Balatro
2024 · LocalThunk
Has it aged?Why ↓
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.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4 / 5
Recent reviews
96%positive (98% all-time)
10,921reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
8.4kplaying at once, on average
−46%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 30k in Jan 2025.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
98%positive in its first year
96%positive in the last 6 months
As well liked as at launch.
Last updated
Feb 2025 last update from the developer
No update in the last year.