If you can put Balatro down for half a second, the lead dev behind it has recommended some other stunning indies with a very low-key awards ceremony of their own2024 featured an abundance of quality games that lacked the marketing budget of triple-A titles, according to LocalThunk.
Balatro developer on Game Awards nomination: 'Completely surreal'Balatro is nominated for five Game Awards, showcasing significant recognition for the solo developer LocalThunk in a competitive landscape.
Balatro Dev Clowns On PEGI Ratings Criteria As Games With Actual Gambling Are Sold To KidsBalatro's PEGI 18+ rating is due to its use of poker mechanics, raising concerns over gambling imagery in games.
Balatro Crosses Over With Shovel Knight, Warframe, And More In New UpdateBalatro's six nominations at the Game Awards signify its impact, alongside a thrilling collaboration update featuring cards from notable games.
'Balatro' Is Coming to Apple Arcade and Also iOS as a Standalone Premium Release Beginning September 26thBalatro, a popular poker-inspired roguelike, launches on mobile on September 26, 2023, priced at $9.99 with an Apple Arcade version available.
Balatro Creator: "Maybe I Would've Been Happier" Not Releasing The GameLocalThunk expresses mixed feelings about the success of Balatro, wishing for his simpler hobbyist days before the game's release.
Balatro scored big Game Awards nominations, then sales spikedBalatro's success surged after The Game Awards nominations, highlighting the impact of industry recognition on mobile game sales.
Balatro developer on Game Awards nomination: 'Completely surreal'Balatro is nominated for five Game Awards, showcasing significant recognition for the solo developer LocalThunk in a competitive landscape.
Balatro Dev Clowns On PEGI Ratings Criteria As Games With Actual Gambling Are Sold To KidsBalatro's PEGI 18+ rating is due to its use of poker mechanics, raising concerns over gambling imagery in games.
Balatro Crosses Over With Shovel Knight, Warframe, And More In New UpdateBalatro's six nominations at the Game Awards signify its impact, alongside a thrilling collaboration update featuring cards from notable games.
'Balatro' Is Coming to Apple Arcade and Also iOS as a Standalone Premium Release Beginning September 26thBalatro, a popular poker-inspired roguelike, launches on mobile on September 26, 2023, priced at $9.99 with an Apple Arcade version available.
Balatro Creator: "Maybe I Would've Been Happier" Not Releasing The GameLocalThunk expresses mixed feelings about the success of Balatro, wishing for his simpler hobbyist days before the game's release.
Balatro scored big Game Awards nominations, then sales spikedBalatro's success surged after The Game Awards nominations, highlighting the impact of industry recognition on mobile game sales.