Image: Playstack I’m sorry, there’s simply no escape. The addictive magic roguelike poker game Balatro, which grossed $1M in eight hours, sold 500,000 copies in 10 days, and has now been played for 1,742 years, is now coming to iPhone and Android too.
That’s the word directly from the game’s anonymous solo developer LocalThunk and their publisher Playstack Games, who participated in a verified Reddit AMA earlier this week.
https://www.reddit.com/r/balatro/comments/1bebf1g/comment/kutxwa3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button The game originally shipped for consoles and Windows PCs — and was briefly banned from some storefronts over a ratings mistake. It’s back, and there’s also now a MacOS port that you can access by buying the game on Steam.
The full Reddit AMA has loads of insight into Balatro’s development process, including their biggest…
Abel Glover
It’s fascinating to see how a game like Balatro, with its unique blend of poker and roguelike elements, has captured the attention of so many players. The success it has achieved in such a short amount of time is truly impressive. I can only imagine the level of strategic thinking and planning required to excel in a game like this. Have you had a chance to try it out yet? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how it challenges your analytical skills and strategic mindset.