Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge Now Available on the Epic Games Store
In Kamaeru, you play as a kind-hearted character helping an old friend restore their childhood wetlands into a thriving frog sanctuary. The gameplay mixes gentle farming, photography, habitat building, and conservation in a world that’s as peaceful as it is rewarding.
Key Features:
- 🐸 Collect & Breed Frogs: Discover and breed over 500 unique frog species. Photograph them and add them to your Frogedex.
- 🌿 Eco-Friendly Farming: Grow native crops and restore natural wetland habitats to encourage a thriving amphibian population.
- 🛠️ Build & Customize: Decorate your refuge with new furniture that attracts more frogs and visitors. Items are fully repaintable and help bring out the personality of your space.
- 📷 Frog Photography: Capture adorable moments and unique frog poses, turning them into memories and game progress.
- 🎵 Relaxing Vibes: It’s all wrapped in a beautiful, warm art style with a cozy soundtrack, making it ideal for laid-back gaming sessions.
Whether you’re a fan of Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, or just want a peaceful break from high-stakes gaming, Kamaeru offers a heartwarming escape into nature.
Strange Horticulture – Story Trailer
Also Free This Week: Strange Horticulture
If you’re in the mood for something darker and more mysterious, Strange Horticulture is your next stop. Step into the shoes of a local plant shop owner in the quiet, moody town of Undermere. But this isn’t just about selling succulents—your plants hold arcane power.
Explore the countryside to discover rare herbs, identify mysterious species, and decide whether you’ll help witches, align with cults, or uncover forbidden knowledge. Every choice influences the story, and every plant is a potential key to unraveling the secrets lurking beneath the town’s quiet surface.
How to Claim the Games
Both games are free to claim on the Epic Games Store until August 28 at 10:00 PM. Once added to your library, they’re yours to keep forever. Just make sure you’ve enabled 2-factor authentication on your Epic account for added security.
Epic is also running several game discounts right now, so it’s worth browsing the store if you’re looking to add more to your collection.
Final Thought
The beauty of Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge lies in its gentle reminder that games don’t always need to be fast-paced or flashy. Sometimes, all you need is a pond, a few frogs, and a purpose rooted in restoration and calm. Offering it for free is a brilliant move—especially for players seeking serenity in their screen time. Paired with the dark intrigue of Strange Horticulture, this week’s Epic giveaway is a perfect example of gaming’s emotional range. One soothes the soul; the other stirs the curiosity.
Don’t miss your chance to experience both ends of the spectrum—for free.
