Martial arts roguelite Karate Survivor heading to Nintendo Switch

Alawar is putting Karate Survivor on various consoles including Nintendo Switch, the developer announced today. It will be available on August 28, 2025.

Karate Survivor is a martial arts roguelite that channels the power of 80s action movies. Players can fight in various ways, including with their hands and feet, a fish from a grocery store cooler, a lounge chair, and more.

Learn more about what to expect in the following overview:

In Karate Survivor, the world is your weapon. If you see a dumpster, kick it forward. If there’s a baseball bat on the ground, pick it up and start swinging. You’ll need to get creative with your martial arts skills as endless waves of bad guys flood the streets and rooftops. In true roguelite fashion, though, obtain cards to power up your attacks, gain new ones, and make your body the most dangerous weapon of them all.

Key Features

• Improvised Combat: Use whatever you can get your hands on to defeat your enemies. From plastic flamingos to mop handles, even a child’s toy hammer can be deadly in the right hands.
• Environmental Warfare: Manipulate your surroundings to your advantage. Push objects at enemies, bring down scaffolding, or slam them with a microwave door.
• Dynamic Combos: Hundreds of different attacks allow you to create unique combinations of up to six attacks tailored to your fighting style. Experiment and discover the most effective combos.
• Progression and Mastery: Collect experience to unlock and master new permanent techniques and skills between runs, making each playthrough more rewarding.
• Diverse Locations and Boss Battles: Battle through various areas, each with its own distinct features and items for combat. Face powerful bosses in each location, pushing your skills to the limit.
• Fast-Paced Runs: Immerse yourself in rapid, intense street battles. Test your martial arts skills and survival instincts in action-packed showdowns that pay homage to the adrenaline-fueled scenes of ‘80s action movies, ensuring you’re always on the edge of your seat.

Watch a trailer for Karate Survivor below.

Official Trailer

The game will be sold digitally for $5.99. Access more on Nintendo Switch here.