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Balatro, the acclaimed roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, is making its mobile debut later this month! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium title offers a unique Poker-inspired experience. Having already achieved over 2 million sales across various consoles and PC platforms in under six months, Balatro is poised for mobile success. A significant free update is planned for 2025, introducing fresh gameplay mechanics and strategies.
Balatro will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android. Watch the mobile announcement trailer below, showcasing its mobile adaptation:
For those unfamiliar with Balatro, check out my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to review] and my "Best Games of 2024 So Far" feature on Switch [link to feature], both highlighting this exceptional game. I also conducted an interview with LocalThunk about the game and its mobile release [link to interview].
Pre-order Balatro now on the App Store [iOS pre-order link] and pre-register on Google Play [Android pre-register link]. The Apple Arcade version is also available [Apple Arcade link]. If you're a fan of roguelikes or already experienced Balatro's brilliance, don't miss out on this highly anticipated mobile release on September 26th!