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Very Positive — 81% positive (1,437 reviews) · Metacritic 81 · 47 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises!
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Adventure, Indie · 2019 · More £15 - £30 games
Embark on an adventurous journey through a colorful 3D Overworld filled with puzzles and platforms in Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, developed by Playtonic Games. Dive into this visually rich 2019 indie game where you control the dynamic duo, Yooka and Laylee.
About this game
YOOKA AND LAYLEE RETURN FOR A 2.5D PLATFORMING ADVENTURE
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. With their arch-nemesis Capital B up to no good, the buddy duo needs to spring into action once again to save the day. To thwart his evil plan of using a “Hivemind” device to enslave an entire kingdom of bees, our heroes need to take the fight to Capital B’s “Impossible” Lair. Things look tough, but with the help of Queen Phoebee and her Royal Beetallion , Yooka and Laylee might just have a chance!2.5D PLATFORMING!
Each level offers beautiful, rich visuals with detail and depth. Yooka, Laylee and a whole host of colourful characters (good and bad) are realised in stunning 2.5D3D OVERWORLD!
The overworld isn’t just a hub to hop from level to level, it provides a whole separate gaming experience! Explore and unlock more 2D levels by completing objectives and puzzles, rescue the Royal Beetallion bees and find collectibles.ALTERNATE LEVEL STATES!
Think you’ve got a level figured out? Try it in its alternate state! Flip switches in the overworld to create new landscapes. Hook up electricity, submerge them in water, freeze or literally flip them upside down for radically altered challenges!TONICS ARE BACK!
Mix up your gameplay with the return of ‘Tonics’! There are more than 60 game-modifying Tonics in Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair including infinite rolling, harder enemies and super speed. They can also unlock new environmental and visual effects!BEE-AT THE IMPOSSIBLE LAIR!
Players are free to tackle Capital B’s Impossible Lair at any time; however, they may find it too much of a challenge without the help of the Royal Beetallion. Free them by completing levels and they will add to your defences when taking on Capital B’s dastardly traps!System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2125 or AMD A8-6600K
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 650 or Radeon HD 5770
- Storage: 6 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2550 or AMD FX-8120
- Memory: 7 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 or Radeon R9 270
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported Languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Polish
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Playtest #1 Time Trials - Ending Soon!
Hey guys! Last chance to join our first alpha playtest for Super Yooka-Laylee Kart!Don't wait on it! Sign up for our first playtest of Super Yooka-Laylee Kart before it ends on the 24th July!Here's what you have to look forward to in the playtest - 🏎️ 7 playable characters 📊 4 racer archetypes 🏁 2 tracks to master 👻 Race against your personal best ghostTo get you started, here's some handy tips & tricks to help you get the best times: Haven't joined the playtest yet?Not to worry, there's still time; head on over to SYLK's playtest page to get access! Make sure to click request access if you want join in on the fun!I've signed up, how do I access the playtest?If you signed up to join our playtest on SYLK's Steam page, make sure to check your email with a notification from Steam with your invite to play.We’ll also be looking closely at your feedback on game feel, handling and the overall Time Trial experience, so make sure to let us know what you think in our feedback form. Follow us for pro tips! We’ve been sharing regular tips and tricks to help you master the tracks, improve your times and climb the leaderboards. Feel free to share with us your best lap times and records too! We'd love to see how fast you guys are completing Make sure you’re following us, so you don’t miss anything: Steam: Wishlist & Follow Facebook X Bluesky Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitch Join the Playtonic DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (playtonicgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Playtest #1 Time Trials - Available Now!
Exciting news folks! Our first playtest for Super Yooka-Laylee Kart has officially begun!If you signed up to join our playtest on SYLK's Steam page, make sure to check your email with a notification from Steam with your invite to play.For those signed up, here's what you have to look forward to in the demo - 🏎️ 7 playable characters 📊 4 racer archetypes 🏁 2 tracks to master 👻 Race against your personal best ghostTo get you started, here's some handy tips & tricks to help you get the best times: Haven't joined the playtest yet?Not to worry, there's still time, head on over to SYLK's playtest page to get access!https://store.steampowered.com/app/3348210/Super_YookaLaylee_Kart/We’ll also be looking closely at your feedback on game feel, handling and the overall Time Trial experience, so make sure to let us know what you think in our feedback form. The playtest will run for one week, ending Friday, 24 July. Follow us for even more pro tips! Across our socials throughout the playtest, we’ll be sharing regular tips and tricks to help you master the tracks, improve your times and climb the leaderboards. Feel free to share with us your best lap times and records too! We'd love to see how fast you guys are completing Make sure you’re following us, so you don’t miss anything: Steam: Wishlist & Follow Facebook X Bluesky Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitch Join the Playtonic DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (playtonicgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Out On the Road!
