Games like Donkey Kong Country on Steam Deck

4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Donkey Kong Country (1994) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is Kaze and the Wild Masks at € 19,99. 3 are made by independent developers.

The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.

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Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.

Kaze and the Wild Masks Indie

€ 19,99

An indie platformer built as a loving tribute to Donkey Kong Country.

Kaze and the Wild Masks is also an alternative to 3 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Kaze and the Wild Masks runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Rayman Legends

€ 19,99

A gorgeous side-scrolling platformer with rich, layered levels.

Rayman Legends is also an alternative to 3 other classics

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Rayman Legends runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Indie

€ 29,99

A 2D platformer from ex-Rare developers, built directly on the Donkey Kong Country template.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Nikoderiko: The Magical World Indie

€ 29,99

A modern tribute to the DKC games, mine carts, animal rides and hidden bonus rooms included.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Nikoderiko: The Magical World runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Not on Steam Deck

These alternatives to Donkey Kong Country are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:

All 5 games like Donkey Kong Country