VELATO

VELATO

VELATO · July 6, 2026 · Casual, Strategy, Indie, Card Game, Roguelike

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VELATO price by region

VELATO costs $8.55 in Georgia (USD), $8.99 in the United States, £13.75 in the United Kingdom, €15.49 in Europe (EUR), CA$17.99 in Canada, A$20.95 in Australia, NZ$23.49 in New Zealand, R$53.49 in Brazil and zł62.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest VELATO offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $8.55 $8.55 — 1
United Statesyour region $8.99 $8.99 — 1
United Kingdom £13.75 £13.75 — 1
Europe (EUR) €15.49 €15.49 — 1
Canada CA$17.99 CA$17.99 — 1
Australia A$20.95 A$20.95 — 1
New Zealand NZ$23.49 NZ$23.49 — 1
Brazil R$53.49 R$53.49 — 1
Poland zł62.99 zł62.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About VELATO

VELATO

A roguelike deckbuilder where you don't just beat the odds — you outsmart the opponent reading you.In VELATO, you sit across the table from an AI that watches how you play, remembers when you've bluffed, and decides whether to call you out. Every hand becomes two games at once: the poker hand you build, and the mind game you play to sell it.Does the bluff go through or will they call it out? Do you dare to play? 🤡

A run at a glance

You climb through floors, and each floor puts you through three escalating tables:
  • Small table — warm up and set your strategy
  • Big table — pressure rises, stakes climb
  • Boss showdown — face an opponent with visible rules and hidden patterns you'll have to read and counter
Win the wrong way and the next boss may punish you for it, so you're always adapting your approach.

What are the specials?

  • Bluff against a thinking AI — It doesn't roll dice to decide. It reads your bets, tracks your exposed bluffs, and reacts to how risky you've been playing. Getting caught has consequences.
  • 120+ Jokers, many ways to win — Build a clean scoring engine, a high-pressure betting style, a flush setup, or a full-on deception run. Different runs reward completely different strategies.
  • A gold economy with real stakes — Every bet can snowball your run or end it on the spot. Knowing when to push and when to hold is half the game.
  • Score your way or trick your way — Win with raw hand power, or win hands you had no business winning through pure mind games. Both are valid and feel great.

Bluff is The heart of the game

The bluff system is the thing we're most proud of. That tension of staring down an opponent and daring them to call you — the kind that normally only exists in multiplayer poker — now lives inside a single-player roguelike. It turns every hand from a math problem into a negotiation.

On the roadmap

VELATO launches into Early Access on June 26, 2026, and there's more on the way for Full Release:
  • An investment system to buy and sell Jokers between hands like a live market
  • Collectible rare Jokers that drop in special runs
  • Multiplayer for 2–4 players — where the bluff finally meets human opponents. This single-player release is the proving ground for it.

Add VELATO to your wishlist and find out. Early Access — June 26, 2026.

VELATO — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

VELATO impresses players with its stunning visuals, smooth animations, and addictive gameplay loop centered around poker-inspired hand manipulation and multiplier combos that can go wildly synergistic. However, many note it treads heavily in Balatro's shadow as a derivative experience, and frustration stems from inconsistent difficulty spikes where boss fights feel reliant on cheap RNG and gimmicks rather than rewarding strategic play.

Recommended Jul 23, 2026
From a presentations standpoint, this game is an absolute triumph. The hypnotic visuals effects, the snappy cards animations, and the soundtrack creates a perfect trance-like states for long gaming sessions. The core system of breaking poker rules with absur dmodifiers is incredibly well executed. However, seasoned roguelite players might find its a bit too derivative. It borrows so heavily from Balatro that during the first few hours, it feels more like an expansion pack than a brand-new title. While the unique hand manipulation mechanics eventually help it stand on its own feet, the boss blind often rely on cheap gimmicks to artificiality increases the difficulty rater than testing your actuals strategy. It’s an excellent game, but it still sit slighty in the shadows of its inspirations.
Recommended Jul 21, 2026
I like this game. The gameplay is similar to poker, so it's quite easy. The Joker cards add excitement and surprise, rather than just a simple poker-style comparison. The downside is that the enemies aren't very smart; I haven't really found it challenging. I think it would be much more interesting if players competed against each other directly.
Recommended Jul 20, 2026
Rough Demo, but GREAT ART I must say. Really love the work of the artists for this game. The gameplay itself is very much inspired by Balatro but the game do have a lot potential actually. Very much of a Poker game this game is, which is very special and I really like it. The Bluff mechanic is awesome, especially with PVP mode coming as stated in the game itself. Really looking forward to see the full game. Let's go team!
Recommended Jul 20, 2026
tbh losing never been this addicting. its basicly balatros evil twin. the multiplyer synergys go absolutly crazy when u finnaly get them to hit, even if rng will straight up robs you at the final boss. solid 9/10 i hate it. currently quing up for anothr run rn
Recommended Jul 19, 2026
Basically a Balatro clone but with a harsher attitude lol. The multiplier combos go so hard when they actually hit, but the bad RNG will straight up ruin your night. Still queueing another run fr
Recommended Jul 18, 2026
If u love math, rogue-likes, and pure chaos, buy this immediately. Just be prepared to rage-quit when the final boss completely counters your exact build lmao rip.

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