Balatro Achieves Major Sales Milestone

Last year was filled with stellar game releases, but one title that truly captured the hearts of both players and critics was the indie roguelike, Balatro. This game, developed single-handedly by LocalThunk, not only received widespread critical acclaim but also achieved astonishing commercial success, with sales now exceeding 5 million copies!

Just over a month ago, LocalThunk was celebrating reaching 3.5 million copies sold. In a remarkable turn of events, Balatro managed to sell an additional 1.5 million copies in just about 40 days. This surge can likely be attributed to the "The Game Awards effect," as hinted by the developer in a tweet.

Harvey Elliott, the CEO of publisher Playstack, hailed this milestone as an incredible achievement deserving of celebration. He also expressed immense pride in both Balatro's developer and the dedicated team at Playstack.

Nearly a year after its initial release, Balatro continues to thrive. The card-based roguelike keeps the excitement alive with ongoing updates and exciting collaborations. Recently, it achieved a new personal record for peak concurrent players on Steam, showcasing its enduring popularity and appeal.