Balatro has sold over 5 million units

2024 saw Balatro rise to fame, transforming from a humble personal endeavor into the standout independent game release of the year. This triumph has continued into 2024, as the poker-style roguelike game surpassed sales of 5 million units.

The Balatro X account shared a post celebrating their latest sales achievement. Since its launch in February 2024, they’ve managed to sell 5 million units! This exciting game can be found on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, as well as iOS and Android devices, and personal computers too.

For approximately a year now, Balatro’s unique fusion of poker elements with roguelike mechanics has kept gamers captivated in lively discussions about this game. Last December, it earned a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, and Shacknews declared it their Game of the Year 2024.

LocalThunk, the mind behind Balatro, viewed this occasion as a chance to motivate gamers to purchase additional independent games. He suggested they should “develop a routine” of buying indie games if this was their initial foray into this realm.

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2025-01-21 22:57