Ember Kaboom is a Action game from Josh Koenig Games with a 82% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Josh Koenig Games
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $0.99
- Review signal
- 82% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3
Memory: 20 MB RAM
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 200 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OSX 10.8
Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core Duo
Memory: 30 MB RAM
Storage: 350 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Ember Kaboom is worth a closer look if you want pixel art, replayable, boss rush, and emotional story.
Best for players who want pixel art, emotional story, replayable, and boss rush.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
A few bosses could be added since ther's just one at the end.Recommanded but Warning short with not much replayability.The graphics are decent pixel art and the tunes didn't leave an impact (although I played much of the game with the…turning while moving is either too slippery or too sudden, but sometimes it's fine, it seems to change randomly.Why it fits
Check it if you want action filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.