As a v0.1 beta release, Tentacles Thrive shows both impressive foundations and expected rough edges. The game runs on a custom-built engine (rumored to be a modified version of an open-source fluid dynamics simulator) rather than Unity or Unreal, which explains both its unique visual aesthetic and some of its performance quirks.
Active "Heart Bonuses" dictate specific stat buffs when complementary species are placed together. Tentacles Thrive -v0.1 Beta- -Nonoplayer-