Balatro
$11.99 on Fanatical. Decide if it is worth your time, not just your wallet.
GameFinder take
Worth it, but only if you are ready now
The game looks strong, but the current price does not scream urgency. Buy for intent, not backlog guilt.
GameFinder take
Worth it, but only if you are ready now
The game looks strong, but the current price does not scream urgency. Buy for intent, not backlog guilt.
About This Game
The pitch
Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.
Best for
Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Indie fans
Right now
$11.99 on Fanatical, with 20% off live right now.
Standout signal
Best read as a Strategy / Turn-based strategy (TBS) / Indie game.
Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.
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