LocalThunk, the developer behind Balatro, has revealed that he’s 100 completed the game, which he says also makes him better equipped when it comes to working on the next update. I have 100% completed ...

In June 2023, Balatro developer LocalThunk graced the world with the demo for the new game that they had constructed solo. After Balatro’s full release in February 2024, casual gamers and devotees ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Balatro burst onto the scene in 2024 with its roguelike spin on Poker ...

Out of the myriad of roguelikes in the gaming world, Balatro is one of the most popular – and with good reason. Thankfully for folks who enjoy its moreish, looping gameplay style, other roguelikes on ...

Balatro developer 'Localthunk' is celebrating today, having finally overcome their own hardest in-game challenge. The indie deckbuilder exploded in popularity with its launch in 2024, and it's due to ...

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Balatro’s 1.1 update has been delayed indefinitely, with creator LocalThunk explaining they’ve returned to working on the game "as a hobbyist." In a post titled "I’m Slow" published on the developer’s ...

Check out high level gameplay from Vampire Survivors: Ante Chamber DLC, aka the Balatro collab. This addition to the game introduces a new card system, new characters, a remix of the Balatro theme, ...

LocalThunk says he burned out on Balatro development in late 2024, and wants to ensure that doesn't happen again. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...

"Well well well if it isn’t the consequences of my actions." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Balatro was PC Gamer's 2024 Game of ...

LocalThunk’s Balatro has won the People's Choice award at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025. PocketGamer.biz awarded the standout stars of the industry with fresh accolades at Gamescom this ...

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