Turkish-Made The Varitav Is Coming in 2026

Developed by Khan Group Studio, the Turkish indie game The Varitav brings an action-roguelike experience to PC in 2026, where you battle growing hordes of enemies as a small fox.

We continue to see new projects from independent game developers in Turkey. This time, our radar is set on The Varitav, developed by Khan Group Studio. As part of the game's reveal, the developer reached out to GamePatchLine to share a press kit, high-resolution screenshots, and gameplay materials.

The Varitav is a top-down action-roguelike featuring pixel art. At the heart of the game is a small fox that doesn't look much like a war machine at first glance. However, things change quickly as the game progresses.

What kind of game is The Varitav?

The core gameplay loop of The Varitav is built upon a very simple idea: survive as long as possible.

Players control a small fox, battling waves of animal-themed enemies that are constantly closing in. As time passes, the number of enemies and the difficulty of encounters increase, requiring the player to level up and strengthen their character.

According to the information on the game's official Steam page, The Varitav offers an increasingly challenging survival experience. The player's goal is to hold out for as long as possible and progress through each new run by creating different ability combinations.

Every level brings a new decision

As the player levels up, they are presented with different skill options. By combining these abilities, it becomes possible to create a different build for each run.

The fox, which initially appears quite vulnerable, can transform into a much more powerful character in later minutes with the right choices.

This progression is clearly visible in the gameplay footage shared by the developer with GamePatchLine. Enemy groups that are sparse in the first few minutes turn into large hordes that cover a significant portion of the screen in later stages.

From this point on, it's not just the character's strength that matters, but also the player's movement and development choices.

Different biomes and animal-themed enemies

The challenges in The Varitav are not limited to a single environment. The game features different biomes, and these regions change both the visual atmosphere and the enemies encountered.

In the screenshots shared by the developer, green meadows, snowy regions, and areas with warmer tones stand out.

Rabbits, penguins, bees, and many other creatures inspired by various animals can appear against the player simultaneously. As the enemy density increases significantly in the later minutes, the game quickly moves away from its calm initial appearance.

Growing chaos beneath a cute exterior

One of the striking aspects of The Varitav is its visual approach. While utilizing pixel art, the game opts for a colorful and cute style in its character and enemy designs. The main character, the fox, sits at the center of this visual identity.

However, don't let this cute appearance fool you.

In the gameplay footage shared with us, it is evident that the number of enemies increases significantly during runs exceeding 20 minutes. As different attacks, enemy types, and effects appear on the screen simultaneously, the area where the player can move safely shrinks.

In short, the little fox's shift will not be very quiet.

The Varitav offers Turkish language support

Turkish interface support is also listed on The Varitav's Steam page. The announced minimum PC system requirements for the game seem quite accessible.

OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11

Processor: Intel Core i3-2100

Memory: 2 GB RAM

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 730

Storage: 1 GB available space

The game requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

When will The Varitav be released?

A specific release date for The Varitav has not yet been announced. The planned release year shown on the game's Steam page is 2026.

The Varitav has not been released for sale yet, but it can be added to your wishlist on Steam. Khan Group Studio is handling both the development and publishing of the game.

Players who want to follow the development process of The Varitav can follow the game's Instagram account and watch the published gameplay video.

Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5049610/The_Varitav/

Gameplay video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LRiGBNEBX8

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/playvaritav/

Disclaimer: The game information and visuals used in this news report were compiled from press materials shared with GamePatchLine by the developer of The Varitav and from the game's official Steam page.