Balatro Surges Past Five Million Device Sales Milestone

Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike elements, developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack, has achieved remarkable success, surpassing five million sales across all platforms. This impressive feat is even more noteworthy considering it's a solo-developed title with all sales representing premium revenue for the creators.

While precise mobile sales figures remain undisclosed, a significant increase of 1.5 million sales has been observed since December, when sales reached 3.5 million. This substantial growth highlights Balatro's sustained popularity on mobile, where it has garnered numerous awards.

While not definitively a mobile indie breakthrough, Balatro's success stands as a prominent example of a high-profile indie achievement on the mobile platform. Its journey to popularity, marked by consistent updates and cross-platform support, makes its success even more significant.

The question remains: will Balatro's achievement inspire greater confidence in the mobile indie market, both among developers and players? Only time will tell.

For a detailed perspective on Balatro's gameplay and merits, check out our five-star review.