Balatro Achieves Major Sales Milestone

Last year was filled with fantastic gaming releases, but one title that truly captured the hearts of both players and critics was the indie roguelike sensation, Balatro. Developed single-handedly, this game not only garnered critical acclaim but also achieved astounding commercial success, surpassing an impressive milestone of 5 million copies sold!

Just over a month ago, Balatro's developer, LocalThunk, was celebrating the sale of 3.5 million copies. Remarkably, within just 40 days, the game saw an additional 1.5 million copies sold. This surge can likely be attributed to the 'The Game Awards effect,' a phenomenon that LocalThunk hinted at in a tweet.

Harvey Elliott, the CEO of publisher Playstack, hailed this milestone as an incredible achievement, deserving of celebration. He also expressed immense pride in both Balatro's developer and the dedicated team at Playstack.

Nearly a year post-launch, Balatro continues to thrive. The card-based roguelike is not only receiving regular updates but also engaging in exciting collaborations. Recently, it achieved a new personal record for peak concurrent players on Steam, demonstrating its ongoing popularity and success.