Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike elements from LocalThunk, has achieved a remarkable milestone: over five million sales across all platforms. This impressive figure includes significant mobile sales, a sector where Balatro has garnered numerous awards.
While the overall sales might seem modest compared to some major releases, it's crucial to remember this is a solo-developed title, and all five million represent premium sales for developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack. This makes the achievement particularly noteworthy. Precise mobile sales figures remain unavailable, but a substantial increase of 1.5 million sales has been recorded since December, when sales reached 3.5 million.
A Mobile Success Story?
While it's premature to definitively label Balatro a groundbreaking indie mobile success, its high-profile achievement, especially considering its development journey, is undeniable. The long-term sales performance remains to be seen, particularly as Balatro continues to receive updates and expands its reach.
This success raises the important question: will Balatro's performance encourage greater confidence in the indie mobile market, both among developers and players? Only time will tell.
For those unfamiliar with Balatro, our five-star review provides a detailed look at why this game has captivated audiences worldwide.
