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Kanso, your moment of Zen

A beautiful and relaxing game.

Ratings

Age

4+

Category

Puzzle

Languages

English

Kanso is a relaxing game of motion, pause, and flow, carefully designed to manifest well-being. Inspired by the Zen practice of Ensô, the game features 320 handcrafted levels where you glide through ambient spaces to find your moment of Zen. With over an hour of original music and a dedicated breathing session mode, Kanso offers a unique meditative experience. The game is entirely free of ads, subscriptions, and in-app purchases, ensuring a focused and tranquil journey. Whether using touch or a controller, players will find a visual narrative that celebrates focus, freedom, and the beauty of movement.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

87/100

Kanso: Your Moment of Zen is a meditative masterpiece that truly lives up to its name. Inspired by the Zen calligraphy practice of Ensô—the daily painting of an uninhibited ink circle—the game transforms this physical moment of reflection into a digital experience. As an expert in 'wellness gaming,' I find Kanso’s balance of movement and stillness to be incredibly effective. You glide through ambient, colorful spaces, following circular forms while avoiding 'Koi-like Daemons.' It’s not about winning or losing in a stressful sense; it’s about finding a rhythm and a state of flow.

With 320 handcrafted levels and over an hour of original, calming music, the game provides a substantial amount of content that never feels rushed. The visual narrative is subtle and beautiful, often producing 'Instagrammable' moments of geometric art. What I respect most is the developer's commitment to a 'clean' experience: there are no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. It even includes a dedicated 'breathing session' mode, cementing its place as a tool for mental well-being rather than just another distraction. If you need to decompress after a long day, Kanso is one of the most effective ways to do so on a mobile device.

Dinsun reviewed on: Tue Nov 08 2022

Features

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320 handcrafted, meditative levels

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Over 1 hour of original ambient music

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No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases

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Dedicated breathing session for relaxation

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Full controller support and iCloud sync

Tips & Walkthrough

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Q&A

No, there are no time limits or stress-inducing mechanics. Kanso is focused entirely on pure relaxation.

Ratings & Reviews

Absolutely beautiful and relaxing game
Sun Sep 11 2022 patricium

I can not believe this game has only one review! Maybe because App Store is really sure you meant to type “Kansas” instead. I found it from dark patterns as one of the top pattern-less listings. This means it doesn’t show ads, or try to convince you to spend more money. The graphics, backgrounds and color changes are beautiful. The game play does not stress you out, or have any time limits. It is pure focused relaxation. I suspect I’ll play it through several times.

Hidden Gem
Mon Jan 27 2025 WiildBill

Great game for relaxation. Clever algorithms. * don’t go too fast! ;-) Wish I knew how to promote games on the App Store. Dev needs more reviews. Kudos! Can’t wait for your next game!??