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Balatro

2024
CasualStrategyIndieRoguelikeRoguelite
⏱ ~7.7h to beat (main story)
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Balatro was released in 2024. It is a Casual, Strategy, Indie, Roguelike, Roguelite game. The main story takes approximately 7.7 hours to complete.

About 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.

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

Where to buy Balatro

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Frequently asked questions about Balatro

How long does it take to beat Balatro?

The main story of Balatro takes approximately 7.7 hours to complete. Total completion time may vary depending on playstyle and difficulty.

What genre is Balatro?

Balatro is a Casual, Strategy, Indie, Roguelike, Roguelite game, released in 2024.

Is Balatro worth playing?

Balatro is a casual game from 2024. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Slay the Spire, 9 Kings, Shogun Showdown. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

What games are similar to Balatro?

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