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NameDescription
Anomalous zone challengesExamples include timed survival, hidden-object digging, vanishing-item collection, passcode fragments, totems, stone buttons, timed rolls, and throwable-object interactions.
Anomalous zone hazardsExamples include lightning strikes, roaming tornadoes, fireballs, rolling obsidian spheres, and laser beams.
Anomaly zonesRisk/reward areas that offer challenges and rewards.
Artifact rarity tiersArtifact tiers include Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Legendary.
AttacksAttacks cover offensive skills and effects used against enemies.
Character levelingCharacters gain experience by being played and grow stronger over time.
Character main attacksExamples include tongue attacks, spits, snow minigun, electric staff, and hockey stick.
Character specializationsThe ten playable frogs have unique specializations, main attacks, and starting skillsets.
Companion rosterCompanions include animals and robots, with several named examples tracked elsewhere in this wiki.
Core attacksExamples include tongue, spit, baseball bat style core attacks, and Puff's ranged poison spit.
Demo progress carryoverDemo progress carries over to the full game.
Elemental status effectsStatus effects include Stun, Fire, Frost, Poison, and Lightning.
Escape doorVictory route requiring enough keys.
FreezingSurvival threat from staying too long in the cold.
Full gameFull game app 3232380; released on Steam May 7, 2026.
Heightmap snowWorld snow behaves like a heightmap texture changed by digging.
Home baseEach run begins at the warm safety of home.
Movement abilitiesFrog movement ability examples include Glider, Snowball Roll, and Leap Chain.
Night ModePost-launch update calls out Night Mode as an existing comfort option made more visible by attention badges.
Peaceful ModeMonster-free cozy mode.
Peaceful Mode puzzlesPeaceful Mode lets players search for hidden treasures, solve puzzles, and escape at their own pace.
Projectile typesEnemy and boss attacks use multiple projectile types.
Quest-based meta-progressionQuests and Blue Gems unlock characters, abilities, and locations.
Resource depositResources can be carried back home to deposit and grow stronger.
Snow coverInteractive snow can be used as cover in combat.
Snow digging abilitiesPowerful snow-digging abilities exist.
Snow layersDifferent areas can have different snow layers and density.
SnowbankInteractive snow tile or obstacle described as hiding treasures, traps, or enemies.
Steam demoDemo app 4037600; free Windows demo linked to the full app.
Survival loopRun structure: leave home, dig, fight, collect, return resources, and grow stronger.
UI Scalethe default UI scale and Steam Deck UI scale were increased.
WarmthCore survival resource.