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Balatro, the acclaimed roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, arrives on mobile devices this month! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium title offers a unique poker-inspired experience. Following over 2 million sales across various platforms in under six months, Balatro makes its mobile debut with a $9.99 price tag on iOS and Android. An Apple Arcade "+" version will also be available. A significant free update is planned for 2025, introducing fresh gameplay elements and strategies.
Watch the mobile announcement trailer below:
Unfamiliar with Balatro? Check out my glowing 5/5 Switch review here and my "best of 2024" feature (also including Balatro) here. For a deeper dive, read my interview with LocalThunk about the game and its mobile adaptation here.
Pre-order Balatro now:
Will you be adding this critically acclaimed title to your mobile game collection on September 26th?
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