Balatro
Developed by LocalThunk · Published by Playstack
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, strategy game by LocalThunk, published by Playstack — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Balatro.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics
- Storage: 150 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (12)
Balatro FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Balatro?
Steam classifies Balatro as a Casual, Indie, Strategy game, developed by LocalThunk. 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.
How much does Balatro cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Balatro at $11.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Balatro single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Balatro: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Balatro on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Balatro for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Balatro out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 20, 2024.
What platforms is Balatro on?
Balatro is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Balatro single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Balatro cost?
Steam lists it at $11.99.
Does Balatro have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 31 achievements for Balatro.
What is Balatro's Metacritic score?
Balatro has a Metacritic score of 90/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Balatro?
Balatro is developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack.
Where to get Balatro
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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