In an unexpected crossover between indie gaming and television, Balatro, the breakout indie game of 2024, makes a surprise cameo in Netflix’s Black Mirror.

We’re still fairly early into the year, but developer Dogubomb’s labyrinthine experience is already one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2025. Blue Prince is an engrossing amalgamation of ...

Balatro | LocalThunk | September 26 | Android ... but the execution of Utopia Must Fall is borderline flawless. If the screenshot appeals in any way, stick this one on the wishlist at the very least.

UPDATE 08/04/25: YouTube has confirmed that Balatro videos should not be age-restricted. "Videos featuring Balatro gameplay should not be age-restricted. We're fixing the issue and conducting a ...

Balatro publisher Playstack is undoubtedly thrilled with the success of the poker roguelike phenomenon, which recently zipped past five million units sold, and head of discovery Patrick Johnson ...

A score calculator would be a controversial feature in Balatro. LocalThunk himself has spoken extensively about the subject, noting that he likes how the current nebulous scoring system is a Rube ...

He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. On Friday, the YouTube channel Balatro University posted a video highlighting how some of their videos had recently been age ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The folks working on Balatro have let us know how to properly pronounce the game's title, even though there's no real "wrong" way to do so.

various joker cards in balatro As far as developers are concerned, LocalThunk tends to be a pretty private person. Despite the game’s massive success over the last year, the developer remains ...

At the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, Balatro, an innovative roguelike deck-building game developed by solo developer LocalThunk, clinched the prestigious Best Debut Game award. This accolade highlights ...