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VELATO (2026)

VELATO cover
Developer
VELATO
Publisher
Infantex
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense game of psychological cat-and-mouse where every decision is a gamble against an opponent that learns your tells.

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What players say

Players compare it to Balatro but say it stands on its own with a bluffing mechanic. They praise the addictive core loop and satisfying combos, though many note brutal RNG and a cluttered UI during big plays. The game is in early access and has received updates that players say improved it.

Trailer

Screenshots

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