While I admire the game’s positivity, spirit, and variety, in execution it also feels a bit uneven
Kalanoro2026
Kalanoro
2026 New Tales78Good
Playtime
ShortIt typically takes about 5 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
- Steam DeckPlayable
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- $19.99
- $19.99
- $19.99
- $19.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- September 24, 2026
- Developer
- Red Raketa Studio
- Publisher
- New Tales
Overview
Start a band with crazy lemurs and save your island from an evil witch in Kalanoro, an ode to Madagascar’s folklore and vibrant artistic scene! Hop on an action-adventure journey to discover the colorful world of Lemuria, rescue funky lemur artists, and defeat the witch Raneny, one song at a time.
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Reception
Press67
Players100
WorthwhileMasterpiece- OpenCritic67from 6 reviews
I conclude this review of Kalanoro with the firm impression that this is a small-scale adventure with plenty of personality. It doesn’t set out to revolutionize the genre, but rather to offer a simple and fun experience. Its greatest strength lies in the combination of platforming, combat, music, and humor—elements that feel accessible right from the...
Kalanoro is very approachable for newcomers to platformers, but I also think it’s fun for those who are more experienced and don't mind something a bit more simple. The world is fun to be in and I really enjoyed my time with this. The game is also about 6-8 hours if you’re trying to get every collectible like I was.Going for everything isn’t something...
Not only is Kalanoro one of the cutest platformers you'll ever play, it also packs in tons of surprising challenges and lots of variety to boot. 🦝
Kalanoro is weird and quirky in a good way. The Switch presentation certainly holds it back a little. Some of the bus management elements also feel more like padding than something I genuinely needed. But underneath those issues is a genuinely likeable game with plenty of personality. I enjoyed exploring Lemuria, hunting down collectables, throwing...