Kao the Kangaroo

3D platformer with boxing, collectibles, and a missing father

Tate Multimedia · Released May 27, 2022

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 1,193
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 10 in 30 days
Playing now: 2; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 3 years ago; May 23, 2023

What is Kao the Kangaroo?

In this 3D platformer, you guide Kao through colorful environments, jumping across obstacles, punching enemies, solving puzzles, and collecting items. He sets out to learn what happened to his missing father.

For you if...

+you enjoy approachable, old-school 3D platforming
+you like exploring colorful areas for hidden items

Not for you if...

−you expect difficult platforming or demanding puzzles
−you prefer combat-heavy action over jumping and collecting

What players say

77% of 1,193 reviews are positive · 90% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the colorful visuals and old-school platforming. Common complaints include glitches that interrupt progress, inconsistent movement, and weak voice acting.

Screenshots and trailer

Kao the Kangaroo system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Win 10 or newer
Processor: i5 3300 3,20 GHz 4 cores/4 threads
Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 2 gb
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 9 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 26
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, Polish. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America.