Balatro Reaches Major Sales Milestone

Last year was filled with exceptional games, but one title that truly captured the hearts of players and critics was the indie roguelike, Balatro. Not only did it garner critical acclaim, but this game, crafted by the solo developer LocalThunk, also achieved astounding commercial success, selling over 5 million copies!

Just over a month ago, LocalThunk was celebrating a significant milestone of 3.5 million copies sold. Remarkably, in the span of about 40 days, Balatro managed to sell an additional 1.5 million copies. This surge in sales can likely be attributed to the "The Game Awards effect," a phenomenon that LocalThunk alluded to in a tweet.

Harvey Elliott, the CEO of publisher Playstack, described this milestone as an incredible achievement deserving of celebration. He expressed immense pride in both LocalThunk and the dedicated team at Playstack.

It's evident that nearly a year after its release, Balatro continues to thrive. This card-based roguelike is still going strong, receiving regular updates and engaging collaborations. It recently achieved a new personal record for peak concurrent players on Steam, further solidifying its status as a beloved game in the indie scene.