This is an excellent game based around discovering game mechanics on your own, an aspect that games rarely lean into, even though I find it to be incredibly satisfying. Figuring out how to progress is a science, experimentation and all, and everything comes together in the end.
I'm glad this mechanic immediately reminded me of Rosetta, even before reading the description. I can only thank you for rating Rosetta in the first place, which placed it in my feed and lead me to chase down its cryptic secrets.