Hi everyone! 👋

I’m Richard, the developer behind International Karateka.

I built this game because I missed the feeling of classic arcade martial arts games: learning your opponent’s timing, landing a satisfying kick, and wanting just one more fight. I wanted to bring that feeling to iPhone and iPad, with controls that work on a touchscreen and a world full of personality.

What started as a personal dream became a 2.5-year independent project. There were plenty of exciting breakthroughs, frustrating setbacks, and moments when I wondered whether I would ever finish. But I kept going, and seeing other people enjoy the game has made that effort worthwhile.

International Karateka combines a belt-based tournament with unlockable fighters, illustrated character stories, individual endings, special moves, and three mini-games. It’s for anyone who enjoys arcade action—especially those who grew up with old-school games and still miss that “one more try” feeling.

The game is now available in public beta through TestFlight, and I’d love your help shaping the final version. I’m particularly interested in:

• Controls: Do movement, attacks, blocking, and flips feel responsive and comfortable?
• Difficulty: Where does the game feel too easy, too difficult, or unfair?
• Combat: Do the hits feel satisfying, and do different moves give you reasons to experiment?
• Clarity: Is anything confusing when you first start playing?

Honest criticism is welcome. If something feels wrong, telling me what happened—and which device you used—would really help.

Thank you for trying something I’ve put so much of myself into. I hope it gives you a little of the joy that made me fall in love with games in the first place.

Richard 🥋