‘Balatro’ Is Coming to Apple Arcade and Also iOS as a Standalone Premium Release Beginning September 26th

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Balatro, the acclaimed roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, is making its mobile debut later this month! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium title offers a unique Poker-inspired experience. Having already achieved over 2 million sales across various consoles and PC platforms in under six months, Balatro is poised for mobile success. A significant free update planned for 2025 promises even more gameplay enhancements and strategic depth.

Balatro will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android. Watch the mobile announcement trailer below, showcasing the game's exciting transition to mobile devices:

For those unfamiliar with Balatro, a 5/5 Switch review and a feature highlighting it among the year's best Switch games can be found here [link to review] and [link to feature]. An interview with LocalThunk discussing the game and its mobile adaptation is also available [link to interview].

Pre-order Balatro now on the App Store [iOS pre-order link] and pre-register on Google Play [Android pre-register link]. The Apple Arcade version is accessible here [Apple Arcade link].

Will you be adding this top-rated 2024 title to your mobile game library later this month?