Balatro exceeds five million sales across all devices

Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike mechanics from LocalThunk, has achieved a remarkable milestone: five million sales across all platforms. This impressive figure includes a significant contribution from mobile, where the game has garnered numerous awards.

While the overall sales may seem modest compared to some mobile gaming giants, it's crucial to remember that Balatro is a solo-developed title, and these are all premium sales, directly benefiting developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack. This makes the five million sales figure particularly noteworthy. Precise mobile sales figures aren't currently available, but a December update reported 3.5 million sales, indicating a substantial 1.5 million increase since then.

While Balatro's success shouldn't be considered the sole benchmark for indie mobile game breakthroughs, it undoubtedly represents a significant achievement. Its journey to popularity, marked by consistent updates and cross-platform releases, highlights the potential for well-crafted indie games on mobile. The long-term sales performance of Balatro, as it continues to receive updates, will be particularly interesting to observe.

This success raises the important question: Will Balatro's achievement inspire greater confidence in the mobile market for both players and industry professionals seeking to bring indie games to a wider audience? We certainly hope so.

For those unfamiliar with Balatro, our five-star review provides a comprehensive look at why this game has captivated players worldwide.