Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)
3D platformer about a kangaroo punching enemies and riding vehicles
Tate Multimedia · Released Apr 27, 2023
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 74% of 448
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 3 years ago
- Apr 5, 2023
Metacritic: 60/100 (critic reviews)
What is Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)?
This third-person 3D platformer follows a kidnapped kangaroo trying to get back to Australia. Across five worlds and more than 45 levels, you jump between platforms, punch enemies with boxing gloves, collect coins and power-ups, and ride vehicles including snowboards and hang gliders.
For you if...
- +you enjoy colorful, old-school 3D platformers
- +you like mixing jumps and enemy fights with vehicle rides
Not for you if...
- −you prefer open worlds to separate platforming levels
- −you want forgiving jumps and fewer penalties for mistakes
What players say
74% of 448 reviews are positive
Players praise its nostalgic charm and classic platforming. Common complaints focus on imprecise movement and unhelpful camera angles; some players also find the vehicle stages frustrating.
Screenshots and trailer
Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) system requirements
Minimum: DirectX 8 GPU, 0.1 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release)?
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- OS
- Win 7 or newer
- Processor
- 600 MHz
- Graphics
- 32 MB graphic card compatible with DirectX 8.1
- Memory
- 128 MB RAM
- Storage
- 260 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Does Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Native resolution not supported
- 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
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does Kao the Kangaroo (2000 re-release) use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
