Perhaps one of the best indie games of all time, "Frog Fractions" is a weird edutainment indie game that everyone loved back in 2012 and still loves today. Now remastered and, as promised, available for free on Steam, Frog Fractions is a no-joke surprise and delight that celebrates all that is good about gaming. Re-released ahead of Flash's demise this year, the game has been upscaled to 4K and is completely free. You can also purchase the cosmetic hat DLC for $8 if you like.

Here's how the game page describes it: "In Frog Fractions, players control a frog sitting in a bed of lilies. The frog must use its tongue to attack the oncoming insects and defend the fruit in the manner of a missile command. Between waves of insect attacks, players can purchase upgrades such as lock-on targeting, cybernetic brains, and flying dragons.

If you have not yet played or heard of the game, I deeply encourage you to check out the game on Steam before I spoil it in the next paragraph. If you need further convincing or context, read on.

Frog Fractions is, in truth, an absurd journey through a wide variety of game mechanics and the very idea of what a game is and how it can change as you play. It is fun to experience. Designer James Crawford created the game as a joke to play with friends, but it is in fact much more than that. released in 2012, the game received little acclaim, but when people began to understand that there was a deep and fascinating strangeness to the journey of playing it, it spread widely. It was a game of fun. Knowing what to expect reduces that enjoyment somewhat, but not by much.

The Kickstarted sequel, Frog Fractions 2, became a meme in its own right thanks to its elaborate ARG. The question, "Is this Frog Fractions 2?" was the reaction to the strange, new, or unknown game release. Read on to find out more about Frog Fractions 2, which we called "the biggest mystery in gaming.

Can someone tell me if the $8 hat DLC is "Frog Fractions 3"?