for convenient reference:
placed #10 out of 47 entries for Smoothness/Polish = top 21% out of 47 in https://itch.io/jam/uplifting-game-jam-cash-prizes/rate/4184647 January 2026.
placed #157 out of 315 entries for creativity = top 50% out of 315 in https://itch.io/jam/brainless-mini-game-jam/rate/4184647 January 2026.