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Balatro

By Playstack Ltd · iPhone & iPad

5.0 (107.9K)12+$9.99Available now
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Turn poker hands into a score-chasing strategy puzzle. Build around Jokers, change the rules of your deck, and discover combinations that make every run feel different.

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About Balatro

Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.

Welcome to the official Balatro mobile game!

Hypnotic and endlessly satisfying, Balatro is a magical mix of card games like Solitaire and Poker, that lets you twist the rules in ways never seen before!

Your goal is to beat the Boss Blinds by making strong poker hands.

Find new Jokers that change the game and create awesome and exciting combos! Win enough chips to beat tricky bosses, and find hidden bonus hands and 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.
* 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.

Good to know.

Developer
Playstack Ltd
Release date
Sep 26, 2024
Latest version
1.4
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Price snapshot
$9.99 USD
Source checked
Oct 23, 2026

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A few quick answers.

Is Balatro available on iPhone?

Balatro is listed on the US App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Balatro free?

The recorded download price is $9.99. Prices may vary by region and change over time. Source checked Oct 23, 2026.

How is the game’s social activity measured?

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