Balatro comes to Xbox Game Pass with Assassin’s Creed, Fallout & Critical Role collabs
Bugsnax, Civilization 7, and Dead by Daylight are also featured in Balatro's latest update.
Balatro – Game Pass Announcement Trailer
Balatro is available on Xbox Game Pass starting today! This release comes alongside the 4th "Friends of Jimbo" update, bringing exciting new collaborations with titles like Critical Role, Bugsnax, Civilization…
Out of nowhere, Balatro has just hit Game Pass
Balatro recently celebrated its first birthday, and despite millions of players getting hooked on its satisfying, roguelike gameplay, it’s just opened itself up to millions more. While its modest price…
Balatro Dev Successfully Appeals PEGI 18 Rating Over Simulated Gambling
Last year, the publisher and developer of popular card game Balatro found themselves in an unusual argument with a ratings board after Balatro received an 18+ rating. But today, Balatro…
New Balatro rating means it’s no longer only suitable for adults
European videogame rating system PEGI has officially rescinded its 18 label for Balatro, after complaints were lodged with the board concerning its relationship to gambling. PEGI now says the poker-themed…
The best Balatro mods
What are the best Balatro mods? The indie smash hit made by one person in his spare time, topped the best games lists across the board last year and was…
Balatro style mahjong roguelike Aotenjo smoothes difficulty curve in new update
After the huge success of Balatro in 2024, we’ve seen several other adaptations of popular games into a similar roguelike format. One that speaks to my particular sensibilities is Aotenjo:…
Balatro becomes a gothic horror game in the absurd Forbidden Solitaire
If Balatro's captivating blend of roguelike antics and poker wasn't intense enough for you, maybe this Edgar Allen Poe-esque riff on solitaire will be. The ominously titled Forbidden Solitaire drags…
New Steam roguelike Passant is a chess Balatro, and you can try it now
Balatro proved that with enough thought, anything can become a roguelike. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a deck of cards, mahjong tiles, or just some dice, because all of…
Balatro has sold over 5 million units
LocalThunk's poker roguelike continues to be an indie sensation.