BALATRO
Balatro is a roguelike deck-building game that reimagines poker with a strategic twist. Players build powerful decks using playing cards, jokers, and modifiers to create high-scoring hands while facing escalating challenges. With surreal visuals, a hypnotic soundtrack, and endlessly replayable mechanics, Balatro turns familiar card gameplay into an addictive, unpredictable experience.
“A 20-minute loop that is truly perfect.”
John Famiglietti (aka Johnny Health)
The Game Awards 2024:
Best Indie Game; Best Debut Indie Game; Best Mobile Game; Nominated for GOTY; Best Game Direction.
Golden Joystick Awards 2024:
Best Indie Game; Breakthrough Award (Critics' Choice) Winner; Nominated for Ultimate GOTY; Best Audio Design; PC GOTY.
Game Developers Choice Awards 2025:
GOTY; Best Debut; Best Design; Innovation Award; Honorable Mention for Best Audio.
Bafta Game Awards 2025:
Best Debut; Nominated for Best Game, Game Design and New Intellectual Property; Longlisted for Music Award.
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“A 20-minute loop that is truly perfect.”
John Famiglietti (aka Johnny Health)
“
The Game Awards 2024:
Best Indie Game; Best Debut Indie Game; Best Mobile Game; Nominated for GOTY; Best Game Direction.
Golden Joystick Awards 2024:
Best Indie Game; Breakthrough Award (Critics' Choice) winner; Nominated for Ultimate GOTY; Best Audio Design; PC GOTY.
DISCOVER MORE FROM BALATRO
Bafta Game Awards 2025:
Best Debut; Nominated for Best Game, Game Design and New Intellectual Property; Longlisted for Music Award.
Game Developers Choice Awards 2025:
GOTY; Best Debut; Best Design; Innovation Award; Honorable Mention for Best Audio.
