Balatro hit a huge sales milestone

Balatro, the indie roguelike developed by a single person, continues its phenomenal success story. After surprising players and critics last year with its innovative gameplay and critical acclaim, the game has now sold over 5 million copies!

Just a month ago, the developer, LocalThunk, celebrated reaching 3.5 million sales. This astonishing growth—an additional 1.5 million copies in approximately 40 days—is likely attributed to the significant boost from The Game Awards, as hinted by the developer.

Harvey Elliott, CEO of Playstack, the game's publisher, lauded this achievement as incredible, expressing pride in both LocalThunk and the Playstack team.

Even nearly a year post-launch, Balatro remains incredibly popular. The card-based roguelike continues to receive updates, including exciting collaborations, and recently achieved a new peak concurrent player count on Steam. This sustained success underscores the game's enduring appeal and quality.