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Games like Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)

  • 21 games
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Players who liked Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) also play

The closest matches to Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release): Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release), Kao the Kangaroo, Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut, Frogun Encore, and Tomba! Special Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  2. Rank 02

    Kao the Kangaroo

    Why this

    Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • 2022
    Steam
  1. Rank 04

    Frogun Encore

    Why this: Also Precision Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • $12.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2024
  2. Rank 05

    Tomba! Special Edition

    Why this: Shares backtracking and precision platforming with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2024
  3. Rank 06

    Demon Tides

    • $22.49 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2026
  4. Rank 07

    Legend of Kay Anniversary

    Why this: Shares boss fights with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • 2015
  5. Rank 08

    Corn Kidz 64

    • $6.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2023

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release)

    Shares vehicle sequences and checkpoint based progression with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 57% of 54 reviews
  2. 2
    Kao the Kangaroo

    Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 71% of 379 reviews
  3. 3
    Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut

    Shares precision platforming and checkpoint based progression with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 82% of 125 reviews
  4. 4
    Frogun Encore

    Also Precision Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 89% of 84 reviews
  5. 5
    Tomba! Special Edition

    Shares backtracking and precision platforming with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 90% of 422 reviews
  6. 6
    Demon Tides

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 97% of 589 reviews
  7. 7
    Legend of Kay Anniversary

    Shares boss fights with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 62% of 129 reviews
  8. 8
    Corn Kidz 64

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 94% of 1,424 reviews
  9. 9
    Croc Legend of the Gobbos

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 90% of 214 reviews
  10. 10
    Duskfade

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 92% of 1,000 reviews
  11. 11
    Yooka-Replaylee

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 92% of 731 reviews
  12. 12
    Yooka-Laylee

    Same retro mood as Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 75% of 1,992 reviews
  13. 13
    PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC

    Shares backtracking with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 91% of 925 reviews
  14. 14
    Kaze and the Wild Masks

    Shares precision platforming with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 92% of 719 reviews
  15. 15
    Protodroid DeLTA

    Shares precision platforming and collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 80% of 59 reviews
  16. 16
    TY the Tasmanian Tiger

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 98% of 2,283 reviews
  17. 17
    Ikarus Parkour

    Also Runner and Precision Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 82% of 94 reviews
  18. 18
    Super Meat Boy 3D

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 87% of 400 reviews
  19. 19
    The Big Catch: Tacklebox

    Genres: Action, Adventure, Free To Play

    • 91% of 2,738 reviews
  20. 20
    Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game

    Also Precision Platformer and Nature, like Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 97% of 204 reviews
  21. 21
    Bombun

    Genres: Action, Indie, Casual

    • 98% of 212 reviews
  22. 22
    Funi Raccoon Game

    Shares precision jumping and precision platforming with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 99% of 1,114 reviews
  23. 23
    KilaFlow

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 99% of 141 reviews
  24. 24
    Zapper: One Wicked Cricket

    Shares checkpoint based progression and collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release).

    • 67% of 52 reviews
Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2023
  • Developer: Tate Multimedia
  • Price: $1.99checked Oct 31
  • Steam Deck: Deck Playable
  • 65% of 128 reviews
  • Genres: Action, Adventure
  • Metacritic 60
  • Platforms: Windows
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Players highlight

  • Cute kangaroo protagonist with boxing gloves
  • Edge precise movement tools prevent unfair deaths
  • Fair platforming feel that respects the players skill
  • Challenging
  • Lighthearted
  • Nostalgic

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About Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)

The closest matches to Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release): Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release), Kao the Kangaroo, Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut, Frogun Encore, and Tomba! Special Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release), Kao the Kangaroo and Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, lighthearted and nostalgic, and single out its backtracking and boss fights. 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 (2000 re-release): 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.

Is Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) worth buying?

Players are split

A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.

  • 65% of 128 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • Price: $1.99 (checked Nov 7).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
  • Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“Didn’t age well, no controller support and the headset only works on one side, but for a 2000 platform game, it's an average game”
3 h played
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People who play it also play: Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release), Kao the Kangaroo, Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut

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Frequently asked about Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)

Can I run it?

Does Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) run on Steam Deck?

Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.

How much does Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) cost?

Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) are Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release), Kao the Kangaroo, Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut.

Who developed Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)?

Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) was developed by Tate Multimedia.

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