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Balatro

LocalThunk's Balatro is a deck-building roguelike that uses poker as a launchpad to create something that offers endless possibilities.

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Balatro Tag Page Cover Art
Strategy
Digital Card Game
Roguelike
Released
February 20, 2024
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Gambling Themes
Developer(s)
LocalThunk
Publisher(s)
Playstack
Engine
LÖVE

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.

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.

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

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