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Karate SurvivorVSProject Lazarus

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Karate Survivor

Karate Survivor

Quality
69Popularity
28Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-88% $0.61
Buy Now
VS
Project Lazarus

Project Lazarus

Quality
65Popularity
25Value
88
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈60d
-50% $2.99
Buy Now

Winner

Karate Survivor wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

10
Karate Survivor
10 of 13 metrics
Project Lazarus
3 of 13 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.61 Wins
$2.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.73 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
61 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
85.4% positive Wins
80.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.5K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
425 -
263 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
21 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
2.9K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 -
49 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2024 Wins
Jun 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeKarate Survivor

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeProject Lazarus

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Karate Survivor
Project Lazarus

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Karate Survivor

Karate Survivor

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $0.61Buy Now
Steam
Steam +177% $1.69View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +269% $2.25View
GamersGate
GamersGate +718% $4.99View
Project Lazarus

Project Lazarus

1 Store
Steam
Steam -50% $2.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Karate Survivor

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

85% positive (2,903 reviews) — very positive reception
2,903 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.61 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.55)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+7% player growth
29 concurrent players — niche audience

Project Lazarus

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

80% positive (1,342 reviews) — mostly positive
1,342 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKarate SurvivorProject Lazarus
Release Date
October 30, 2024
June 8, 2023
Developers
Alawar
Terapoly
Publishers
Alawar
Terapoly
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
22
49

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Karate Survivor

No PC requirements data available

Project Lazarus

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 3700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Requirements may change as development furthers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Karate Survivor or Project Lazarus?

Karate Survivor won the comparison against Project Lazarus based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Karate Survivor worth buying over Project Lazarus?

Based on the metrics, Karate Survivor won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Project Lazarus currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC

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