Balatro Becomes Steam's Hottest New Deckbuilder, Toppling Records Set by Slay the Spire
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Balatro beats the peak player count of 35,018 set by its roguelike rival Slay the Spire (33,086) a week after launching.
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Balatro becomes one of Steam's highest-rated games of 2024, currently sitting at the top of Steam 250's Best of 2024 list.
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The poker-inspired deck builder creates powerful synergies using valid poker hands and unique Joker cards.
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Endless possibilities with each pick-up, discard, and Joker changing the course of every run.
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Quickly reached milestones and gained attention after launching at Steam Next Fest.