Games Like Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)

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!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.7%, Collectathon 20.3%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This modern reboot maintains the core identity and charm of the original series while updating the mechanics for a new generation.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.4%, Collectathon 18.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Funny 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same family-friendly, vibrant 3D platforming spirit with a focus on cute characters and accessible gameplay.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.1%, Collectathon 20.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Funny 9.2%, Family Friendly 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Kao, this is a classic 3D platformer featuring an Australian animal protagonist and a mix of combat and exploration.

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 31%, Platformer 18.7%, Difficult 18.2%, Funny 7.5%, Family Friendly 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the quintessential 3D platforming experience that defined the era, focusing on linear levels and precise jumping challenges.

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 27.6%, Collectathon 17%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This collection perfectly preserves the classic 3D platforming feel of the early 2000s with polished visuals and tight controls.

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 26%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Platformer 13.8%, Cute 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This remake brings a classic 3D platformer to modern systems, featuring the same style of colorful, arcade-inspired level design.

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 30.1%, Platformer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 9%, Cute 8.5%, Third Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a foundational 3D platformer that mirrors the simple, charming, and combat-oriented gameplay found in 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!

Why similar: Collectathon 27.9%, 3D Platformer 26.7%, Platformer 12%, Family Friendly 6.9%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by veterans of the genre, this game is a direct homage to the collectathon platformers of the late 90s and early 2000s.

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 37.2%, Family Friendly 16.5%, Funny 11.7%, Collectathon 11.3%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic 3D platformer that shares the same collectathon and exploration-heavy gameplay loop as Kao.

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 25.7%, Collectathon 22.8%, Cute 12.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Funny 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a love letter to 3D platformers, offering diverse worlds and a lighthearted tone that fans of the genre will appreciate.

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 27.6%, Platformer 17.8%, Cute 12%, Third Person 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a retro-inspired 3D platforming style with a unique grappling hook mechanic that adds a fun twist to traditional movement.

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 19.2%, Collectathon 14%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Platformer 9.5%, Funny 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the joy of exploration and platforming in a vibrant, oversized world that feels very much in line with the Kao aesthetic.

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 39.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 12.2%, Third Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the original with more open-world elements and vehicle sections, similar to the variety found in Kao's adventures.

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 28.9%, Family Friendly 16.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Funny 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a creative 3D platforming experience with a unique world-altering mechanic and classic action-adventure elements.

It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.4%, Difficult 17.7%, Platformer 17.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It modernizes the classic Crash formula with new mechanics and challenging levels that will appeal to fans of precise platforming.

Find your inner ninja with the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game! Play as your favorite ninjas to defend Ninjago from the evil Lord Garmadon. Master the art of Ninjagility by wall-running and high-jumping, and battle foes to rank up and upgrade the ninja's combat skills.

Why similar: Action 38.3%, Family Friendly 21%, Funny 20.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of action, platforming, and exploration in a family-friendly package that shares Kao's accessible design.

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Platformer 30.3%, 3D Platformer 20.4%, Funny 12.3%, Third Person 9.1%, Collectathon 8%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it offers the same imaginative 3D platforming and combat mechanics that defined the early 2000s.

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: Difficult 20.8%, Family Friendly 18.5%, Platformer 16.8%, Retro 11.1%, Cute 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it perfectly captures the 90s platformer aesthetic and high-energy gameplay that fans of Kao will enjoy.

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 37.1%, Family Friendly 16.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Adventure 10.7%, Cute 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and accessible 3D platformer that focuses on simple, fun gameplay and a cheerful atmosphere.

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

Why similar: Animals 26.9% ★, Platformer 16%, Funny 11.4%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and fast-paced platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and family-friendly fun.

Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

Why similar: Platformer 46.5%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 16%, Indie 10.2%, Anime 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends platforming with light strategy and action, offering a unique take on the genre for those who enjoy Kao's combat segments.

The infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D in a new platforming adventure. Bubsy is back with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality. Run, jump, glide, and roll across alien planets, battle robotic sheep, and collect tons and tons of yarn. What could possibly go wrong?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.3%, Collectathon 22.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Funny 8.7%, Third Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that leans into the classic mascot-platformer trope, offering exploration and collectathon gameplay.

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 28.7%, Family Friendly 13.9%, Funny 9.3%, Action 9.3%, Cute 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, nostalgic 3D platformer that focuses on basic jumping and collecting, much like the early Kao titles.

The much-awaited sequel to PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and funky visuals! New modes include Score Attack and an Adventure mode!

Why similar: Casual 41.5%, Retro 28.8%, Difficult 22.9%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the same high-energy, arcade-style fun that is present in the racing and action segments of Kao the Kangaroo.

10 SECOND NINJA X is a hardcore sidescroller. You're a ninja, there are robots, you've got ten seconds to destroy them all. Get three star ratings, climb leaderboards, discover secrets and stop Captain Greatbeard.

Why similar: Platformer 44.5%, Difficult 23.4%, Action 19.2%, Indie 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on fast-paced, action-oriented platforming challenges that reward precision and speed.

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: Collectathon 21.3%, 3D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Family Friendly 11%, Retro 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a straightforward 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and collecting items, mirroring the core loop of Kao.

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: 3D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 18.7%, Animals 14.6% ★, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Family Friendly 10.1%

Mekazoo is a 2D platformer set in a vibrant 3D world with fast-flowing gameplay and a cast of kinetically-diverse mechanized animals.

Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Action 13.1%, Casual 11.6%, Difficult 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features unique animal-based platforming mechanics and a colorful, rhythmic style that feels distinct yet familiar.

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 23.9%, 3D Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 14.3%, Funny 9.9%, Cute 8.5%

Get ready to enter a new era of physics platforming. Polyball is a classic ball rolling game in the vein of Super Monkey Ball, Marble Madness, and Marble Blast - while taking cues from games such as the Sonic series, Trackmania, and Mario Kart.

