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Balatro

Playstack

4.7 ★ 26,685 ratings 1,000,000+ installs
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Our take

This is the kind of game that makes you rethink what a “mobile port” should look like. It’s deep, it’s replayable, and the controls feel purpose-built rather than tacked on, which is rarer than it should be.

About Balatro

Welcome to the official Balatro game!

Your goal is to beat Boss Blinds by making strong poker hands. Find new Jokers that change the game and create awesome and exciting combos! Take on challenging bosses, discover wild poker hands and unlock new decks as you play.

You’ll need all the help you can get to beat the big boss, win the final challenge, and win the game.

Features:

  • Remastered controls for touch screen devices; now even more satisfying!
  • Each run is different: every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the course of your run.
  • Multiple game items: discover over 150 Jokers, each with special powers. Use them with different decks,upgrade cards and vouchers to boost your scores.
  • Different Game modes: Campaign mode and challenge mode for you to play.
  • Beautiful Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in the CRT fuzz and enjoy detailed, hand-crafted pixel art.
Google Play rating
4.7
26,685 reviews on Google Play ↗
Our editorial score
9.4 /10
Our independent opinion — not affiliated with Google.

Rating breakdown

5 ★
88%
4 ★
4%
3 ★
3%
2 ★
1%
1 ★
5%
Our Editorial Score 9.4 /10 Our independent editorial opinion.

What we like

  • Genuinely inventive poker-meets-roguelike hybrid with real strategic depth
  • Over 150 jokers create huge build variety from run to run
  • Gorgeous CRT-styled pixel art and touch controls that were clearly rebuilt with care, not just ported

Watch out for

  • Requires familiarity with poker hand rankings, a real barrier for some players
  • Runs can stretch long, working against players who want strictly five-minute mobile sessions
Verdict: One of the best card games available on mobile right now, an easy recommendation even at a premium price.

Additional information

Developer
Playstack
Updated on
May 14, 2026
Version
1.8
Downloads
1,000,000+
Content rating
Everyone 10+
Requires Android
6.0
Released on
Sep 24, 2024
Category
Card
Offered by
$9.99