Roguelike deckbuilder meets hex-tile city builder! Build a resource engine to survive the center’s rising demands. Place producers, converters, and combo-rich tiles. Roll dice to shop, pick perks, and chase wildly different builds every run.

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Planned Release Date: 2026

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About This Game

Vena is a genre-defying fusion that combines the best elements of city-building, roguelike deckbuilding and automation into an ecstatic experience.

You begin with the central tile, the Nexus. It consumes six resource types with demand growing each game phase. Place tiles to feed the Nexus through the six veins reaching out from it. Chain converters, duplicate producers, gamble on high-risk/high-reward tiles and survive nine phases to beat the game.

Vena offers:

  • A Never Seen Before Genre Mix: Experience the satisfaction of city-building combined with the strategic variety of a roguelike.

  • Infinite Replayability: No two runs are the same. Every session forces you to adapt to new perks and tiles.

  • Deep Progression: Push your skills with 7 distinct game modes and 5 difficulty tiers ranging from Normal to God.

  • Immersive Sound Design: Satisfying placement sounds and an original ethnic soundtrack.

  • Endless Strategic Synergies and Possibilities.

The Shop

Between every game phase you will roll dice to secure essential tiles. Hold and reroll dice to hit a perfect triplet and unlock an extra fourth dice to break the economy. Don't like the current selection? Shuffle the available tiles and hunt for the specific component that creates your perfect synergy. Select one of three perks at the end of the shop to define your run's strategy.

Vena contains:

  • 200+ Rotatable Hex Tiles: Collect tiles across 4 rarities (Common to Legendary), each with unique mechanical effects and gorgeous mythic artwork.

  • 50+ Distinct Perks: Unlock powerful abilities that allow you to break the rules and enable wild strategies.

  • High-Stakes Shop: A tactical dice system where smart risks lead to massive rewards.

  • 20+ Unlockable Skins: Show off your mastery by completing achievements and conquering high difficulties.

Immerse yourself in Vena’s cohesive atmosphere. The detailed pixel art and original ethnic soundtrack are engineered to work in perfect harmony. Every sound cue matches the game's rhythm, helping you relax, focus, and enter the ultimate automation flow state.

Vena is:

  • Easy to pick up, impossible to fully master.

  • Designed to ensure there is always room to improve your efficiency and perfect your engine.

  • A visual and auditory experience where every element fits together seamlessly.

Solo Developer Project

Vena is a passion project created by a single developer. From the code and game design to the pixel art and soundtrack, every part of this game was built to provide a unique and polished experience. Thank you for supporting indie development!

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10
    • Processor: Quad core 2Ghz+
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Low resolution game (pixel art)
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 12.0 (Monterey)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Apple M1
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Metal-capable GPU (Intel UHD 630, Radeon Pro 555, or Apple M1)
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Linux (tarball installation)
    • Processor: Dual core 2Ghz+
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: PulseAudio
    • Additional Notes: Low resolution game (pixel art)
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