Last year was a banner year for gaming, with numerous standout titles, but one game that truly captured the hearts of players and critics alike was the indie roguelike, Balatro. Developed by a solo developer, Balatro not only received widespread critical acclaim but also achieved staggering commercial success, selling over 5 million copies!
Just over a month ago, Balatro's developer, LocalThunk, was celebrating the sale of 3.5 million copies. In a mere 40 days, the game sold an additional 1.5 million copies, a surge that can be attributed to the "The Game Awards effect," as hinted by the developer in a tweet.
Harvey Elliott, CEO of publisher Playstack, hailed this milestone as an incredible achievement and expressed immense pride in both LocalThunk and the Playstack team for their hard work and dedication.
Even nearly a year after its release, Balatro continues to thrive. The card-based roguelike keeps the community engaged with regular updates and exciting collaborations, and it recently achieved a new personal record for peak concurrent players on Steam.
