Balatro
by LocalThunk · published by Playstack
Released February 20, 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, iOS, and Android.
About Balatro
Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics |
| Storage | 150 MB available space |
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Balatro FAQ
When did Balatro come out?
Balatro was released on February 20, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Is Balatro on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Balatro launched on PlayStation 5 on February 20, 2024.
Is Balatro on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Balatro launched on Xbox Series X|S on February 20, 2024.
Is Balatro on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Balatro launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 25, 2026.
Who is making Balatro?
Balatro is developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack.
Is Balatro multiplayer?
No. Balatro is single player only.
How much does Balatro cost?
Balatro costs $14.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Balatro good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 98% of 199,701 reviews are positive. Critics average 91/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Balatro?
The minimum GPU is OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Balatro system requirements page.
