iOS Exclusive 'Balatro' Launches on Apple Arcade, Premium Release Set for Sept 26th

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Balatro, the acclaimed roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, is launching on mobile! Coming later this month to iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium title offers a unique Poker-inspired experience. Having already surpassed 2 million units sold across various platforms in under six months, Balatro is poised to conquer the mobile market. A major free update planned for 2025 promises even more gameplay depth and strategic options.

Balatro will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android. Watch the mobile announcement trailer below, showcasing its captivating gameplay:

For those unfamiliar with Balatro, you can read my glowing 5/5 review of the Switch version here, and explore my "Best Games of 2024 (So Far)" feature on Switch, which includes Balatro, here. I also had the opportunity to interview LocalThunk about the game and its mobile adaptation – find that interview here.

Pre-order Balatro now on the App Store (iOS) here and pre-register on Google Play (Android) here. The Apple Arcade version is available here. Have you experienced the thrill of Balatro? Will you be adding this top-rated game to your mobile collection this September?