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Steam app 2379780 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:45 UTC

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.

History chartsJune 2026 to September 2026
Last 30 days−259.7Gain−3.35%% gain9,806Peak
Balatro Steam header artwork
LocalThunkPlaystack
5,844playing now
8,33124-hour peak
43,825all-time peak
7,496average, last 30 days

Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:45 UTC
App ID
2379780
Product type
Game
Developer
LocalThunk
Publisher
Playstack
Release date
20 Feb, 2024
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
31
Steam Deck
Verified
Metacritic
90

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsMouse Only OptionTouch Only OptionSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Color AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed Input

Popular tags

Card GameRoguelikeRoguelike DeckbuilderDeckbuildingSingleplayerStrategyPixel GraphicsReplay ValueRogueliteIndieTurn-BasedCasualCard BattlerDifficult2DChoices MatterRelaxingTurn-Based StrategyArcadeProcedural Generation
About this gameFull description from Steam
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.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

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

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:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages12 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Dutch
Japanese
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

31 achievements in total.

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Ante Up!Achievement
Ante Upper!Achievement
Heads UpAchievement
Low StakesAchievement
Mid StakesAchievement
High StakesAchievement
Card PlayerAchievement
Card DiscarderAchievement
Nest EggAchievement
FlushedAchievement

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