What is Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow?
A 2D karate fighting game set in the 1980s, where you play Ken, a new black belt aiming to open his own dojo. You work to earn money, train to improve your abilities, and fight in matches and tournaments under different rules.
For you if...
- +you like karate fights with training between matches
- +you enjoy retro visuals and 1980s martial arts settings
- +you want fights where injuries and rules matter
Not for you if...
- −you prefer fighting games without work and training between matches
- −you want superpowers and exaggerated jumps in combat
What players say
86% of 748 reviews are positive
Players praise the combat's depth and the retro martial arts style. Common complaints include awkward translation and a short game; some players also report rough controls and broken achievements.
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Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
- Processor
- Dual-core processor (Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 6600 and above / ATI Radeon 9600 or above
- Memory
- 1024 MB RAM
- Storage
- 550 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 18
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese.
Tags
Recent updates
- May 16, 2025 · KARATE MASTER 2 – Update 1.1.3
- May 16, 2025 · KARATE MASTER 2 – Update 1.1.3
- Jun 14, 2016 · KARATE MASTER 2 – Update 1.1.2
- Jun 14, 2016 · KARATE MASTER 2 – Update 1.1.2
- Sep 28, 2015 · KARATE MASTER 2 – Update 1.1.1
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