Games Like Kao the Kangaroo

Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!

Why similar: Collectathon 20.2%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Cartoony 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Family Friendly 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the vibrant, family-friendly 3D platforming and collectathon gameplay found in Kao the Kangaroo.

G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.

Why similar: Soundtrack 21.3% ★, Collectathon 19%, 3D Platformer 17.5%, Cartoony 9.2%, Retro 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Kao, this title is a classic-style 3D platformer featuring an animal protagonist and a focus on open-world exploration.

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.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.4%, Collectathon 20.1%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Cartoony 8.9%, Cute 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This collection offers the definitive experience for fans of colorful, combat-light 3D platformers focused on gathering collectibles.

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!

Why similar: Collectathon 31.8%, 3D Platformer 27.8%, Family Friendly 6.8%, Colorful 6.5%, Retro 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by veterans of the genre, this game is a love letter to the collectathon style that defines the Kao experience.

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.7%, Collectathon 28%, Cute 14.7%, Funny 7.4%, Comedy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential 3D platformer that captures the same sense of wonder, exploration, and charm as the golden age of the genre.

Embark on an epic 3D platforming collectathon adventure with Yooka and Laylee! Yooka-Replaylee is packed with new moves, more story, exciting challenges, hidden secrets, and more than double the collectibles to uncover. Can you help them rescue the world’s biggest treasure?

Why similar: Collectathon 24.5%, 3D Platformer 21.5%, Cartoony 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Family Friendly 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This refined version of the classic collectathon provides a polished and modern take on the 3D platforming formula.

Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.8%, Family Friendly 14.9%, Collectathon 11.4%, Comedy 9.1%, Funny 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features tight 3D platforming mechanics and a heavy emphasis on exploration and item collection that feels very similar to Kao.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19%, Collectathon 15%, Cartoony 11.7%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on creative 3D exploration and gathering collectibles in a vibrant, stylized world that feels very rewarding.

Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.8%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Cute 10.6%, Comedy 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title features bright, colorful visuals and accessible platforming stages that align well with the tone of Kao the Kangaroo.

Join Croc in a charming 3D platforming adventure to rescue the kidnapped Gobbos from the evil sorcerer Baron Dante and his impish Dantini minions! Run, jump, climb, swim, and tail-spin through vibrant worlds in this lovingly remastered and updated version of the beloved 1997 classic.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.9%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Cartoony 11%, Cute 9.8%, Family Friendly 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: As a classic 3D platformer, it shares the same DNA and simple, fun-focused gameplay loop as the Kao series.

Hop, spin, and time-travel your way through 11 vibrant worlds in this lovingly crafted 3D platformer. Join Clive the rabbit and Wrench the monkey on his back as they chase an evil genius across history to save the future. And yes, it all unfolds from the chilly cockpit of a 1950s refrigerator.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 51.9%, Action 24.2%, Adventure 23.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game is explicitly designed to pay homage to the 3D platformers of the late 90s and early 2000s, matching Kao's aesthetic perfectly.

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!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.2%, Collectathon 20.7%, Colorful 9.8%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: While slightly more atmospheric, it offers excellent 3D platforming and combat mechanics that feel very familiar to fans of the genre.

Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.5%, Cartoony 11.4%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Retro 8.3%, Funny 7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the challenging, linear 3D platforming action that serves as the foundation for many modern platformer revivals.

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.

Why similar: Collectathon 28.5%, 3D Platformer 26.6%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Cute 10.1%, Cartoony 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the pure essence of 90s collectathon platformers with its focus on exploration and finding hidden items.

A hand-drawn, retro 3D collectathon. Parkour through a magic castle as George the Giraffe! String together sweet moves to explore crystal caverns, stone laden halls, and trippy alternate dimensions.

Why similar: Collectathon 18.8%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Cartoony 9.9%, Retro 9.3%, Comedy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a charming 3D platformer that emphasizes movement and exploration within a large, interconnected environment.

Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.6%, Action-Adventure 20%, Family Friendly 19.8%, Cute 10.2%, Funny 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This remake offers a grand 3D adventure with unique mechanics and a focus on exploring a whimsical, stylized world.

Mail Mole is a charming 3D platformer featuring Molty, the fastest delivery mole, in his quest to save Carrotland from disaster! Explore magical worlds, make new friends, race against Mecha-Moles, find collectibles, solve puzzles and deliver awesomeness to the end of the world!

Why similar: Collectathon 22.2%, 3D Platformer 20.3%, Cartoony 12.2%, Comedy 9.5%, Family Friendly 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers fast-paced, cute 3D platforming challenges that are easy to pick up and play.

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.

Why similar: Boxing 32.4% ★, 3D Platformer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Family Friendly 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Playing the original title provides great context for the evolution of the series and its classic platforming roots.

PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.1%, Family Friendly 13%, Cartoony 12%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Retro 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This remake brings a classic 3D platformer to modern systems with the same colorful, arcade-style charm found in Kao.

