The Crooked Hand
Released 25 September 2026 · PC · Indie, Strategy
Single-player poker with supernatural cheating. Rub a card between your palms to change its rank and suit. Your opponents cheat too. Read their faces, test them with bets, and save your limited Power for the right moment. Win matches, learn new tricks, and fight your way to the final table.
Story
YOU CAN CHEAT. SO CAN THEY. Bad hole card? Hold it between your palms and rub it into the card you need. In The Crooked Hand, you'll face crafty opponents in single-player five-card stud. You can change your cards, but they can secretly switch theirs, swap your hole card, or even see what you're hiding. Winning means playing your own hand well and figuring out what the other side is up to. CHANGE YOUR CARD. CHOOSE YOUR MOMENT. Pick a rank and suit, then rub your hole card into shape. Make a pair, complete a straight, or turn an unremarkable hand into a chance to strike back. But every change spends some of your limited Power. Is this hand worth it, or should you fold and save your chance for the next one? Just because you can change a card doesn't mean you always should. TEST THEM WITH BETS. READ THEIR REACTIONS. Your opponent's expression changes as the hand unfolds. A smile doesn't necessarily mean a strong hand. That moment of hesitation when you raise might tell you more. Weigh their reactions against the face-up cards and the betting. Keep up the pressure, call to see the next card, or get out while you can? Win with a strong hand, or make your opponent lose the...
Gameplay
YOU CAN CHEAT. SO CAN THEY. Bad hole card? Hold it between your palms and rub it into the card you need. In The Crooked Hand, you'll face crafty opponents in single-player five-card stud. You can change your cards, but they can secretly switch theirs, swap your hole card, or even see what you're hiding. Winning means playing your own hand well and figuring out what the other side is up to. CHANGE YOUR CARD. CHOOSE YOUR MOMENT. Pick a rank and suit, then rub your hole card into shape. Make a pair, complete a straight, or turn an unremarkable hand into a chance to strike back. But every change spends some of your limited Power. Is this hand worth it, or should you fold and save your chance for the next one? Just because you can change a card doesn't mean you always should. TEST THEM WITH BETS. READ THEIR REACTIONS. Your opponent's expression changes as the hand unfolds. A smile doesn't necessarily mean a strong hand. That moment of hesitation when you raise might tell you more. Weigh their reactions against the face-up cards and the betting. Keep up the pressure, call to see the next card, or get out while you can? Win with a strong hand, or make your opponent lose the nerve to keep betting. LEARN NEW WAYS TO CHEAT Win matches to earn Insight, then spend it on training to master new tricks and supernatural abilities. Recognize hole cards you've handled, switch in a...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
Release details
The Crooked Hand is a Indie and Strategy game by chenjd. The Crooked Hand came out on Friday, 25 September 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 25 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did The Crooked Hand come out?
The Crooked Hand came out on 25 September 2026.
Which platforms is The Crooked Hand on?
The Crooked Hand is on PC.
Who makes The Crooked Hand?
The Crooked Hand is developed by chenjd.
What kind of game is The Crooked Hand?
The Crooked Hand is a game of these genres: Indie and Strategy.