Balatro

Balatro is a strategy game that blends deck-building and roguelite mechanics with the framework of poker. Players construct hands to earn chips and clear enemy blinds, building runs one hand at a time.

The game centers on customizing a deck of playing cards, enhancing them, and purchasing Jokers that modify how hands score. Discovering synergies between cards and Jokers is key to surviving increasingly difficult encounters.

Developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack, Balatro released on February 20, 2024, and is available across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile platforms.