Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up / Fighting

Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1991 (originally 1988)
GenreBeat 'em Up, Fighting
DeveloperKaneko
PublisherSage's Creation
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991, Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel is a beat 'em up developed by Kaneko and published by Sage's Creation. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1988. It blends beat 'em up and fighting elements.

It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness.

Kaneko also made Air Buster, Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool and Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest for the Genesis.

Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite EnergyAM2A-AA5Y
Infinite Energy P1FF01CE:0028
Infinite Energy P2FF01D8:0028
No Energy P1FF01CE:0000
No Energy P2FF01D8:0000
Master CodeAJBT-AA7E

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Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel walkthroughs & guides

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Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel FAQ

When did Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel come out on the Genesis?

Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991; the original game dates back to 1988.

Who made Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel?

It was developed by Kaneko and published by Sage's Creation.

Is Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel multiplayer?

No. Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel is a single-player game.

How long does Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Ka-Ge-Ki: Fists of Steel typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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