Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release) similar games & best alternatives

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

2019

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Nostalgic and charming platformer
  • Varied levels and collectibles
  • Low price and good value
  • Fun and accessible gameplay
  • Developer support and charity donations

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky controls and camera issues
  • Some frustrating boss fights
  • Basic story and voice acting
  • Limited multiplayer or social features
  • Short game length

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

  • Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered

  • Eternal Edge+ Prologue

  • Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest

  • The Vagrant

  • Evoland Legendary Edition

More expressive

Games that feels like Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release) but with more self-expression and customization

  • Strange Seed

  • SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake

  • Blade Kitten

  • Yooka-Replaylee

  • Super Lucky's Tale

  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

More competitive

Games that feels like Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release) but with more competition against others

  • DuckTales: Remastered

  • Poi

  • Gizmo

  • Lunistice

  • Kaze and the Wild Masks

  • MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE

Choose your own criteria ->

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game placed from its motivation profile relative to this page’s game. Direction shows which motivation differs most; distance along that axis shows how large the gap is.

  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
  • Distance on an axis: how large that difference is (ring scales show +/− points).
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
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  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom.

How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release): A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

Last update: 03/08/2026