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The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro is a card game, roguelike deckbuilder and rogue-like game
developed by LocalThunk
and published by Playstack.
Released on February 20th 2024 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 153,566 reviews of which 150,524 were positive and 3,042 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 13.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 7.06€ on Gamivo.
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System requirements
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics
- Storage: 150 MB available space
MacOS
- OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
- Processor: Any Intel or Apple Silicon processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 150 MB available space
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Peak game. Please add progress compatibility with other platforms, i.e. mobile
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Balatro is a roguelite deckbuilder pretending to be a pixel-art poker game. I know everyone's at least heard of it at this point, but I've 100%'d it 2.5 times on mobile and wrote this to figure out where my life went wrong. Gameplay Balatro eases you into madness: You start with a basic deck of 54 cards, score points on traditional poker hands, and earn money. Spend that money on upgrades: joker cards that alter scoring, "tarot cards" that upgrade your deck, and "celestial" cards that increase point yields. It seems so simple. And then it goes off the rails. You're constantly unlocking new decks that behave in unique ways, new jokers that add crazy nuance and multipliers, new ways to score, etc. "Spectral" cards tempt you to risk everything in exchange for massive gains. New difficulties force you to level up faster. Before you know it, you've spent an entire overnight flight trying to score a hand with five gold sevens of clubs, and have yet to sleep a wink. What Works For Me ✅ I actually love the artwork. It's so dumb and so simple, but some of the jokers are just… the best. ✅ I did not understand poker or poker hands before Balatro , but "Run Info" includes a simple visual guide that makes more sense than any video I've ever watched. ✅ The card synergies! The absolute insanity you can create with some Magicians and a Lucky Cat, or a King, a Mime, and a lot of chariots, red seals, and demonic deer! ✅ Players that stumble across particularly cool combinations can share "seeds" for others to enjoy too, or use their own seeds to conduct post-mortems on rounds that didn't quite work. Seeded games do not count toward victories or achievements. If you're still in relatively early game, this was in my most recent play-through and is hilariously OP; I have never hit the billions so quickly: DWDV2JTN What Doesn't Work For Me 🟥 The Steam version is less intuitive than the mobile app (but does work well on Steamdeck). On mobile, you drag and drop cards to buy, sell, use, etc. On desktop, the cards sprout little tabs that you have to click to buy, sell, use, etc. It's less tactile and a little more… fiddly. 🟥 The mobile version is a battery vampire. I recently flew from the USA to Italy and back again, and despite having my Switch and a half-dozen reports to write, played Balatro the entire time. The battery pack that powered my husband's and my phones through a week-long blackout last year was fully depleted by the time I returned home. 🟥 Endless mode ramps up too quickly, especially on lower stakes. You want to refine an interesting deck, but the game gives you a few extra antes before saying, "Okay, now score 300 million." Well, ♥♥♥♥ you too. 🟥 No one will read this review because this little indie game that the dev reportedly made for his friends has taken off like Stardew Valley . I am so late to this party that it isn't even fashionable. Final Thoughts + Recommendation If you haven't played Balatro , or if you have but don't understand the hype (like me at first): it starts off pretending to be poker, but it's not poker. It is a tricky, RNG-driven roguelike with some insanely cool engine-building and so much variety that you will never play the same game twice. In a weird way, I think it reminds me more of engine-building board games like Terraforming Mars , Race for the Galaxy , and Splendor than any particular card game. I love a good puzzle and building a good foundation, and that's what Balatro is about. It's also super easy to play in waiting rooms, lounges, in front of the TV, and so on. If you enjoy Balatro , then I'd suggest checking out [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1404850/Luck_be_a_Landlord/?curator_clanid=45365863]Luck Be A Landlord , [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/Slay_the_Spire/]Slay the Spire , and [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/3211750/Neongarten/?curator_clanid=45365863]Neongarten for similar-but-different games. Follow [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45365863/]Eekz Today for more crafting, life sim, management, strategy, and story-rich recommendations.
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I played a cracked version of this game for more than 300h and felt bad then i buy it. sorry localthunk. this review supposed to be more than 300 hours on review.
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Balatro isn't just a game, it's a lifestyle. Since I started playing Balatro, I've been thinking about Balatring 24/7. My grades in college improved because my math skills are now at a supreme level, as well as my love life. Since I started playing Balatro, women don't even approach me, so I haven't had the chance to be disappointed in love. However, I see this as an improvement, because I was already scared of them anyway. So in short: play Balatro.
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Well after 100%ing the game I can say, without a doubt, That this is the worst game I've ever played. You can definitely tell that this was made by a single developer, due to the extreme levels of dedication, creativity, and insane commitment to detail in every godforsaken joker, consumable, and just general vibe. And don't even get me started on this "soundtrack", as it's more of a constant and droning theme to the entire game. It too has obviously been created with love and I can't get enough of it (or seem to get it out of my head while not playing the game. So I guess if you want a great looking, sounding, and enjoyable game (that was obviously created with love) then I guess pick up a copy. As for me I'll be sticking to my AAA titles, and definitely not putting another 900 hours into this "great game"
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Frequently Asked Questions
Balatro is currently priced at 13.99€ on Steam.
No, Balatro is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 13.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Balatro received 150,524 positive votes out of a total of 153,566 achieving an impressive rating of 9.67.
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Balatro was developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack.
Yes, Balatro is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Balatro is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, Balatro is not playable on Linux.
Balatro is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Balatro. Explore additional content available for Balatro on Steam.
No, Balatro does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Balatro does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Balatro is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Balatro.
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