Single-player games like Kao the Kangaroo
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Kao the Kangaroo, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kao the Kangaroo.
Kao the Kangaroo is a 3D adventure game, first released in 2000. More than 30 levels, numerous funny characters, adjustable difficulty, and demanding gameplay attracted not only young players, but also offered pleasant entertainment for more advanced players.
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New Super Lucky's Tale
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kao the Kangaroo.
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
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Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release)
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kao the Kangaroo.
Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano is a third installment of the epic Kao the Kangaroo 3D platformer series where the player takes control of a brave Kao, who embarks on a journey to save his homeland from an erupting volcano. Help him succeed!
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Pumpkin Jack
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kao the Kangaroo.
Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!
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Yooka-Laylee
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kao the Kangaroo.
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!
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Cavern of Dreams
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kao the Kangaroo.
Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain.
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TY the Tasmanian Tiger
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kao the Kangaroo.
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
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Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kao the Kangaroo.
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
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Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kao the Kangaroo.
Let’s bring back all the good memories of the incredible, brave and lovely Kao the Kangaroo. Immerse yourself in a classic 3D action-adventure platformer where Kao runs, jumps, and fights lots of enemies.
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Urban Trial Freestyle
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Kao the Kangaroo.
The city is your playground! Nothing will stop you on your freestyle trials bike. Use the urban landscape to pull spectacular tricks - backflips, 360s, wallrides, ollies, and more. Customize your bike to boost your performance in Time Attack or Stunt mode. Choose between speed and style, developing your own unique riding style.
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Steel Rats™
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Kao the Kangaroo.
Wreck and ride in a visceral and ground-breaking evolution of the 2.5D action arcade genre, fusing destructive, octane-fuelled, motorbike combat and death-defying stunt gameplay, set in a visually stylised retro future world. Switch between four unique characters as you wreak havoc!
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Urban Trial Playground
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Kao the Kangaroo.
This new instalment of the stunt bike racing series is moving the action from city streets, straight to the sunny and colorful beaches of California, mixing in even crazier tricks, flips and combos than ever before. It’s a game of speed, balance and style!
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Urban Trial Tricky™ Deluxe Edition
Single-player alternative to Kao the Kangaroo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Kao the Kangaroo.
Grab your seat and pull off the most savage tricks and combos on your motorbike. Ride freely, spin around in the air, go back and forth and let yourself be carried away by the fun, fast-paced gameplay, colorful visuals, and smooth controls.