# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)](https://imho.run/games/2360020/kao-the-kangaroo-2000-re-release) — Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo. 128 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2360020/)
2. [New Super Lucky's Tale](https://imho.run/games/1038300/new-super-lucky-s-tale) — Shares hub world exploration with Kao the Kangaroo. 349 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038300/)
3. [Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release)](https://imho.run/games/2360030/kao-the-kangaroo-mystery-of-the-volcano-2005-re-release) — Also Boxing and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 54 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2360030/)
4. [Pumpkin Jack](https://imho.run/games/1186640/pumpkin-jack) — Shares costume unlocks with Kao the Kangaroo. 2,823 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1186640/)
5. [Yooka-Laylee](https://imho.run/games/360830/yooka-laylee) — Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 1,992 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360830/)
6. [Cavern of Dreams](https://imho.run/games/2059660/cavern-of-dreams) — A frequent pick in Kao the Kangaroo players' libraries, and another Action. 1,044 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059660/)
7. [TY the Tasmanian Tiger](https://imho.run/games/411960/ty-the-tasmanian-tiger) — Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 2,283 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/411960/)
8. [Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy](https://imho.run/games/996580/spyro-reignited-trilogy) — Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 8,788 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/996580/)
9. [SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide](https://imho.run/games/2479650/spongebob-squarepants-titans-of-the-tide) — Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo. 460 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2479650/)
10. [PaperKlay](https://imho.run/games/1350720/paperklay) — A frequent pick in Kao the Kangaroo players' libraries, and another Indie. 138 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1350720/)
11. [Croc Legend of the Gobbos](https://imho.run/games/3043940/croc-legend-of-the-gobbos) — Also 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 214 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3043940/)
12. [Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut](https://imho.run/games/2374190/nikoderiko-the-magical-world-director-s-cut) — Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo. 125 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374190/)
13. [Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time](https://imho.run/games/1378990/crash-bandicoot-4-it-s-about-time) — Also 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 1,819 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1378990/)
14. [The Plucky Squire](https://imho.run/games/1627570/the-plucky-squire) — A frequent pick in Kao the Kangaroo players' libraries, and another Adventure. 1,063 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1627570/)
15. [Hell Pie](https://imho.run/games/889910/hell-pie) — Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 637 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/889910/)
16. [PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC](https://imho.run/games/1859470/pac-man-world-re-pac) — Also 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 925 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859470/)
17. [Mail Mole + 'Xpress Deliveries](https://imho.run/games/1273540/mail-mole-xpress-deliveries) — Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo. 117 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1273540/)
18. [Frogun](https://imho.run/games/1575470/frogun) — Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo. 415 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575470/)
19. [Yooka-Replaylee](https://imho.run/games/2448020/yooka-replaylee) — Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo. 731 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2448020/)
20. [Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom](https://imho.run/games/2011780/yellow-taxi-goes-vroom) — Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 1,275 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2011780/)
21. [Boti: Byteland Overclocked](https://imho.run/games/2161050/boti-byteland-overclocked) — Shares hub world exploration with Kao the Kangaroo. 110 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2161050/)
22. [Corn Kidz 64](https://imho.run/games/2575900/corn-kidz-64) — Shares collectible hunting with Kao the Kangaroo. 1,424 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2575900/)
23. [Effie](https://imho.run/games/975950/effie) — Also Collectathon and 3D Platformer, like Kao the Kangaroo. 63 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975950/)
24. [Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines](https://imho.run/games/2278790/grapple-dogs-cosmic-canines) — Also Collectathon, like Kao the Kangaroo. 138 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2278790/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1370140&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1370140&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1370140&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1370140
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1370140
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## 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!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1370140
- **Developer:** Tate Multimedia
- **Publisher:** Tate Multimedia
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 27, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1370140/kao-the-kangaroo)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1370140&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1370140/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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