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Balatro

Balatro news, demos, release date details, and more, as we deliver all you need to know about the roguelike deckbuilder that puts a spin on poker.

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Developer Playstack

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New Balatro patch makes difficulty changes across the board - The Stuntman Joker, wearing helmet and shades.

New Balatro patch makes big improvements to difficulty at all levels

May 2, 2024

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New Balatro patch makes the hardest difficulties easier

Balatro patch 1.0.1 experimental: a blue joker card on a red and blue swirly background

Apr 8, 2024

A physical Balatro deck exists, and now I want one for myself

Balatro physical deck of cards - A polychrome throwback Joker in the roguelike deckbuilder based on poker and big two.

Apr 4, 2024

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The year’s biggest indie hit just got a rare discount on Steam

This year's biggest indie hit gets a rare discount: An ace playing card, from Balatro.

Mar 25, 2024

The indie breakout hit of 2024 has now sold over a million copies

A pixelated joker from the roguelike game Balatro.

Mar 18, 2024

Beloved card game Balatro hits massive milestone after delisting drama

Balatro: the joker poker card

Mar 6, 2024

Poker roguelike Balatro spared Steam delisting over gambling concerns

Balatro age rating Steam: a close up of a pixelated joker card on a green background

Mar 4, 2024

Roguelike game Balatro removed from storefronts for “gambling” content

Mar 1, 2024

Hit roguelike deckbuilder makes a million dollars in just eight hours

Roguelike deckbuilder sells a million copies in eight hours: A joker card from Balatro.

Feb 27, 2024

2024’s best-reviewed indie game to date is my new roguelike obsession

A pixelated joker from the roguelike game Balatro.

Feb 26, 2024

Slay the Spire has a deckbuilding rival on Steam, and it’s a mega-hit

Balatro success Steam: a Joker playing card on a grey background with a jester skull on the card

Feb 24, 2024

What does the Balatro Blank Voucher do?

Balatro blank voucher: a large, blank voucher.

Feb 21, 2024

New deckbuilding roguelike gets rave reviews, and you can play it now

Balatro Steam out now: a Joker card on a green background

Feb 20, 2024

New roguelike deckbuilder is suddenly one of Steam’s most played games

New Steam roguelike deckbuilder Balatro: A smiling joker from roguelike deckbuilder Balatro

Feb 9, 2024