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Balatro exceeds five million sales across all devices

by Savannah Feb 28,2025

Balatro, LocalThunk's acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike elements, has achieved remarkable success, surpassing five million sales across all platforms. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering its solo development and premium pricing model, generating substantial revenue for developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack.

While precise mobile sales figures remain undisclosed, the game's mobile performance has been significant, adding 1.5 million sales since December, when sales reached 3.5 million. This success, coupled with numerous awards, positions Balatro as a prominent example of indie game triumph on mobile.

A Mobile Indie Success Story?

While not definitively a breakthrough for mobile indie games, Balatro's performance is undeniably a high-profile success. Its journey to popularity showcases the potential for well-crafted, premium indie titles on mobile platforms. The long-term impact on industry confidence and player perception remains to be seen, but Balatro's continued success, fueled by ongoing updates, offers a promising outlook.

For a detailed perspective on Balatro's gameplay and merits, check out our five-star review.

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