Balatro has achieved yet another big sales milestone by selling 3,500,000 units. The poker roguelike Balatro was a surprise hit of the year, even becoming a Game of the Year nominee in this year's The Game Awards. With its simplistic premise and graphics, not many expected the card game to be a massive hit. However, sales reports throughout the year have proven that good gameplay and great mechanics help create success stories in the industry.
Sales have continued to skyrocket because of Balatro's Game Awards nomination. This isn't really that surprising, as its first week alone on Android and iOS drew $1 million. The week the nominations were announced, the game sold units amounting to $727,000 in just seven days. The nominations in different categories have helped keep the poker roguelike at the top of many gamers' lists. Balatro may have passed another sales milestone yet again according to a new announcement.
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Balatro's Twitter posted that the game has sold 3,500,000 units as of December 12, 2024. A few fans from the comments section praised the game even more, with some even stating they bought the game multiple times. A large number confirmed that they also purchased it on different platforms to show support. Many even claimed that it could be the start of a revolution for the recognition of more indie developers, especially because many consider Balatro to be one of the best indie games of 2024.
How Much Has Balatro Sold Since Its Release?
- 3,500,000 units over multiple platforms
Regardless of the results of The Game Awards, many already expect Balatro to continue its success. Its simple laid-back nature and pick-up-and-play mechanics have many fans entertained without having the need to expend too much time and effort on other factors. Its lack of microtransactions has also been praised. Not to mention, the developer regularly updates the title.
Some fans are hoping that Balatro wins Best Game Direction, among the other nominations it has. There is a high likelihood that the game could win in any of the categories in this year's The Game Awards based on merits and fan support alone. The simple card game has proven that it can hold its own where it matters. Considering that it's been out for less than a year, the future is very bright. Hopefully, Balatro continues to improve and innovate, and that the developer can keep sustaining the game. There is still a lot of untapped potential in terms of possibilities for the game's content, and because of its simplistic appeal, it could continue soaring through the sales charts based on its current trajectory.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 100%
- Released
- February 20, 2024
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Gambling Themes
- Developer(s)
- LocalThunk
- Publisher(s)
- Playstack
- Engine
- LÖVE
WHERE TO PLAY
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
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Android, iOS
- Genre(s)
- Strategy, Digital Card Game, Roguelike
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
