Karate Champ
空手道Arcade · 1984 · fighting game
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Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives
What is Karate Champ?
The two-joystick karate game that predates Street Fighter, and arguably the first true one-on-one fighting game.
Platform by platform
Karate Champ has been ported to current platforms. Here is where things stand platform by platform.
Is Karate Champ on Switch?
Yes. Karate Champ is playable on Nintendo Switch via Arcade Archives as of July 2026.
Is Karate Champ on Steam?
No Steam (PC) version has been confirmed as of July 2026. Karate Champ is currently playable on Arcade Archives.
Is Karate Champ on PlayStation?
Yes. Karate Champ is playable on PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives as of July 2026.
Where it is sold
Arcade Archives
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Sources
Last checked: 2026-07-20. Availability follows each official storefront's own listings and can change without notice.