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Games like Kavel

If Kavel is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dicetris, Otteretto and Hexograph — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Kavel: Drag Tetromino blocks onto a board of gems to make a match. Use bombs for impressive explosive effects. Kavel is an action-puzzle game that brings together block puzzles and match-3 in an exciting new twist. A truly unique new entry in the genre.

2021Casual4.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Jerry Verhoeven
Kavel — Steam game cover

Players who liked Kavel also play

Steam players who put hours into Kavel also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Dicetris

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Kavel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    Dicetris is a falling-block puzzler with depth. Stack dice in columns, sum to hit the target, combo colors to clear overloaded stacks. Twist your strategy around special dice and rule-bending map conditions. Easy to learn. Built to master.

    2026IndieCasualSteam ↗
  2. Otteretto

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Kavel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    A game about palindromes (and otters). Compete for high scores and discover new gameplay twists as you explore the surprising depths of this fresh new puzzle mechanic.

    2022Casual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Hexograph

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Kavel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    Hexograph is a hexagonal twist on nonogram puzzles. Use logic to solve handcrafted multi-color grids, read clues across three directions, untangle special hint rules, and reveal colorful hidden pictures.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  4. Cardinal Chains

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Kavel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    An original puzzle game about non-decreasing sequences.

    2021IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Flecto

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Kavel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    Flecto is a puzzle game where you place blocks in order to deflect bullets and shatter targets. Strategically use your tiles to split bullets, bounce them around each level, and destroy every target.

    2026StrategyCasualSteam ↗
  6. UFOTOFU: HEX

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Kavel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    UFOTOFU:HEX is a zen match puzzler where you create palindrome chains on a hexagonal grid, giving you even more directions to trace your path than a traditional puzzle matching game. With charming sound and colourblind-friendly visuals, take your time creating the longest chains to maximise points.

    2022IndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Polychromia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Kavel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    Polychromia is a fresh take on logic puzzles where one tries to blend colors together on a grid and make flowers bloom. 100+ simple yet challenging puzzles, along with calm music and serene visuals, make for the perfect relaxing experience!

    2022IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Starshapes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Kavel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    Shapes become stars become constellations. Connect them all.

    2026IndieCasualSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Kavel at current Steam store prices.

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Kavel on Steam right now.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Kavel on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Kavel on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Kavel on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Kavel on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Kavel on Steam right now.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Kavel on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Kavel on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Kavel.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Kavel

How much does Kavel cost?
Kavel is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Kavel?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kavel are Dicetris, Otteretto, Hexograph.
Who developed Kavel?
Kavel was developed by Jerry Verhoeven and published by Daring Caper.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Kavel.

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