Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike mechanics from LocalThunk, has achieved a remarkable milestone: five million sales across all platforms. This includes a significant contribution from mobile, where it has garnered numerous awards.
While this number might seem modest compared to some mobile gaming giants, it's crucial to remember that Balatro is a solo-developed title, and all five million sales represent premium revenue for developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack. This makes it a particularly impressive achievement. Precise mobile-only sales figures aren't currently available, but the growth since December (from 3.5 million to 5 million sales) highlights its continued success on mobile platforms.
While not definitively an indie breakthrough for mobile gaming, Balatro's success story is undeniably noteworthy. Its journey to popularity, marked by consistent updates and cross-platform support, makes it a high-profile example of indie success on mobile. The long-term impact remains to be seen, but its current trajectory is certainly encouraging.
Will this success inspire greater confidence in the indie mobile gaming market, both among developers and players? We certainly hope so.
Interested in learning more? Check out our five-star review of Balatro!
