Open now · By request
Verano playtest
by Studio Hamau Ltd
Verano is a third-person fishing adventure set in a fantastical archipelago. Players step into the role of a young fisherman who embarks on a heartfelt quest to find a cure for a mysterious curse.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- Oct 24, 2025
- Planned release
- To be announced
- Developer
- Studio Hamau Ltd
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English
How to join the Verano playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Verano playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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About Verano
On the surface, Verano offers a gentle blend of exploration and fishing. Players sail between islands, discover vibrant fishing spots filled with unique sea life, and engage in dynamic, skill-based fishing encounters through quests and challenges.
Gameplay
- Exploration Sail the open seas to uncover new fishing grounds and encounter a wide array of marine species.
- Fishing Players are challenged to anticipate fish behavior and use a mix of reflexes, timing, and stamina to reel in their catch. Advanced encounters demand mastery of mechanics and keen observation.
- Upgrade Catches can be sold to earn new gear, bait, and tools that unlock access to new areas and rarer species. Tools can be strategically combined to better suit specific challenges, making progress feel both personal and purposeful.
While Verano is designed to be accessible and instantly engaging, aimed at both casual and extended play, it's narrative subtly unfolds over the curse of one unexpected summer. As the summer festival nears the island, fish are becoming scarce and an ominous and large serpentine-like creature lurks the island's shores in darkness.
From the game's Steam page.
