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

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Balatro, the acclaimed roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, is making its mobile debut later this month! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium title offers a unique Poker-inspired experience. Having already sold over 2 million copies across various platforms in under six months, Balatro is poised for mobile success. A major free update in 2025 is planned, introducing fresh gameplay mechanics and strategies.

Balatro will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android. Watch the mobile announcement trailer below, showcasing its gameplay ahead of the September 26th release:

For those unfamiliar with Balatro, a 5/5 Switch review and a feature highlighting it as one of the year's best Switch games are available (links omitted for brevity). An interview with the developers discussing the mobile port is also accessible (link omitted).

Pre-order Balatro on the iOS App Store [link omitted] and pre-register on Android [link omitted]. The Apple Arcade version is available here [link omitted]. If you're a fan of roguelikes or have already experienced Balatro, will you be adding this top-rated game to your mobile library this month?