Produced by a single anonymous developer who goes by the name LocalThunk, Balatro is a game that defies simple explanation, one whose appeal falls squarely into the “you just have it play it to ...

The anonymous solo developer behind hit poker roguelike Balatro said there's a part of him that regrets the game's success, as he misses when creating games was just a hobby. LocalThunk ...

Roguelike indie card game Balatro has sold over 3.5 million copies. The game's official X (formerly Twitter) account shared the news and joked about the title's humble origins from creator LocalThunk.

Balatro may have swept the awards this year - including securing a place on our 50 best games of 2024 list and that of Eurogamer readers - but developer LocalThunk has taken time to recommend ...

It has been a triumphant month for Balatro with several wins at The Game Awards 2024 and the milestone of 3.5 million sales being passed – but the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI)’s change ...