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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 achieved over 2 million sales across various platforms in under six months, Balatro is poised for mobile success. A significant free update is planned for 2025, introducing fresh gameplay mechanics and strategic depth.

Balatro will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android. Watch the mobile announcement trailer below:

Unfamiliar with Balatro? Check out my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to review] and my "Best Games of 2024 (So Far)" feature on Switch [link to feature], both of which highlight this exceptional game. For further insight, read my interview with LocalThunk [link to interview].

Pre-order Balatro now:

• iOS App Store: [link to App Store pre-order]
• Android: [link to Android pre-registration]
• Apple Arcade: [link to Apple Arcade]

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