Karate Survivor kicks and punches its way to Switch later this month

Alawar has announced that Karate Survivor, its martial arts survivor-roguelite, is coming to Nintendo Switch. It will launch on August 28th in Europe and North America.

No new trailer was shared to celebrate the announcement (yet), but here’s an old trailer for the PC version:

And here’s some details and screenshots for the game:

How you fight is up to you. Mix it up with your hands and feet, grab a fish out of the grocery store cooler, or take a seat in a lounge chair and spin like a top to send your enemies flying.

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.

• 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.

Karate Survivors (Switch – eShop) comes out on August 28th in Europe and North America.

Source: Alawar PR (06/08/2025)