Balatro
About
Balatro is a highly addictive and satisfying card game that blends poker and solitaire, allowing players to bend the rules. Developed in Canada, it is a paid, proprietary single-player game available offline on Mac, Windows, Android, Steam, Playstation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. The game features cards and is tagged as an addicting game, poker, and fiction. Social links include a Twitter account. One review praises it as the best indie game for Android.
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User Reviews
35 reviews
Positive
Pros
Addictive gameplay loop
High replayability
Innovative card mechanics
Elegant game design
Strategic depth
Engaging visuals audio
Excellent value
Player accessibility
Cons
No quick restart
High difficulty RNG
Not true poker
Specific card balance
Lack of design risk
Key Themes
Addictive gameplay
Roguelike card mechanics
Strategic depth
Replayability
Innovative game design
Aesthetic appeal
Player experience