Why similar: Racing 42.6%, 3D Platformer 18.5%, Difficult 10%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the racing and physics-based platforming elements that were a fun side-feature in the original Kao games.

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: 3D Platformer 21.4%, Platformer 17.5%, Animals 14.6% ★, Cute 6.8%, Funny 6.7%

Goat of Duty is a fast-paced multiplayer shooter where goats armed to the horns bleat face to face in a relentless deathmatch. Ram and troll your friends, own the craziest goatstumes, and put your skills to the test in the quirkiest FPS ever. Are you ready to become the GOAT of goats?

Why similar: Funny 70%, Action 30%

Kabounce™ is the multiplayer pinball sport game where you are the ball. Experience fast-paced online arena combat, rack up combos and points and score to win. Take the action offline with single player time-attack parkour modes!

Why similar: Action 63.5%, Indie 36.5%

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: 3D Platformer 22%, Collectathon 21.5%, Platformer 13.6%, Cute 8%, Family Friendly 6.6%

Explore space and race against the clock in this retro styled adventure game.

Why similar: Racing 59.4%, Action 10.3%, Retro 10.1%, Adventure 9.4%, Casual 4.6%

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Platformer 46.4%, Retro 22.4%, Action 18.1%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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 46.1%, Adventure 22.1%, Action 21.3%, Indie 10.6%

Reclaim the Lost Kingdom brick by brick! Join Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin and his company of Dwarves in an epic adventure across Middle-earth to recapture the Lonely Mountain in the most expansive LEGO game to date.

Why similar: Funny 21.4%, Family Friendly 21.2%, Adventure 21%, Action 14.5%, Third Person 10.7%

The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

Why similar: Platformer 89.3%, Difficult 2.9%, Funny 2.3%, Action 1.8%, Action-Adventure 1.5%

Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.

Why similar: Platformer 44.6%, Family Friendly 15.7%, Adventure 9.8%, Retro 7.4%, Casual 6.4%

The Uncertain is an story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Experience the mysterious vibe of each of carefully explored locations, solve diverse puzzles, make fateful decisions and discuss intriguing matters to find out the whole truth being kept from you.

Why similar: Adventure 34.7%, Atmospheric 24.1%, Third Person 19.4%, Indie 13.6%, Singleplayer 8.2%

Nephise Begins tells the player what happened at the time before Nephise was an orb collector. The main setting is forest again, but this time without snow, instead a more sunny and foggy weather.

Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Atmospheric 22.4%, Casual 21.4%, Indie 14.5%, Singleplayer 9.4%

Navigate through psychadelic mazes to chill electornic beats. Imagine a mix between Super Meat Boy and Geometry Wars.

Why similar: Difficult 33.5%, Platformer 31.2%, Retro 13.5%, Action 9.1%, Casual 8.7%

A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.1%, Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Anime 9.8%, Cute 8%

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 21.4%, Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 9%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Funny 7.6%

Autobahn Police Simulator is the first simulation to realistically reflect the working life of a police officer on the German Autobahn. In numerous and diverse operations the player is responsible for enforcing law and order on Europe’s fastest roads.

Why similar: Casual 32.3%, Action 27.6%, Family Friendly 19%, Singleplayer 11.2%, Adventure 9.9%

Scrap Garden is a charming puzzle platformer about the adventures of Canny, a lonely robot, who awakens in a post-apocalyptic world to find all other robots shut down and seized up. What happened to the City? Why did all robots stop moving? Did anyone survive except him?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.4%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Third Person 10%, Adventure 9.7%, Cute 8.5%

Blackout Z' is a super fast top-down view shooter where you face ZOMBIES, SAWS and the DARK. Do you have what it takes to have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse with only your gun and an old flashlight?

Why similar: Difficult 30.8%, Action 28.7%, Indie 15%, Adventure 10.3%, Casual 8.4%

The classic character platformer is back after 13 years and newly remastered! Help Vince run, jump and fight his way through cemeteries, swamps and an evil carnival as he seeks to save his creator Madam Charmaine from the clutches of Kosmo The Inscrutable.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 45.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Action 14.6%, Funny 12.2%, Platformer 9.3%

Gwen the Hen 64 is a tiny 3D platformer collectathon, with precise controls and many different movement options.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.3%, Collectathon 20.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Funny 8%, Cute 7.5%

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 21.6%, 3D Platformer 20.7%, Platformer 13.9%, Funny 9.3%, Family Friendly 8.8%

Keyboard Killers is a difficult reflex game in which you destroy meteors in order to save your starship and your friend dragon(^-^) . You must be very fast to able to complete the game. More then 500 apm on most challenging levels.

Why similar: Difficult 29.2%, Action 23.9%, Casual 22.9%, Indie 15.1%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!

Why similar: Funny 45.9%, Casual 35.4%, Adventure 18.7%

In Tomba! Special Edition, leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced update to a platforming classic!

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, 3D Platformer 26.2%, Action 15.5%, Retro 13%, Funny 5%

Bush Rescue Returns! The hero loved by millions worldwide, TY the Tasmanian Tiger™, is back! Join TY on an exciting new adventure in the great Aussie Outback. Use your wits and boomerangs to find hidden treasures, help the colorful locals, and uncover the mysteries of the land Down Under.

Why similar: Platformer 42.3%, Adventure 24.8%, Action 22.3%, Indie 10.5%

KLONOA is a 3D side-scrolling action game series whose first title was released by Namco in 1997. Set in a unique universe populated by a range of original characters, the game follows the hero, Klonoa, as he sets off on a journey to save the world.

Why similar: Platformer 18.7%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Cute 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Adventure 9.7%