Balatro exceeds five million sales across all devices

Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike elements from LocalThunk, has achieved a remarkable milestone: over five million sales across all platforms. This success, achieved despite being a solo-developed title, represents a significant achievement for developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack, particularly given that these are all premium sales.

While the exact mobile sales figures remain undisclosed, the game's mobile performance has been exceptionally strong, adding a substantial 1.5 million sales since December, when the total stood at 3.5 million. This impressive growth, coupled with numerous mobile awards, highlights Balatro's considerable impact on the mobile gaming market.

While not definitively a mobile indie breakthrough, Balatro's success is undeniably noteworthy. Its high-profile achievement, particularly considering its development journey, makes it a compelling case study. The long-term sales trajectory remains to be seen, especially as the game continues to receive updates.

This success raises the question: will Balatro's performance inspire greater confidence in the mobile indie market, both among developers and players? Only time will tell.

For a detailed look at why Balatro earned a five-star rating from us, check out our comprehensive review.