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Games like Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember for fans of indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember: KOZOMO: The Smoldering Ember is a puzzle-platformer following a teen who feels a deep emptiness despite lacking nothing in life. Overcome intricate puzzles through logic and accompany Kozomo on this journey where he might uncover a reason to keep going.

2025IndieAdventure2.99 USDWindowsby Kursat Kuyumcu
Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember — Steam game cover

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    In My Shadow — Steam game cover

    In My Shadow

    Top pick for Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember.

    Play with shadows using your imagination to solve brain twisting platforming puzzles as you unfold a journey of loss, nostalgia and acceptance.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    With My Past — Steam game cover

    With My Past

    Second-strongest match for Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember.

    "How should I face my past in my ever-changing life? "Collaborating with the shadow of the past to unravel allegorical puzzles, confront inner struggles, and explore the path of self-growth.

    2024Indie6.29 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Pedestrian — Steam game cover

    The Pedestrian

    Third-strongest match for Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember.

    I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?

    2020IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    TitTok — Steam game cover

    TitTok

    Ranked #4 for Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember.

    TitTok - Minimalistic adventure 2D puzzle platformer with cats, explosions and spinning saws! TikTok ≠ TitTok

    2021IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Mind Over Magnet — Steam game cover

    Mind Over Magnet

    Ranked #5 for Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember.

    An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums.

    2024IndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Vibrant Venture — Steam game cover

    Vibrant Venture

    Ranked #6 for Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember.

    Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

    2020IndieAdventureEarly Access14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Blocks That Matter — Steam game cover

    Blocks That Matter

    Ranked #7 for Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember.

    When indie game developers Alexey and Markus are in trouble, their only hope comes from their creation.

    2011StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Tick Hop — Steam game cover

    Tick Hop

    Ranked #8 for Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember.

    "Tick Hop" is a time-based puzzle platformer where players control the Guardian of Time. Navigate through levels made of time fragments, solving challenges and unlocking the past to restore the future. Manage a dynamic countdown and use time-altering items to overcome obstacles.

    2025IndieAdventureRacing2.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember

How much does Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember cost?
Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember are In My Shadow, With My Past, The Pedestrian.
Who developed Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember?
Kozomo: The Smoldering Ember was developed by Kursat Kuyumcu.

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