Balatro
In short: Balatro is a strategy game released in 2024 by LocalThunk, available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Mobile. Our score: 9.3/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $10.45.
A poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder.
Balatro takes poker and turns it into an addictive roguelike. Collect jokers, create impossible combinations, and beat increasingly difficult blinds in this GOTY contender.
Game details
- Developer: LocalThunk
- Publisher: Playstack
- Release year: 2024
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Mobile
- Category: strategy
Our review
Balatro is pure poker-meets-roguelike genius. Building absurd joker combos that multiply your score into millions is insanely addictive. Simple concept, infinite depth. One of 2024's biggest surprises.
Pros
- Insanely addictive loop
- Simple yet deep
- Incredible value
- Endless replayability
Cons
- Can feel RNG dependent
- Minimal story
FAQ
- What kind of game is Balatro?
- A roguelike deckbuilder based on poker hands with addictive strategic depth.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026