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To be a "leader" that guides others forward, or to be an uncompromising "ruler"...VARLET is a school life RPG where, through encounters with troubled boys and girls who are also searching for themselves, you begin to uncover a version of yourself you never knew existed.

2025RPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby FURYU CORPORATION
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Frequently asked about VARLET

Does VARLET run on Steam Deck?
VARLET is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does VARLET cost?
VARLET is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to VARLET?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside VARLET are Disgaea PC, Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden.
Who developed VARLET?
VARLET was developed by FURYU CORPORATION.

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