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In My Shadow vs Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember

In My Shadow and Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. In My Shadow (2021) is 4 years older than Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember (2025). Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than In My Shadow (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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In My Shadow vs Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember — Steam metadata comparison
In My Shadow — Steam game coverIn My ShadowKozomo: The Smoldering Ember — Steam game coverKozomo: The Smoldering Ember
Released20212025
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews89.7% positive (29 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPlaybaeKursat Kuyumcu

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In My Shadow vs Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember — FAQ

Should I play In My Shadow or Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember first?
If you want chronology, In My Shadow (2021) came out before Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are In My Shadow and Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.