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Balatro
Strategy
Digital Card Game
Roguelike
Systems
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Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 100%
Released
February 20, 2024
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Gambling Themes
Developer(s)
LocalThunk
Publisher(s)
Playstack
Engine
LÖVE

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.

The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory

Genre(s)
Strategy, Digital Card Game, Roguelike

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Balatro: Trophy And Achievement Guide
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Players will need to become experts in Balatro's twist on poker to unlock every trophy/achievement in the entire game.

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Balatro: How To Unlock Every Voucher
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Vouchers can make or break a run in Balatro. There are several that need to be unlocked, and here's how to get them all.

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Balatro: How To Beat The Plasma Deck
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Balatro's Plasma Deck can be one of the trickier decks to get past. Here's how you can beat it.

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Balatro: All Tarot Cards
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Check out this guide to learn about all the Tarot Cards in Balatro, which can give you some extra advantages while using every deck.

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How to Use Cheats in Balatro (Debug Menu Guide)
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Players can use Balatro cheats to give themselves the perfect run or unlock all of the jokers, vouchers, and cards in their collection.

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Balatro: What To Know About Endless Mode
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Endless Mode in Balatro adds a new layer of challenge after the main game. Here's what you need to know to climb the Ante.

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Balatro: How To Win A Run
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If you're struggling to win a run in Balatro, these strategies can help turn the odds in your favor.

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Balatro: How Stone Cards Work (& Best Ways to Use Them)
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Stone Cards have a very unique mechanic, making them hard to master in Balatro - here are a few handy tips.

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Balatro: How to Order Your Jokers
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Proper ordering is necessary to make certain Jokers show their true potential in Balatro. Here's how to make sure you get the most out of your Jokers.

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How To Get Legendary Jokers In Balatro
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Legendary Jokers have the most powerful modifiers in Balatro, so knowing exactly how to get your hands on them is important to know!

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Balatro: How to Find Fun Seeds
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Players who love hitting high scores and antes in Balatro can learn how to find tons of unique and powerful seeds in this guide.

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Balatro: What is a Tag and Double Tag?
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This guide will help players understand Tags, including the Double Tag, in Balatro and get a sense of when they should pursue them.

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