Balatro — Is It Worth Playing?

The poker roguelike.

Feb 2024+203 followers/wkRoguelikeby LocalThunk$11.99
Quick verdict Balatro holds 98% positive across 114,403 Steam reviews. It's drawing steady follower growth. If you enjoy Roguelike games like A Simple Square, Slaughter Horse 2, Rain of Awakening, it's an easy one to check out.

About Balatro

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory. The definitive poker roguelike experience. Endless possibilities - every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the course of your run. In-depth campaign mode complete with 8 difficulties, as well as challenge and seeded runs. Deftly deploy an array of potent tools: different Decks, Jokers, Tarot cards, Planet cards, Spectral cards, and Vouchers. Use these versatile instruments to ignite a combo frenzy and turbocharge your poker hands, crafting electrifying, adrenaline-fueled synergies. 150 Jokers, each with their own unique abilities 15 Decks with distinct modifiers to choose from for each run 5 potential variants of each Joker which add further abilities 22 Tarot cards variants that can enhance your regular playing cards 11 Planet cards that help level up your possible poker hands 32 Voucher cards to help provide permanent buffs for your current run Immerse yourself in Balatro’s distinctive psychedelic world. Let the synthwave soundtrack wash over you - wind down, escape the daily grind and prepare to enter the ultimate roguelike flow state. Improve your collection and discover new cards and secrets with every single run. Make use of the in-depth stats screen to study your best hands, most used Jokers, and more! Immerse yourself in the CRT fuzz and enjoy detailed, hand-crafted pixel art.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Followers
112,205
Followers / week
+203
24h peak players
11,753
Steam reviews
98% · 114,403
Genre
Roguelike
Developer
LocalThunk
Release
Feb 2024
Price
$11.99

Should You Play Balatro?

Who it's for: fans of Roguelike games like A Simple Square, Slaughter Horse 2, Rain of Awakening.

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory. The definitive poker roguelike experience. Endless possibilities - every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the co…

Balatro is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac

Minimum

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

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Balatro — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Balatro release?
Balatro released on Feb 2024 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Balatro?
Balatro is a Roguelike game. The poker roguelike.
Is Balatro multiplayer or co-op?
No — Balatro is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Balatro on Steam Deck or consoles?
Balatro runs on Windows, Mac via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Balatro cost?
Balatro is priced at $11.99 on Steam.
What are Balatro's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Balatro worth playing in 2026?
Yes — Balatro holds 98% positive across 114,403 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made Balatro?
Balatro is developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack.
What games is Balatro similar to?
Balatro sits alongside Roguelike games such as A Simple Square, Slaughter Horse 2, Rain of Awakening.
What platforms is Balatro on?
Balatro is available on Windows, Mac.

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