Choose Kao the Kangaroo
Choose Kao the Kangaroo if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Kao the Kangaroo launched in 2022.
Kao the Kangaroo vs Hop Slash
Kao the Kangaroo and Hop Slash both land in Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Kao the Kangaroo (2022) is 5 years older than Hop Slash (2027). Kao the Kangaroo is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hop Slash has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hop Slash
Choose Hop Slash if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hop Slash launched in 2027.
Both Kao the Kangaroo and Hop Slash sit in Action, Adventure, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kao the Kangaroo |  Hop Slash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (379 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tate Multimedia | GUIBS, Heavy Fun Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Kao the Kangaroo (2022) is 5 years older than Hop Slash (2027).
- Kao the Kangaroo is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hop Slash has no Deck rating yet.
Kao the Kangaroo vs Hop Slash — FAQ
- Should I play Kao the Kangaroo or Hop Slash first?
- If you want chronology, Kao the Kangaroo (2022) came out before Hop Slash (2027). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Kao the Kangaroo and Hop Slash similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Kao the Kangaroo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kao the Kangaroo is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hop Slash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.