The last of Rare's Game Boy Donkey Kong games arrived in 1997 as a handheld counterpart to Donkey Kong Country 3. Dixie Kong and her big, babyish cousin Kiddy join a race to find the fabled Lost World, competing against King K. Rool and his Kremlings. The level design is new rather than lifted directly from the Super NES game, though the setting and cast echo Dixie Kong's Double Trouble.
The partners play differently: Kiddy is heavy enough to bounce across water and break certain obstacles, while Dixie's ponytail helicopter gets her across gaps. Bonus stages and hidden coins pad out each world, and the full collection unlocks the Lost World. The pre-rendered sprites are some of the most detailed on the original Game Boy, and the game supports the Super Game Boy's color palettes. Like the earlier Land games, the visuals can make the screen crowded, but the platforming is solid and the soundtrack is strong.
Tips for Donkey Kong Land III
Use Kiddy to skip across water surfaces with a roll; Dixie can't do this.
Find every bonus-stage reward if you want to reach the Lost World and see the full ending.
How to Play Donkey Kong Land III
Click Play Now to launch Donkey Kong Land III directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrow keys run and climb, Z jumps, and X rolls or attacks; Shift (Select) swaps between Dixie and Kiddy, and Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
To play Donkey Kong Land III, simply hit the "Play Now" button on this page. The game loads instantly in your browser using an embedded emulator — no plugins, downloads, or setup required.
Is Donkey Kong Land III free to play?
Yes, Donkey Kong Land III is completely free to play on RetroVault.GG. Just visit the game page and start playing in your browser.
What console is Donkey Kong Land III for?
Donkey Kong Land III was originally released for the Game Boy. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Donkey Kong Land III?
Donkey Kong Land III is a action, platformer game. It was made for the Game Boy.
Can I play Donkey Kong Land III on my phone?
Donkey Kong Land III is fully playable on mobile devices. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Play Now — touch controls appear automatically.