I mean, I didn't take direct inspiration from pikmin in any sense (even though I FREAKING LOVE the series); but those lil guys are running around in my head rent free all the time so it makes sense (I think they transport my thoughts like on those data transfer and download animations, which explains a lot... ° - ° ) and yee, now that you mention it, the music has something of a pikmin vibe to it! (And maybe, conceptually, the "eating and pooping/collecting and multiplying" kinda vibes? Idunno)
Also, thanks for all the praise and kind words! it makes my feelings feel nice... (◍•ᴗ•◍)
I always like to read how people see the game and why they enjoy it. It's really nice and makes my brain create The Happy Hormones™ (which then are carried and eaten by my brain pikmin to multiply their troops)