Mudborne: Frog Management Sim

Beyond the physical world lies a dreamlike parallel realm that adds a surreal dimension to exploration, introducing abstract puzzles and symbolic spaces that contrast with the grounded naturalism of the pond.

I haven't progressed on the story much but so far it seems very solid; I've heard there were dream variants of the world so I'm SUPER excited to get there.

Complementing the visuals is a gentle soundscape of ambient music, croaks, and environmental noises that reinforces the game’s meditative pacing and makes long sessions feel relaxing rather than draining.

I think it's a combination of the well made menu system, automation machines, base decorating, and frog breeding (I do a lot of bee/plant/tree breeding in minecraft lul).

Huge fan of pixel indie games and this is no exception; it fits the very calm chill vibes of the game and the sound effects when, let's say, discovering a new species is so satisfying to the ears and brings so much joy.

The UI and controls are somewhat clunky(mostly inventory management problems) and take some getting used to, but this is a solid game that has been a joy to play on steamdeck and pc.