Balatro, the indie roguelike developed by a single person, continues its phenomenal success story. After surprising players and critics last year with its innovative gameplay, Balatro has now sold over 5 million copies – a truly remarkable achievement for an indie title.
Just a month ago, the developer, LocalThunk, celebrated reaching 3.5 million sales. This staggering increase of 1.5 million copies in approximately 40 days is likely attributed to the significant boost from The Game Awards, as hinted by the developer.
Harvey Elliott, CEO of Playstack (the publisher), lauded this milestone as an incredible feat, expressing pride in both LocalThunk and his team. The game's continued success is evident in its ongoing updates, exciting collaborations, and a recent record-breaking peak in concurrent Steam players. Even nearly a year post-launch, Balatro remains a thriving success.
