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Balatro
Steam
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Developer: LocalThunk
Official page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/
Official page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/
Why it is on the board
A solo-developed poker roguelike that refuses to leave the conversation. The definition of a slow-burn hit.
Game facts
First released: February 20, 2024
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Indie, Card & Board Game
Developed by LocalThunk · Published by Playstack
Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.
Steam players say: Overwhelmingly Positive · 98% positive from 200,291 reviews
Players tag it: Card GameRoguelike DeckbuilderRogue-likeDeckbuildingSingleplayer
Game data and screenshots via IGDB, updated october 26, 2026.
Review summary via Steam · tags and playtime via SteamSpy.
From the devs
Hi everyone,Some new merch has joined the Balatro universe!We’ve teamed up with Fangamer to release the 2026 Balatro Calendar, available now for $19.The Joker-themed calendar puts Ben Starr in the role of several jokers from the game, and no, we don’t have any dirt on him; he…
Customise your decks with stunning new cosmetic card skins featuring fan-favourite characters like Vault Boy, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, Percival Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III and more! This update is now available on PC, Consoles & Mobile.
News via Steam.
Watch it played
Players discover games by watching people play them. The Streams Hub lists live and recent creator streams for Balatro, always credited to the creator and linked to their own channel.
Top clips · last 28 days
GENTLEMAN's AGREEMENT
Doc HATES math
dating life reaveal ir lack thereof
emo bean's take on green deck gold stake
WISH MY WHAT?!Clips via Twitch, credited to their creators.