Rank 01Why this
Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo.
- $1.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Games like Kao the Kangaroo
- 26 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Kao the Kangaroo also play
The closest matches to Kao the Kangaroo: Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release), New Super Lucky's Tale, Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release), Pumpkin Jack, and Yooka-Laylee. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares hub world exploration with Kao the Kangaroo.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Also Boxing and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo.
- $1.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
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Pumpkin Jack
Why this: Shares costume unlocks with Kao the Kangaroo.
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Yooka-Laylee
Why this: Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Kao the Kangaroo
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)
Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo.
- 65% of 128 reviews
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Also Boxing and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo.
- 57% of 54 reviews
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Tate Multimedia
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 71% of 379 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Charming character designs
- Elemental boxing gloves add puzzle depth
- Level design rewards exploration
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
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PaperKlay
Why this: Shares hub world exploration with Kao the Kangaroo.
Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
Why this: Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo.
Hell Pie
Why this: Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo.
PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Kao the Kangaroo.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
New Super Lucky's Tale
Why this: Shares hub world exploration with Kao the Kangaroo.
Pumpkin Jack
Why this: Shares costume unlocks with Kao the Kangaroo.
Yooka-Laylee
Why this: Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo.
More from Tate Multimedia
Other recommendable Steam games by Tate Multimedia, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)
Why this: Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo.
Urban Trial Freestyle
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Kao the Kangaroo.
Urban Trial Playground
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Kao the Kangaroo.
About Kao the Kangaroo
The closest matches to Kao the Kangaroo: Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release), New Super Lucky's Tale, Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release), Pumpkin Jack, and Yooka-Laylee. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Kao the Kangaroo is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release), New Super Lucky's Tale and Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release) — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic, and single out its boss battle design and collectible hunting. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Kao the Kangaroo: Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Is Kao the Kangaroo worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 71% of 379 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 7 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Charming character designs
- Elemental boxing gloves add puzzle depth
- Level design rewards exploration
- Nostalgic crash bandicoot spyro vibes
People who play it also play: Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release), New Super Lucky's Tale, Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release)
Frequently asked about Kao the Kangaroo
Can I run it?
Is Kao the Kangaroo verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Kao the Kangaroo is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Kao the Kangaroo cost?
Kao the Kangaroo is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Kao the Kangaroo?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kao the Kangaroo are Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release), New Super Lucky's Tale, Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release).
Who developed Kao the Kangaroo?
Kao the Kangaroo was developed by Tate Multimedia.