Balatro Achieves 1 Million Sales in First Month, Mobile Version Announced

Solo developer LocalThunk's innovative deckbuilder garners widespread acclaim and plans for expansion.

Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder, reached 1 million sales in its first month, with a mobile version announced.
Created by solo developer LocalThunk, Balatro challenges players with poker hands and deck augmentation for progression.
The game has been acclaimed for its innovative gameplay, earning a 9.5 out of 10 from Game Informer.
Controversy arose as its age rating was increased due to alleged gambling imagery, affecting its availability in some regions.
Developer LocalThunk expressed gratitude for the game's success and is planning future updates, including a mobile port.