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.3%, Cartoony 15.2%, Cute 14.6%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Colorful 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique twist on 3D platforming with its grappling hook mechanic while maintaining a cute, retro-inspired aesthetic.

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.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 48.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Funny 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This entry is a nostalgic look at the series' growth, featuring the same charm and platforming style as the modern reboot.

Frogun ENCORE is a dashing standalone expansion/sequel to indie hit FROGUN! Join now older Renata and Jake in a trek around the whole world to prevent the return of Beelzebub. ENCORE builds on FROGUN's retro PS1/N64 formula. Plus, enjoy the whole adventure in true couch co-op.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.6%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Cartoony 14.2%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Cute 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the original's platforming mechanics, providing more of the satisfying, colorful adventure that fans of the genre enjoy.

Jump into adventure in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, a love letter to platformers! Play in single-player or couch co-op, and enjoy 8 colorful worlds, classic platforming challenges, and music by legendary composer David Wise.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 44.2%, Family Friendly 19.2%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a modern, high-quality 3D platforming experience with a focus on family-friendly adventure.

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 18.6%, Collectathon 16.2%, Family Friendly 16%, Cute 12.6%, Funny 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: While less combat-focused, it captures the same sense of joy, exploration, and cute character-driven adventure found in Kao.

Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!

Why similar: Collectathon 23.3%, 3D Platformer 21.2%, Cartoony 12.6%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines 3D platforming with light combat and exploration, mirroring the core gameplay loop of Kao the Kangaroo.

A collectathon 3D platform game where you explore the world to find all hidden collectibles, solving secrets, puzzles and find new outfits to customize our cute hero. Special abilities will blow your mind controlling chaos and order. Recover the pieces to defeat the terrible Tattooed Tatus.

Why similar: Collectathon 41.8%, Cartoony 14.2%, Cute 11.2%, Funny 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a vibrant, exploration-heavy 3D platformer that rewards players for finding hidden secrets in every level.

Poi is a 3D platformer featuring two kids on a grand adventure to unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Explore uncharted lands, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and defeat comical creatures on a journey to become a Master Explorer.

Why similar: Soundtrack 20.3% ★, Collectathon 18.6%, 3D Platformer 16.9%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Cartoony 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a straightforward 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and collecting items in a variety of themed worlds.

Asterix and Obelix make an XXL comeback in a Romastered version full of Romans!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.4%, Combat 15.1%, Cartoony 14%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features 3D action-adventure gameplay with a focus on combat and exploration that feels very similar to Kao.

Go on an adventure to save your forest! Gargamel, the evil sorcerer just created the VILEAF, a plant that has the ability to attract and capture the Smurfs... but it's also TOXIC! Embody 4 iconic Smurfs and heal the plants on your way to Gargamel's hovel: the whole forest depends on you!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.8%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Funny 11.6%, Cute 11%, Colorful 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a polished 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction in a very colorful setting.

Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!

Why similar: Family Friendly 13.6%, Cartoony 12.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, Arcade 11.7%, Colorful 10.2%

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!

Why similar: Boxing 30.1% ★, 3D Platformer 21.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 8.9%

In Ruffy and the Riverside, you wield the magic SWAP to Copy & Paste textures - turn ice into lava or waterfalls into vines! Explore, fight, skate on straw bales, and unleash your imagination in this quirky open-world action game. Dive into an adventure that lets you literally change the world!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.5%, Collectathon 23%, Action-Adventure 10%, Retro 9.3%, Funny 7.3%

Pru the Pigeon is a bite-sized 3D platformer with precise and expressive controls. Join Pru on his quest to save his land Asasco. Explore and collect everything in sight!

Why similar: Collectathon 25.3%, 3D Platformer 23.7%, Cartoony 11%, Cute 8.8%, Family Friendly 6.7%

Trifox is a colourful and cartoonish twin stick action-adventure featuring a phenomenal fox with a multitude of talents! Choose from a trio of classes – Warrior, Mage, Engineer – or mix-and-match abilities to create a tailor-made hero! Inspired by the golden age of 3D platformers.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.5%, Collectathon 15.3%, Cartoony 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Combat 8%

Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.5%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Cartoony 14.1%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Adventure 9.8%

A delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 42.8%, Family Friendly 17.5%, Cute 11.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.7%

Zorro The Chronicles is an exciting and humorous game featuring combat and exploration gameplay inspired by the best action games in class.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 18.3%, Cartoony 11.7%, Comedy 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Family Friendly 9.9%

A 3D linear collect-a-thon platformer about a frog. Collect golden flies, unlock new worlds, and interact with a variety of mechanics and powerups. Finally, discover what lies behind the great gate.

