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 48.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Funny 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This modern reimagining directly continues the legacy of the original series with updated visuals and refined platforming mechanics.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.9%, Platformer 17.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Funny 7.2%, Family Friendly 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the cute, mascot-driven 3D platforming experience with accessible gameplay and charming level design.

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 31.7%, Classic 30.4% ★, Platformer 9.2%, Adventure 7.1%, Family Friendly 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This collection brings a classic 3D platforming icon to life with beautiful graphics and faithful, satisfying gameplay.

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: Classic 37.5% ★, 3D Platformer 32.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Adventure 5.2%, Funny 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same challenging, linear 3D platforming action that defined the genre during the same era as Kao.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 40.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Funny 7.9%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a fellow Australian animal-themed platformer, it shares the same lighthearted tone and collectathon-focused exploration.

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 50.9%, Platformer 20.4%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 8.1%, Cute 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This classic 3D platformer shares the same 90s/early 2000s aesthetic and focus on gathering collectibles.

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 37.4%, Classic 28.5% ★, Adventure 9%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This remake is a cult-classic 3D platformer that mirrors the exploration and combat style found in Kao the Kangaroo.

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 35.8%, Classic 30.6% ★, Adventure 12.2%, Action 10.7%, Platformer 5%

Why You'll Like It: This cult-classic platformer features a unique protagonist and a quirky, humorous atmosphere similar to 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 52.9%, Platformer 17.9%, Family Friendly 11.8%, Funny 8%, Cute 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title features classic 3D platforming exploration and a charming, stylized world that feels right at home with the Kao series.

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 47.4%, Platformer 13%, Cute 9.6%, Funny 7.4%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a love letter to 3D platformers that combines tight movement mechanics with a whimsical, colorful world.

10 years after its initial release, Legend of Kay - Anniversary is a thoroughly remastered version of the original game: high-resolution textures; new, more detailed character models; modern rendering techniques and crystal-clear surround sound give this great classic a new shine.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.1%, Classic 26.9% ★, Platformer 15.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends action-adventure combat with platforming elements in a vibrant world, much like the Kao series.

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 40.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Classic 11.1% ★, Family Friendly 9%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This remake revitalizes a classic mascot platformer with modern controls and the same fun, arcade-style exploration.

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 41.5%, Adventure 22.5%, Action 18.8%, Platformer 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically as a tribute to the 3D platformers of the past, it focuses on exploration and character-based movement.

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: Classic 35% ★, 3D Platformer 32.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 9.4%, Platformer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the original with more open-world elements while maintaining the core platforming and combat feel.

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: Classic 27.7% ★, Platformer 23.6%, 3D Platformer 23.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Funny 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly creative 3D platformer that balances unique world-building with classic jumping and combat mechanics.

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 45.8%, Platformer 20.1%, Cute 7.9%, Action 7.9%, Family Friendly 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game brings a retro 3D platforming feel with a unique grappling hook mechanic that adds depth to its exploration.

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 47.5%, Adventure 13.7%, Platformer 13%, Action 10.5%, Family Friendly 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original version of the Lucky series offers a straightforward and joyful 3D platforming experience.

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 49%, Adventure 15.8%, Action 12.7%, Platformer 8.9%, Collectathon 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A spooky but fun 3D platformer that focuses on satisfying movement and combat in a stylized environment.

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

Why similar: Platformer 36.3%, Classic 29.1% ★, Adventure 11.9%, Family Friendly 7.4%, 3D Platformer 7%

Why You'll Like It: This remake provides a polished, family-friendly platforming experience that feels like a classic cartoon come to life.

PERFECTLY CRAFTED FOR PC. PlayStation® icon Sackboy bursts into action on PC in a huge 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. An epic journey stuffed with platforming challenges. Deeply immersive controls. Collaborative, chaotic and joyful multiplayer fun.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.1%, Platformer 26.3%, Adventure 19.5%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Cute 3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers polished, high-quality 3D platforming with a strong emphasis on charm and creative level design.

