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 for premium mobile gaming.

While exact mobile sales figures remain undisclosed, the game's growth since December (from 3.5 million to 5 million sales) highlights its strong performance in the mobile market. This success, though not necessarily a definitive "indie breakthrough" given the competitive mobile landscape, undeniably represents a high-profile achievement for a game that has garnered significant critical acclaim and numerous awards.

The question remains: will Balatro's success inspire greater confidence in the indie mobile gaming market, both among developers and players? Only time will tell. However, its continued success with ongoing updates and cross-platform support suggests a promising future.

For those unfamiliar with Balatro, our five-star review provides a comprehensive overview of its captivating gameplay.