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Balatro

Balatro

LocalThunk · Playstack · Feb 20, 2024
2D Arcade Card Battler Card Game Casual Choices Matter
7,943
Last tracked
13,201
All-time peak
n/a
Δ 24h
90
Metacritic
Player count last observed
Live player data is temporarily unavailable; historical values remain visible for context.

Balatro - Steam Charts & Historical Stats

The poker roguelike. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Balatro. Player-count data was last observed Jul 21, 2026.

Price
$0.15
Genre
Casual
Developer
LocalThunk

Media Gallery

Balatro game capsule image

Screenshots

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Videos

Accolades Gameplay Video video thumbnail for Balatro
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Last Tracked Players

7.9K
change unavailable (24h)

All-Time Peak

13.2K
Feb 2026

Estimated Owners

2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $14.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

~71 days until next sale

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 96/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Stable

Value Score

Great Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Market at $14.99.

Market pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

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Activity Heatmap

UTC+0 (Your Timezone)
9.4K
Peak Activity
7.6K
Avg Activity
156
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Price History

Lowest Price
$0.12
Jul 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.15
US region
Price history across regions (last 30 days)

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
  • Processor: Any Intel or Apple Silicon processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
    Controller Support
    full
    Pricing
    Paid Game
    ₹ 690 (INR)

    Additional Information

    Categories
    Single-player Steam Achievements Full controller support Steam Trading Cards Color Alternatives Custom Volume Controls Mouse Only Option Playable without Timed Input DualSense Controller Support DualSense Controller Support Touch Only Option Steam Cloud Family Sharing
    Tags
    2D Arcade Card Battler Card Game Casual Choices Matter Deckbuilding Difficult Pixel Graphics Procedural Generation +10 more
    Supported Languages
    English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese
    Official Website
    https://www.playbalatro.com/

    Player-to-Price Ratio

    529.89
    7-day avg players per $1 spent

    Current Pricing

    💰
    ₹ 690
    Regular Price
    Historical low: $0.12 (Jul 2026)

    Additional Information

    🏆 Achievements
    31
    total achievements
    Featured:
    Ante Up!
    Ante Upper!
    👍 Recommendations
    157.8K
    positive reviews
    🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
    l
    Brazilian rating
    🇩🇪 Steam Germany
    0
    German classification
    📦 DLC Available
    1
    downloadable content
    🆘 Support
    🎁 Purchase Options
    1
    package options

    Developer Analytics

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    About This Game

    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.

    Detailed Description

    Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.

    Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory.

    • The definitive poker roguelike experience.

    • Endless possibilities - every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the course of your run.

    • In-depth campaign mode complete with 8 difficulties, as well as challenge and seeded runs.

    Deftly deploy an array of potent tools: different Decks, Jokers, Tarot cards, Planet cards, Spectral cards, and Vouchers. Use these versatile instruments to ignite a combo frenzy and turbocharge your poker hands, crafting electrifying, adrenaline-fueled synergies.

    • 150 Jokers, each with their own unique abilities

    • 15 Decks with distinct modifiers to choose from for each run

    • 5 potential variants of each Joker which add further abilities

    • 22 Tarot cards variants that can enhance your regular playing cards

    • 11 Planet cards that help level up your possible poker hands

    • 32 Voucher cards to help provide permanent buffs for your current run

    Immerse yourself in Balatro’s distinctive psychedelic world. Let the synthwave soundtrack wash over you - wind down, escape the daily grind and prepare to enter the ultimate roguelike flow state.

    • Improve your collection and discover new cards and secrets with every single run.

    • Make use of the in-depth stats screen to study your best hands, most used Jokers, and more!

    • Immerse yourself in the CRT fuzz and enjoy detailed, hand-crafted pixel art.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Balatro worth buying right now?
    Watch — $14.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
    When does Balatro go on sale?
    Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
    What do players think of Balatro?
    Very Positive — score 96/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
    Is Balatro free to play?
    Balatro costs $0.15 on Steam.
    What genre is Balatro?
    Balatro is a Casual, Indie, Strategy game.
    Who developed Balatro?
    Balatro was developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack.
    What platforms does Balatro support?
    Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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