Steam market intelligence
Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release)
71% positive · 261 Steam reviews · released Apr 27, 2023 · by Tate Multimedia
ActionAdventurePlatformerCasualArcade3D PlatformerRunnerPrecision Platformer
What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~11.6k
(P10–P90: 4.7k – 25.6k)
Gross revenue: ~$19k
(P10–P90: $7.6k – $41.7k)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Controls & UI43% positive · 21 mentions
“Polish platformer that is decent. You play as kangaroo and smack down some nasty creatures. Controls are smooth and responsive, but make sure to download proper layout when using controller. You have your punches and roll, double jump and…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing63% positive · 16 mentions
“Kao: Mystery of the Volcano is the 3rd installment of the Kao franchise which regresses in some aspects from Kao 2, but is still a better game then Kao 1. Whilst the game expands on some of Round 2’s mechanics and even ads a few new…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics57% positive · 14 mentions
“Polish platformer that is decent. You play as kangaroo and smack down some nasty creatures. Controls are smooth and responsive, but make sure to download proper layout when using controller. You have your punches and roll, double jump and…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability31% positive · 13 mentions
“So, we’re here, aren’t we? I sometimes start off with an introduction before I get into the thick-of-it, but I’m not going to do that this time because I was already braindead after finishing “Kao 3: Mystery of the Volcano.” Also, this…”
Not recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 10 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio50% positive · 12 mentions
“Polish platformer that is decent. You play as kangaroo and smack down some nasty creatures. Controls are smooth and responsive, but make sure to download proper layout when using controller. You have your punches and roll, double jump and…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removal65 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
Reviews are shown as published on Steam, including reviews from key activations and free copies — so percentages here can differ from the score on the Steam store page. GameTrend does not check whether reviewers bought or played the game.
Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference
Technology
3D
Structure
Linear
Mood & themes
CuteRelaxingFunny
How you play together
Single-player
Platform features
Partial controller support
Business model
Buy to play
Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.