Hey everyone! It's been quite the week hasn't it? We announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart at Summer Games Fest as part of Day of the Dev's, and we've seen the incredible amount of love and support from our community since then. A massive THANK YOU to everyone who has wishlisted and shown support for the game over the last week, you're truly incredible. We have a few updates since the announcement that we'd like to share with y'all,Yooka and Friends Drive to L.A!We announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart last Friday, but that was only just the beginning! Yooka and friends spent the weekend with the press as part of the play days event for some karting chaos, and suffice to say, people really enjoyed what they played of Super Yooka-Laylee Kart (special thanks to our Playtonic friend, Mark Boam, for manning the booth the entire time). Here's a couple of photos from our booth, and yes, that's two players that picked Laylee; y'all seem to really love her. Yooka, Laylee, Vendi and Trowzer traveled to the event to compete, though rest assured, more characters from the Yooniverse will be available to play soon!Laylee Spreads the Word! You may have also noticed that Yooka and friends have made their faces known with other players and press who had some nice things to share on Super Yooka-Laylee Kart as well during the event.We gave AntDude early access to the game, and he had some nice things to say on it!Polygon gave their early impressions, even giving positive comparisons to a moustachioed plumber that loves to race as well.Kotaku had very nice things to say, and felt our game was AWESOME!!!IGN said we'd come out like a bat out of shell.Gamespot said we recall the glory days of racing.We're just so excited to share more when we have it, and we'll be sure to post here! The Road Ahead!The team at Playtonic are still working hard on the game as we speak, and we'd love to know what else you guys are looking forward to seeing, whether it be new characters, tracks, music, the list goes ...Read full article on Community Announcements (playtonicgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
It's Finally Time... Meet Super Yooka-Laylee Kart 💚💜
After months of secrets, we're finally able to share what we've been working on...Introducing Super Yooka-Laylee Kart! Today during Summer Game Fest as part of Day of the Devs, we officially revealed Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, our brand-new precision arcade racer built around mastery, rivalry, and revenge-fuelled comebacks.🏁 Wishlist and Follow Now: Super Yooka-Laylee KartThe next adventure for Yooka and Laylee might not be quite what you expected.This time, they're swapping platforms for tracks in a brand-new racing adventure built around mastery, rivalry, and revenge-fuelled comebacks.Built around mastery, rivalry, and revenge-fuelled comebacks, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart brings Yooka, Laylee, and a cast of fan-favourite friends and foes together for a brand-new racing adventure across worlds old and new. Whether you're racing through a dedicated Story Campaign packed with tournaments, rival races and challenges, competing online, challenging friends in up to 8-player split-screen, or creating your own races, rules and rivalries, we're building a kart racer designed for players who love improving, experimenting, and settling scores. Inspired by everything we've always loved about arcade racing, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart combines colourful worlds, memorable characters, rewarding mastery, and plenty of reasons to keep coming back for one more race. We've also got plans for a series of multiplayer beta tests in the future, so be sure to wishlist the game and keep an eye on our channels if you'd like to help shape the road ahead.To everyone who has supported Yooka and Laylee over the years, from our Kickstarter backers through to our newest players, thank you.Your support has allowed us to keep creating new adventures, and we can't wait to finally get Super Yooka-Laylee Kart into your hands.See you on the starting grid.The Playtonic Team🏁 Wishlist and Follow Now: Super Yooka-Laylee KartRead full article on Community Announcements (playtonicgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Our Latest Update!!!
We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes since Yooka-Replaylee launched, and now we’re thrilled to drop a massive wave of updates your way! Yooka-Replaylee now runs at a buttery-smooth 60fps on Steam Deck!We’ve introduced even more display options, including FSR2 and DLSS, so you can further fine-tune your setup. We have also improved our shader prewarming providing you much smoother gameplay across a range of devices.On top of that, we’ve rolled out a ton of bug fixes, graphics and performance improvements!Thank you for your incredible support, it means the world to us. We can’t wait for you to jump back in, explore all the improvements, and rediscover everything that makes Yooka-Replaylee special.Read full article on Community Announcements (playtonicgames)
