Balatro

When Poker Meets Solitaire

App stats

By: Playstack
Version: 0.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-21)
Creation date: 2024-09-24
Price: 9.99
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other:
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • full network access
  • control vibration
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

Welcome to the official Balatro game!

Highly addictive and endlessly satisfying, Balatro is a magical mix of card games like Solitaire and Poker, that lets you twist the rules in ways never seen before!

Your goal is to beat Boss Blinds by making strong poker hands.
Find new Jokers that change the game and create awesome and exciting combos! Win enough chips to beat tricky bosses, and find hidden bonus hands and decks as you play.

You’ll need all the help you can get to beat the big boss, win the final challenge, and win the game.

Features:

* Remastered controls for touch screen devices; now even more satisfying!
* Each run is different: every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the course of your run.
* Multiple game items: discover over 150 Jokers, each with special powers. Use them with different decks,upgrade cards and vouchers to boost your scores.
* Different Game modes: Campaign mode and challenge mode for you to play.
* Beautiful Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in the CRT fuzz and enjoy detailed, hand-crafted pixel art.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Addictive gameplay with high replayability
  • No microtransactions, full game experience
  • Ported well to mobile with effective touch controls
  • Engaging and rewarding mechanics that encourage experimentation
  • Great overall fun across multiple platforms
Cons
  • Battery drain issues, especially in the background
  • UI and controls not optimal for touchscreen
  • Cloud save/sync reliability problems
  • Sound issues, including audio not working properly
  • Progress loss due to bugs or syncing issues
Most mentioned
  • Addictive and fun gameplay
  • Battery drain issues
  • Touchscreen control issues
  • Cloud save and syncing problems
  • Sound-related bugs
User reviews
I bought this on Google Play because it was cheaper and more convenient in mobile and it plays fantastic with no extra micro transactions or anything... But I also liked it so much, it caused me to buy it again on Steam so I can play it in windowed mode and be a solitaire replacement on my pc... So you could probably say I like it and think it's damn fun.
by Adam Kaczmarek, 2024-11-26

This game is a masterpiece. It's simple to learn, yet has a skill ceiling that grows with you as you learn more about the jokers and master tricks of the game. It wants you to exploit the rules, find synergy, and blast past the goals set each level, but it never just hand it to you. Playing the game is rewarding and inspires that "just one more run" feel.
by Dylan Barton, 2024-11-25

I'll start with my one issue with this game, which is that sometimes the effects are poorly communicated. I've lost multiple runs due to a card's description being unclear. That said, this is an amazing and addictive game especially for one that was made by one person. I've had more fun with this $10 game than I've ever had with most games I've spent $60. If this doesn't win GOTY it's rigged. Kidding, but I really do think this deserves GOTY.
by Melissa Zadrozny, 2024-11-24
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