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Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike elements from LocalThunk, has achieved a remarkable milestone: over five million sales across all platforms. This impressive figure includes significant mobile sales, a sector where Balatro has garnered numerous awards.
While the total sales might seem modest compared to some major releases, it's crucial to remember that Balatro is a solo-developed title, and all five million sales represent premium revenue for developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack. This makes the achievement particularly noteworthy. Precise mobile sales figures remain unavailable, but a significant increase of 1.5 million sales has been observed since December, when sales reached 3.5 million.
A Mobile Success Story?
While it's premature to definitively label Balatro a groundbreaking indie mobile success, its high-profile achievement, especially considering its development journey, is undeniable. The game's continued success, bolstered by ongoing updates, remains to be seen.
This accomplishment raises the question: will Balatro's success encourage greater confidence in the indie mobile gaming market? Only time will tell.
For a comprehensive look at Balatro and the reasons behind its five-star rating, check out our full review.
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