Developer Localthunk announced that the indie game Balatro has reached a remarkable milestone of 5 million sales across all platforms, excluding Apple Arcade downloads. The surge in sales follows its nomination as a Game of the Year candidate at The Game Awards 2024, indicating its growing popularity. The game also received nominations from several other prestigious awards. GameSpot praised Balatro's innovative gameplay, which blends poker elements with roguelite mechanics, making it an engaging experience for players, especially those new to indie titles.
According to Balatro's publisher, Playstack, the 5 million mark doesn't include downloads from Apple Arcade, highlighting the game's broad appeal across platforms.
Balatro has also been nominated at other awards shows, including the New York Game Awards 2025, reflecting its critical acclaim beyond just sales.
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