Balatro exceeds five million sales across all devices

Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike elements from LocalThunk, has achieved a remarkable milestone: over five million sales across all platforms. This success, encompassing mobile where it's garnered numerous awards, is particularly noteworthy considering its solo development and the fact that these are all premium sales for developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack.

While the exact number of mobile sales remains undisclosed, a significant increase of 1.5 million sales has been recorded since December, when the game reached 3.5 million sales.

While not necessarily a definitive "indie breakthrough" for mobile gaming given the competitive landscape, Balatro's success represents a significant achievement, especially considering its journey to popularity. Its continued success, fueled by ongoing updates, remains to be seen.

This achievement raises the question: Will Balatro's success inspire greater confidence in the mobile market for indie developers and publishers? Only time will tell.

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