Balatro exceeds five million sales across all devices

Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike elements from LocalThunk, has achieved remarkable success, surpassing five million sales across all platforms. This impressive feat, achieved by a solo developer and published by Playstack, represents a significant milestone in premium mobile gaming.

While exact mobile sales figures remain undisclosed, a substantial increase of 1.5 million sales has been recorded since December, when sales reached 3.5 million. This growth highlights Balatro's continued popularity and enduring appeal.

While not necessarily a singular breakthrough for indie mobile games, Balatro's success stands out due to its high profile and the considerable effort invested in its development and marketing. Its long-term performance remains to be seen, particularly as it continues to receive updates and expands its reach.

The question remains: will Balatro's success inspire greater confidence in the indie mobile gaming market, encouraging more developers to explore this platform? Only time will tell.

For a detailed look at why Balatro received a perfect five-star rating from us, check out our comprehensive review.