Balatro
Strategy · Paid · 5.0 out of 5 from 107,410 ratings
A hypnotic deck-building roguelike that mixes poker hand-making with rule-bending Jokers for endlessly replayable runs.
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GenreStrategy
PricePaid
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Ad intensitynone
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DeveloperPlaystack Ltd
Rating5.0 out of 5 from 107,410 ratings
What players like
- Extremely addictive gameplay loop
- Zero ads or in-app purchases
- 150+ unique Jokers enable endless combos
- Beautifully crafted pixel art with catchy music
- Works offline anywhere, anytime
Common complaints
- Portrait mode missing for mobile
- UI text too small and hard to read on phone screens
- Progression glitch prevents achievement unlock
- RNG feels weighted unfairly as more content unlocks
- Apple Pencil drag interactions broken after recent update
What real reviews say
★★★★★ Doesn’t cost enough. I have this game on my phone, PlayStation, and computer, yet I still don’t think I have payed enough money for the 1347 total hours I’ve sunk into this game. 5x C++
★★★★★ Best game ever Canada rules
★★★★★ Strategy + Fun Excellent deck building strategy game. Each round is a completely different play thru.
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