Balatro
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.
- Released
- 2024
- Developer
- LocalThunk
- Platforms
- 3 systems
- Critics
- 90
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 0.15 GB
What is Balatro?
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.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 20 February 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publisher | Playstack |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Roguelike |
| Languages | 12 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q124357469, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Balatro received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
- Color Alternatives
Hearing
- Custom Volume Controls
Input
- Full controller support
- Mouse Only Option
- Touch Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 0.15 GB |
| Add-on content | 1 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 300 most recent negative Steam reviews of Balatro on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like Balatro
24 games overlap with Balatro on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Slay the Spire, Backpack Hero and Monster Train.
Common questions about Balatro
What platforms is Balatro on?
Balatro is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Steam Deck. It first released in 2024.
How much does Balatro cost?
$14.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Balatro?
98% of 197,690 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Overwhelmingly Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Balatro?
90 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Balatro work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Balatro as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the Balatro download?
0.15 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.