Balatro Hits Sales Milestone

While last year delivered numerous outstanding games, one indie title emerged as the most surprising success—Balatro. This roguelike masterpiece, created by solo developer LocalThunk, not only earned critical praise but also achieved staggering commercial results, surpassing 5 million copies sold!

A Meteoric Sales Surge

What makes these sales figures even more impressive? Just six weeks ago, LocalThunk celebrated crossing 3.5 million copies. This means Balatro sold an additional 1.5 million units in about 40 days—a phenomenon many attribute to increased visibility from The Game Awards, as subtly suggested by the developer's tweets.

Publisher Celebrates Outstanding Success

Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott hailed this achievement as "extraordinary" and "worthy of celebration," expressing deep pride in both the developer and his publishing team. The remarkable fact remains—nearly a full year post-launch, Balatro continues gaining momentum.

The card-based roguelike keeps receiving quality updates featuring exciting collaborations, recently setting a new all-time peak for concurrent Steam players. With such sustained performance, Balatro proves indie games can achieve lasting impact in today's competitive market.