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 41.4%, Platformer 14%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Funny 8.2%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: While it focuses more on exploration, it captures the sense of wonder and scale found in the best 3D platformers.

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 50.4%, Adventure 24.3%, Action 21.6%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The third entry in the series continues the mascot-led action with even more variety in combat and exploration.

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: Platformer 28.5%, Family Friendly 18.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Action 11.9%, Casual 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Although 2D, it perfectly replicates the 90s-era platforming challenge and aesthetic that fans of Kao will appreciate.

Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!

Why similar: Classic 35.3% ★, 3D Platformer 30.5%, Platformer 13.6%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 3D platformer that defined the genre's transition into the 3D space with its iconic mascot and varied gameplay.

Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 53%, Adventure 13.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more modern, it represents the pinnacle of the 3D action-platformer genre with its high-quality movement and combat.

Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 31%, 3D Platformer 23.8%, Classic 20.1% ★, Action 18%, Cute 4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the arcade-style platforming challenge and vibrant, cute aesthetic of the early 2000s.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 50.4%, Platformer 23.4%, Adventure 7.9%, Cute 7.7%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines intense 3D platforming with action-adventure elements for players looking for a bit more challenge.

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: 3D Platformer 41.1%, Platformer 17.7%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and collecting items across diverse, colorful worlds.

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 40.4%, Platformer 23.2%, Adventure 13.1%, Action 11.5%, Family Friendly 6.5%

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 33.6%, Platformer 20.9%, Adventure 16.2%, Action 14.7%, Casual 6.4%

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 55.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Funny 14.2%, Family Friendly 13%, Singleplayer 2.8%

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 52.7%, Action 47.3%

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 57.3%, Action 33.7%, Indie 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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: Classic 74.7% ★, Casual 22.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%

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 45.1%, Action 13.5%, Platformer 9.6%, Casual 8.8%, Family Friendly 8.7%

Garfield, the famous lasagna-loving cat is back to take on Jon, Odie and company in a no-holds-barred racing game!

Why similar: Racing 37.9%, Funny 17.4%, Family Friendly 16.6%, Cute 12%, Casual 10.8%

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 29.1%, 3D Platformer 28.7%, Classic 11.5% ★, Action 11%, Platformer 10.2%

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

Why similar: Platformer 46.2%, Adventure 23.5%, Action 23.5%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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: 3D Platformer 46.7%, Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 10%, Collectathon 8.2%, Family Friendly 4.8%

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 59.3%, Action 31.4%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 3.4%

DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.

Why similar: Classic 40.5% ★, Platformer 28.9%, Adventure 12%, Action 8.6%, Casual 4.9%

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 26.9%, Adventure 20.7%, Family Friendly 12%, Cute 11.8%, Action 9.6%

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 52.1%, Casual 28.4%, Singleplayer 10.9%, Indie 8.6%

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

Why similar: Racing 51%, Action 18.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%

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

Why similar: Platformer 55.7%, Action 22.1%, Casual 15.8%, Singleplayer 6.3%

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 51.7%, Platformer 21.8%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Family Friendly 2.5%

Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.6%, Classic 23.5% ★, Platformer 23.3%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 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: Action 58.3%, Adventure 22.7%, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 8.7%

Magrunner: Dark Pulse is an action-puzzle game in which technology confronts the Cthulhu Mythos, penned by H.P. Lovecraft. Equipped with your Magtech glove, you must harness the ability to magnetically polarize and manipulate objects in the environment to survive and surpass challenging puzzles.

Why similar: Adventure 48.6%, Action 39.4%, Singleplayer 6.2%, Indie 5.8%

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: Action 51.8%, Casual 37.1%, Indie 11.1%

Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!

Why similar: Adventure 45.2%, Casual 41%, Singleplayer 13.7%

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 83.7%, Indie 16.3%

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 53.8%, Platformer 23.1%, Cute 7.8%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Collectathon 5.4%

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

Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Adventure 16.6%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Funny 13.3%, Action 12.8%