Last year was filled with exceptional games, yet one title that truly captured the hearts of both players and critics was the indie roguelike, Balatro. Developed single-handedly, this game not only garnered critical acclaim but also achieved staggering commercial success, with sales now exceeding 5 million copies!
Remarkably, just over a month ago, the developer, LocalThunk, celebrated reaching 3.5 million copies sold. In an astonishing 40-day span, Balatro managed to sell an additional 1.5 million copies. This surge can likely be attributed to the "The Game Awards effect," a phenomenon hinted at by the developer in a recent tweet.
Harvey Elliott, CEO of publisher Playstack, hailed this milestone as an incredible achievement and a cause for celebration. He expressed profound pride in both Balatro's developer and the dedicated team at Playstack.
Nearly a year following its release, Balatro continues to thrive. This card-based roguelike game keeps engaging its audience with regular updates and exciting collaborations, recently setting a new personal record for peak concurrent players on Steam.
