Balatro exceeds five million sales across all devices

Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike mechanics from LocalThunk, has surpassed five million sales across all platforms. This impressive achievement, encompassing mobile, where it's garnered numerous awards, underscores its success.

While the overall sales figure might seem modest compared to some major releases, it's crucial to remember that Balatro is a solo-developed title, and all five million sales represent direct revenue for developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack. This makes the milestone exceptionally significant.

Precise mobile sales figures remain unavailable, but a December update reported 3.5 million sales. This implies a substantial 1.5 million increase in mobile sales since then.

While not definitively a mobile indie breakthrough, Balatro's success is undeniably noteworthy, particularly considering its journey to popularity. Its continued success, bolstered by ongoing updates, remains to be seen.

This raises the question: Will Balatro's achievement encourage greater confidence in bringing indie games to mobile platforms, both among developers and players? We certainly hope so.

For a detailed perspective on Balatro, check out our five-star review!