Karateka
Developed by Liquid Entertainment · Published by Dotemu
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie, strategy game by Liquid Entertainment, published by Dotemu — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “From PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner, the original side-scrolling karate classic comes to Steam with art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (CIVILIZATION IV).” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Karateka.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *:Win XP, Win 7, Vista, Win 8
- Processor:1.5GHz dual-core
- Memory:1000 MB RAM
- Graphics:ATI X1800 or better
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:1000 MB HD space
- Sound:44kHz stereo
- Additional:Runs on Unreal Engine 3
Recommended
- OS *:Win 7
- Memory:2000 MB RAM
- Graphics:ATI X1800 or better
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:1500 MB HD space
- Additional:Runs on Unreal Engine 3
Supported languages (5)
Karateka FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Karateka?
Steam classifies Karateka as a Action, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Liquid Entertainment. From PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner, the original side-scrolling karate classic comes to Steam with art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (CIVILIZATION IV).
How much does Karateka cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Karateka at $0.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Karateka single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Karateka: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Karateka on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Karateka for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Karateka out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 3, 2012.
What platforms is Karateka on?
Karateka is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Karateka single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Karateka cost?
Steam lists it at $0.79.
Does Karateka have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for Karateka.
Who made Karateka?
Karateka is developed by Liquid Entertainment and published by Dotemu.
Where to get Karateka
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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