Foster a sanctuary for frogs and restore the biodiversity of the wetlands in Kamaeru, a cozy frog collecting game, where you take pictures of frogs, play mini-games and decorate your habitat. Hop right to it!
At the heart of the experience is the addictive loop of discovering, taming, and collecting different frog species. Frogs will randomly appear around the refuge, and you must quickly feed them insects to "tame" them before they hop away. Once tamed, you can photograph these frogs and add them to the Frogedex, which catalogs over 500 unique frog variants. The thrill of the chase when trying to photograph a new frog, as well as the satisfaction of slowly building out your frog collection, is widely celebrated by players.
To attract more frogs to the refuge, you must restore the surrounding wetlands by digging ponds, planting native flora, and creating an inviting environment. This "paludiculture" process is a key part of progression, as increasing the biodiversity of the wetlands unlocks new frog species and decorative items. You can then use these items to extensively customize and decorate your frog sanctuary, arranging furniture and flora to your liking in order to create the perfect frog haven.
To further develop the refuge, you can gather resources from the wetlands, such as crops and insects, and use them in simple crafting mini-games to create saleable goods. These goods can then be traded for new decorative pieces, expanding your options for customizing your frog home. While not the main focus, this resource management and crafting layer adds an additional gameplay loop that many players find engaging.
Across reviews, players consistently praise the cozy, relaxing atmosphere. The soft, pastel art style, soothing soundtrack, and gentle, unhurried pace create a calming experience that many describe as perfect for winding down or playing alongside other activities. The lack of intense challenge or strict time pressures allows players to simply enjoy the process of growing their frog sanctuary at their own pace.