Why similar: Collectathon 29.9%, 3D Platformer 27.2%, Cute 9.9%, Funny 8.2%, Family Friendly 7.7%

PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC modernizes, updates, and enhances the fan favorite 3D Platforming adventure in nearly every way! Venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the golden fruit and put a stop to the ghosts and their dastardly boss, Spooky!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.1%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Cartoony 12.9%, Retro 8.6%

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: Cartoony 19.9%, Cute 16%, Funny 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Retro 10.7%

Make full use of your advanced move-set to navigate hand-crafted retro worlds without a jump button in this vibrant love letter to the N64 era of collectathons!

Why similar: Collectathon 21.2%, 3D Platformer 20.1%, Cartoony 12.2%, Comedy 11%, Retro 10.8%

A classic 3D platformer with a tactile twist: Open, unfold, and rotate your way through a stunning world built with familiar crafting materials. Featuring the talents of composer Kirkhope & Melin (Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee) and voice actor Kevin Miller (Sly Cooper)

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.4%, Collectathon 19.2%, Cartoony 13%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Peblito: Rock and Roll is a 3D platformer where you play as Peblito, a small yet determined pebble, on his journey through a mystical volcano. Dash, swing, and roll your way through a variety of obstacles in this lighthearted platforming adventure inspired by 90's platforming collect-a-thons!

Why similar: Collectathon 26.6%, 3D Platformer 24%, Action-Adventure 11%, Cartoony 9.7%, Cute 7.8%

Embark on a moldy adventure in a land of bread. Play as Bradley the Breadapus, a waffle-tailed bread platypus, in this quirky action platformer and battle to cleanse a world infected by mold. Break the mold, save the world!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.3%, Cartoony 20.8%, Cute 13.4%, Funny 11.1%, Family Friendly 7.9%

Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.1%, Collectathon 18.4%, Retro 14.5%, Cute 10.3%, Arcade 10.2%

STREWTH! It's time to go back Down Under with this fully remastered version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue. Rang, bite, smash and glide your way around the Australian Outback and stop the evil machinations of the diabolical BOSS CASS in this open world adventure.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 55.5%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Retro 9%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Togges is a charming and colourful 3D Puzzle-Platformer. Go on adventures, stack adorable living blocks and solve puzzles around the Cosmos to save the Galaxy from the threats of the Void.

Why similar: Collectathon 21.8%, 3D Platformer 21.3%, Cartoony 11.5%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Cute 8%

Leap, swing, and spin webs in a casual 3D adventure! Play as Spider Fox, rescue bizarre animals from a mad scientist, and uncover colorful worlds packed with secrets.

Why similar: Collectathon 21.5%, 3D Platformer 21.3%, Cartoony 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Family Friendly 10.5%

A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.6%, Collectathon 19.2%, Comedy 10.4%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

CRIKEY! TY is back with a brand new adventure, in this fully remastered version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan. Pick up your rangs; pull on your shorts, and prepare to rescue the SOUTHERN RIVERS from a brand new threat - the QUINKAN...

Why similar: 3D Platformer 54.1%, Action 23.9%, Adventure 22%

The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.

Why similar: Collectathon 37.4%, Retro 22.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Action 7.9%

Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!

Why similar: Collectathon 29.8%, 3D Platformer 27%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Cute 7.8%, Colorful 7.8%

Let's go on an adventure to unite dog and clown!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 14%, Cartoony 13.6%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Cute 9.4%

Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers

Why similar: Collectathon 25%, Family Friendly 11%, Cartoony 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Cute 9.2%

Help Santa to collect lost christmas presents in this wonderful 3D Jump'n'Run experience. An exciting arcade adventure is just waiting for the kids in your life and especially the kid in you!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.8%, Family Friendly 15%, Cartoony 14.4%, Cute 10.8%, Action 10.2%

Stop the mayor from polluting the swamp in this short, 3D adventure! Explore new open locales with skateboard in hand or while grinding on pipelines — Greenjamin's skating into the third dimension in SKATOR GATOR 3D!

Why similar: Collectathon 24.4%, 3D Platformer 21.7%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10%, Cartoony 8.8%

A 3D platforming journey, featuring a cute raccoon that must save the forest from darkness! Master dozens of different level mechanics as you run and jump through course-based worlds, saving other animals along the way.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.8%, Cartoony 14.4%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Cute 10.9%, Collectathon 9.2%

Twig's Adventure 64 is a tiny 3D collect-a-thon platformer with looks and gameplay inspired by the N64 era, featuring a movement system that is both deep and intuitive.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.6%, Collectathon 31.2%, Retro 14.3%, Cute 7.8%, Adventure 6.5%

Tongue-swing, free climb, and build your own path forward in a new kind of 3D platformer! Plant veggie bounce pads, tightropes, hookshots, and much more. Find a way home through huge Desert, Ocean, and Mountain worlds and collect bugs, upgrade your backpack, and meet animal friends along the way.

Why similar: Collectathon 25%, 3D Platformer 21.8%, Cute 11%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Family Friendly 9%