Balatro

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Balatro is a mind-bending, poker-themed roguelike deckbuilder where chaos meets strategy in a cascade of cards, combos, and cosmic luck. Forge explosive synergies by pairing classic poker hands with bizarre, game-altering Joker cards.

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Developer:
LocalThunk
Publisher:
Playstack
Engine:
LÖVE
Release date:
20 February 2024
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Recent Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (1949)
All Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (102594)

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Description

Balatro is a mind-bending, poker-themed roguelike deckbuilder where chaos meets strategy in a cascade of cards, combos, and cosmic luck.

Forge explosive synergies by pairing classic poker hands with bizarre, game-altering Joker cards. Stack chips, crush cunning blinds, and uncover hidden decks and secret hands as you climb toward the ultimate challenge: defeating the final boss blind and claiming the victory prize. One lucky draw could change everything—or collapse your entire run.

  • The ultimate fusion of poker logic and roguelike intensity.

  • Infinite variety—every Joker, discard, and card draw can twist fate and redefine your path.

  • Rich campaign mode with 8 escalating difficulties, plus challenge runs and seeded gameplay for endless replayability.

Wield a wild arsenal of power-ups: choose from diverse Decks, unlock cryptic Tarot cards, summon planetary forces, activate spectral effects, and cash in rare Vouchers. Each run becomes a custom-built engine of destruction, fueled by synergy and surprise.

  • 150 uniquely powered Jokers, each bending the rules in unexpected ways

  • 15 distinct Decks, each offering unique modifiers that shape your playstyle

  • 5 upgrade tiers for each Joker, unlocking escalating power and complexity

  • 22 Tarot cards that amplify and transform your standard playing cards

  • 11 Planet cards that evolve your poker hand potential

  • 32 Voucher cards granting permanent, run-long upgrades

Dive into Balatro’s trippy, retro-futuristic universe. Let the pulsing synthwave soundtrack pull you under as CRT glitches flicker and cards fly—this is meditative mayhem, a high-stakes escape from reality into pure, addictive flow.

  • Expand your collection and unlock hidden content with every run.

  • Track your progress with in-depth stats: analyze top hands, favorite Jokers, and winning strategies.

  • Enjoy meticulously crafted pixel art drenched in retro atmosphere and analog noise.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
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*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

User reviews

TD_Tweeder
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
105h played

I would have wrote a review sooner, but I was in rehab. Too bad when I was released I just got on this game again. My social life and career is ruined because of Balatro. Sometimes I regret it until I hit every face

Helpful: 0
invincibleheart7
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
18.7h played

This game is awesome. You might leave for a few days or a week, but something draws you back. It is a bell curve: you get addicted, find it to be repetitive, and then come back cause it is so cool.

Helpful: 0
DSS_GLCthulhu
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
14.1h played

Went from "huh, this game is cool" to hard addicted to this game in the span of my first 5 runs. If you like roguelikes and/or poker, this game is 100% for you. 10/10

Helpful: 0
tungmapu
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
93.6h played

Not a fan of board game, card game...but I have to admit, this game make me frustrated the way that I can't stop playing it. One more time I said...

Helpful: 2
ephraim225
Recommended | 19 Jul 2026
242h played

One of the most unique concepts for a game I've ever experienced, Balatro uses the game of Poker as the core mechanic in a rogue-lite style of game. Basically, you "attack" by playing Poker hands from your deck. The

Helpful: 0
moistbutthole
Recommended | 18 Jul 2026
13.1h played

Going into debt to fund my crippling gambling addiction. The clowns and music are hypnotically relaxing. Note to self: Remember seed#8T3UF4LK and buy debt gold card again.

Helpful: 0