Karate King is a free arcade game you can play right here in your browser. The core of it is fighting, strategy and sandbox & building. Everything runs client-side, so it starts fast even on a modest connection.
About Karate King
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How to play Karate King
There is very little to learn before your first run. On desktop the arrow keys / WASD do the moving; the full mapping is in the table below. Portrait layout: hold the phone the way you normally do, or play it centred in the page on desktop. There is no penalty for failing, so push a little harder than feels safe.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move and jump |
| J / K / L | Punch, kick and block |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Plenty of arcade games want a tutorial and ten minutes of setup before anything happens. Karate King does not — it is playable from the first second. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Fighting gameplay — Hand-to-hand combat and tournament brawlers
- Strategy gameplay — Plan several moves ahead
- Sandbox & Building gameplay — Build whatever you want
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Karate King free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Karate King — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Karate King runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Karate King on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Karate King?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — move and jump; J / K / L — punch, kick and block.
Can I play Karate King fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Karate King?
Karate King is a arcade game built around fighting, strategy and sandbox & building. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
