Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release)
Released Apr 2023
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!
71% positive · 262 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano is a re-release of a 2005 game, made available on Steam on April 27, 2023. The developer's only post-launch update was a bug fix on May 31, 2023 that restored voice-overs which had been missing at launch. Since then, the only developer communication touching this title was a sale announcement on August 14, 2024 tied to the launch of Tate Multimedia's separate game, Deathbound — this was a promotional post, not a content update. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap, no announced future content, and no developer statements suggesting ongoing development. This is a classic re-release of a finished classic title, and the developer has communicated nothing to suggest any additional content is planned.
Evidence
Store description describes the game purely as a re-release of the original 2005 title with no mention of additional content, DLC, or ongoing development.
Developer post announcing a sale on this title alongside other Tate Multimedia games to celebrate the launch of Deathbound. No new content or development plans mentioned for this game.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Tate Multimedia
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
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!
Mystery of Volcano is the third installment of the adventures of KAO the Kangaroo.
Join the feisty marsupial as he bounces his way through challenging and interesting missions, whilst interacting with the inhabitants of this unique game world.
The game features a vast and seamless game world, allowing players extensive freedom of movement and also the ability to replay favorite moments or go back to previously visited locations and finish incomplete tasks. Uncannily diverse gameplay also ensures there's never a dull moment in KAO's world. Whether it is sliding down jungle roots, parachuting into the unknown, flying a plane and fighting mid-air battles, or racing a virtual reality simulator build by one of KAO's friends - KAO takes adventure gaming to extreme new heights.
Key Features:
• Third installment of KAO the Kangaroo 3D platforming game series
• Bounce through challenging missions while interacting with unique game world inhabitants
• Explore a variety of stunning environments, including lush forests, treacherous mountains, and ancient ruins
• Vast and seamless game world with freedom of movement and ability to revisit locations and finish incomplete tasks
• Diverse gameplay with a range of platforming mechanics, such as sliding down jungle roots, parachuting, flying a plane, and racing in virtual reality
Mystery of Volcano is the third installment of the adventures of KAO the Kangaroo.
Join the feisty marsupial as he bounces his way through challenging and interesting missions, whilst interacting with the inhabitants of this unique game world.
The game features a vast and seamless game world, allowing players extensive freedom of movement and also the ability to replay favorite moments or go back to previously visited locations and finish incomplete tasks. Uncannily diverse gameplay also ensures there's never a dull moment in KAO's world. Whether it is sliding down jungle roots, parachuting into the unknown, flying a plane and fighting mid-air battles, or racing a virtual reality simulator build by one of KAO's friends - KAO takes adventure gaming to extreme new heights.
Key Features:
• Third installment of KAO the Kangaroo 3D platforming game series
• Bounce through challenging missions while interacting with unique game world inhabitants
• Explore a variety of stunning environments, including lush forests, treacherous mountains, and ancient ruins
• Vast and seamless game world with freedom of movement and ability to revisit locations and finish incomplete tasks
• Diverse gameplay with a range of platforming mechanics, such as sliding down jungle roots, parachuting, flying a plane, and racing in virtual reality
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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