It's Critter Time!

Any among you play this notoriously demanding roguelike title? I've been at it since at least 2017, and I'll take any opportunity to have others hear about it. I like to hear what stunts people pull off with their characters or share strategies, too. A lot of friends have expressed some level of frustration over how hard it can be to get started, but I think it's really quite entertaining when you learn to consider all your options.
Lemme know what your favourite mutation or cybernetic is. I'm typically a chimera running sleep gas generation and quills, though I play a lot of the dailies and have discovered some absolutely bonkers True Kin builds.

Please spoiler any story beats!