‘Balatro’ Is Coming to Apple Arcade and Also iOS as a Standalone Premium Release Beginning September 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 surpassed 2 million units sold across various platforms in under six months, Balatro is poised to conquer the mobile market. A significant free update in 2025 promises even more gameplay depth and strategic options.

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

For those unfamiliar with Balatro, a 5/5 TouchArcade review (link provided in original text) highlights its strengths. It's also featured among the best Switch games of 2024 (link provided in original text). An interview with LocalThunk offers further insight into the game's development and mobile adaptation (link provided in original text).

Pre-orders are open on the App Store (link provided in original text) and pre-registration is available on Google Play (link provided in original text). The Apple Arcade version is also accessible (link provided in original text).

Will you be adding this top-rated game to your mobile collection on September 26th?