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Games like Karateka

1984

An early classic by Jordan Mechner in which a nameless fighter storms Akuma's fortress to rescue Princess Mariko. Fluidly animated one-on-one duels of punches and kicks demand good timing and reflexes.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Karateka special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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One Strike

87 %Match

2017PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch85 % positive3.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Karateka: melee combat with weapons or fists, a demanding difficulty and combat with precise timing.

One Strike is a fast duel fighter inspired by Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, where every fight is win-or-die. Precise timing decides whether you survive and build your reputation as a legend.

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Bushido Blade 2

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Action-packed real-time combat

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Challenging difficulty

A classic 2D weapon-based duelling game set in feudal Japan, where a few well-timed strikes, parries and smart spacing decide the match. Its hand-drawn look and fresh roster make it a standout entry in the series.

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Challenging difficulty

A weapon-based one-on-one fighter set in feudal Japan where heavy sword strikes, precise parries and timing decide every duel. Its darker tone and redesigned cast set the third entry apart from its more playful predecessors.

Dynasty Warriors

Vast, open spaces

The first Dynasty Warriors is a 3D one-on-one fighting game for PlayStation featuring warriors from China's Three Kingdoms era. It draws on Koei's historical setting but is not yet the mass-battle hack-and-slash of its sequels.

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