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Deckbane is a deckbuilding roguelike inspired by Balatro and Wildfrost, out now on iOS
Fittingly enough for Friday, we've got another interesting roguelike deckbuilder for you guys to check out. Inspired by the likes of Wildfrost and Balatro, Deckbane is a solo-developed roguelike deckbuilder that's available now on iOS, and apparently soon to come to Android. Deck…
Balatro Dev Gives Official Statement on Long-Awaited 1.1 Update
Balatro developer LocalThunk has taken longer than expected to deliver the game's first major update, but it is confirmed to still be on the way.
Balatro developer shares new details on the game's long-in-development Ver. 1.1 update
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The Biggest Update in Balatro History Is Also Its Last, Confirming There Will Be No Patch 1.2
The highly anticipated Balatro 1.1 update will mark a pivotal milestone for the critically acclaimed roguelike deckbuilder, and while it's long been quiet, Developer LocalThunk has offered some hope to fans. The post The Biggest Update in Balatro History Is Also Its Last, Confirm…
LocalThunk "leaks" Balatro 1.1, revealing "at least" 4 new Jokers, new Tier 2 voucher, and a promise to avoid "a rushed botch job"
"I don't want this to be half baked"
Balatro developer LocalThunk turns up on Discord to talk about the 1.1 update and life after burnout: 'I truly am having the best time making the game now'
It's been a year since the Balatro 1.1 update was delayed into 2026.
Balatro 1.1 Update Details Have Been Revealed, New Mechanics and New Jokers Await!
The mastermind behind Balatro, LocalThunk, shared a much clearer look at what is coming in the long-awaited 1.1 update and its a big one.
New Steam Game Is Like Balatro Meets Newgrounds-Era Flash Games
Kaz, a new Steam roguelike that's like Balatro combined with a Flash game from the Newgrounds era of the internet, is Steam's coolest new roguelike.
Dice a Million is the latest Balatro-like to hit mobile with a dice-rolling twist
Dice A Million, the roguelike dice-roller, is out now on Android, and arriving soon on iOS. The latest Balatro-like to hit the market, Dice A Million also looks to be evading the ever-increasing potholes of oversaturation. And it does so by taking one of the oldest pastimes known…
Ultrapool takes the Balatro formula and applies it to trickshot pool, now on iOS
I've said it before, but it bears reiterating that Balatro has managed to kick off virtually its own subgenre. Not that this is a bad thing, mind, as it means we've got plenty of ingenious twists on the formula. And one of the latest is none other than Offbrand Games' Ultrapool,…
Slots & Daggers sees you leaving things up to chance in this dark fantasy Balatro-like
Ever since Balatro combined the roguelike with poker, it seems that many developers have tried their hand at coming up with a similar combination. And the RPG has been a favourite to try and put a twist on, as you can see with the newly released Slots & Daggers for iOS and Androi…
Do a literal monster mash in Dance of Theseus, a strangely undisgusting blend of plastic surgery and Balatro-style fashion battles
It is time to confront the terrible truth that I once took part in a school fashion show. I ran in two categories, Ballroom and Street, a serious test of range for a kid who had only recently mastered the devilish technique of wearing a shirt without a tie. In the Ballroom bracke…
Cities Skylines meets Balatro in the excellent new roguelike city builder Combolands
Combolands combines the combo-chaining thrills of Balatro with the strategic placement of Cities: Skylines
Balatro Fan Gets Game Running On DS
Balatro is shaping up to be the new Doom.
Balatro PC vs Mobile: The Desktop Version Wins on Value and Control
Discover why Balatro on PC offers a better experience than mobile, featuring precise controls, clearer visuals, and significant price advantages.
This Balatro-Meets-Slot-Machine Mash-Up Will Eat Our Spare Time On Switch Next Month
Enter the CloverPit. CloverPit launched on PC last year and quickly built up quite the reputation. It sold over a million copies thanks to its super-addictive gameplay loop, and currently sits with over 12,000 reviews (the vast majority of which are 'Very Positive') on Steam . In…
Recovering Balatro Players Should Probably Stay Away from CloverPit, Coming to PS5 Next Month
Bit of a gamble. If you're into endlessly replayable roguelikes that are all about racking up crazy high scores using various synergies and perks, CloverPit has probably been on your radar. It's been available on PC since September of last year, where it has over 12,000 "Very Pos…
Cities Skylines meets Balatro in the absorbing roguelike city builder Combolands
Combolands combines the combo-chaining thrills of Balatro with the strategic placement of Cities: Skylines
We need games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Balatro, and Peak as a cure for the "fear" in the industry, say experts
"Courage is a consistent factor of most hit titles," says Rami Ismail
The Best Seeds In Balatro
Use these seeds to get the most broken Balatro runs possible.
The Best Roguelike Deckbuilders: Games Like Slay the Spire and Balatro
If you've played Slay the Spire and Balatro and want more great roguelike deckbuilders, this list stars several ace deckbuilding games.