Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge is the ultimate digital weighted blanket. In a world of high-stress gaming, this is a sanctuary in more ways than one. The watercolor art style is breathtaking, giving the entire experience a storybook feel that immediately lowers your blood pressure. Collecting frogs isn't just about 'getting them all'; it's about creating a beautiful home for them.
The environmental message is handled with a light, wholesome touch. Restoring the wetlands feels meaningful because you see the direct result—new flowers, cleaner water, and of course, more frogs. The breeding system is deep but never overwhelming, encouraging you to experiment with colors and patterns just for the joy of discovery. It is, quite simply, one of the most heartwarming games on the App Store.
Available on: iPhone, iPad
Version 1.6Fri Jan 09 2026
Battery life improvement & small bug fixes
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), and iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular.Cozy frog collector!
[NO ADS, try before you buy the full game] Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge is a cozy frog-collecting game about nature, friendship, and creating a thriving frog refuge. Restore your childhood wetland, attract adorable frogs, and build the ultimate refuge!
⁕ FEATURES⁕
Collect & Breed Frogs
◦ Over 500 unique frogs to discover
◦ Unlock rare colors through fun breeding mini-games
◦ Snap photos to complete your Frogedex
Restore Nature
◦ Rebuild wetlands through paludiculture
◦ Plant native species and harvest sustainable crops
◦ Craft goods to grow and improve your refuge
Decorate & Personalize
◦ Place and repaint furniture to create your own cozy refuge
◦ Furniture reveals special frog poses
◦ Welcome friendly NPCs and new visitors
Relax, collect, and preserve nature, one frog at a time!
Kamaeru is a cozy, wholesome game about collecting and raising frogs, photographing them, and restoring nature. You play as an old friend helping to transform a depleted wetland into a thriving frog sanctuary. Decorate your refuge, plant native flora, and cook crops to attract over 500 different frog variations! It's a peaceful experience designed to be enjoyed at your own pace.
Over 500 unique frogs to find
Refuge customization and decoration
Relaxing photography mechanics
Wholesome environmental message
Beautiful watercolor art style
Start by placing furniture and digging ponds. Different furniture attracts different types of frogs. Use your camera to document the frogs that visit and fill up your 'Frogedex'.
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Game: Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge Genre: Simulation, Casual, Indie System: Steam (Windows) (Also available on Nintendo Switch)
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Kamaeru, POOOOL, The Palace on the Hill, and Tracks of Thought all surprise launched during the Wholesome Direct on Saturday. Surprise!
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Publisher Armor Games Studios and developer Humble Reeds announced the cozy farming simulation game, Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge, [...]
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Breed your frogs to discover new colors and patterns. At the same time, work on the wetlands by planting crops that help restore the environment and provide resources for your refuge.
No, Kamaeru is designed to be a very slow, relaxing experience that you can play at your own pace.