Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder title that is all about adding interesting abilities to the cards thus creating powerful synergetic combinations, multipliers and enhancements in order to win.
This title effectively combines the traditional valid poker rules and hands with deck builder game mechanics and rules to then add 150 unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and unique combination builds.
You would need to go through two initial rounds (Small blinds and Big blinds), so that you then manage to reach the third one named the Goad that has its own different stipulations every time. Earn enough chips to beat the devious blinds, all while uncovering various hidden bonus cards and decks as you progress.
When you effectively combine the cards in your hand with the set of selected jokers you place and the additional ability cards the game becomes much more interesting and dynamic with so many different approaches. You are going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the third blind, beat the final ante and seal your victory.
Experience the definitive Poker roguelike game for yourself!
With so many available combinations between the decks the possibilities are potentially endless - every pick-up, discard and joker could dramatically alter the course of your run.
Balatro offers an in-depth campaign mode complete with 8 difficulties, as well as challenges, daily and seeded runs to replay from other players.
Deploy an array of strong tools: different Decks, Jokers, Tarot cards, Planet cards, Spectral cards, and Vouchers strike more chips. These versatile instruments could be used to enhance your hands and to ignite a complete frenzy of stipulations, multipliers by crafting electrifying, adrenaline-fueled synergies.
Card decks and their significance
150 Joker cards, each coming with their own unique abilities, multipliers and effects
15 different Decks with distinct sets of modifiers to choose from for each run
5 potential variants for each Joker adding another layer and even more skills and abilities
22 Tarot cards variants that could greatly enhance your regular playing cards
11 Planet cards that help you to level up and further boost your possible poker hands
32 Voucher cards that provide permanent buffs for your current run
Immerse yourself in Balatro’s distinctive psychedelic world with its own visual style and aesthetics. Allow the synthwave soundtrack to wash over you - wind down, escape the daily grind and get ready to enter the ultimate roguelike flow state.
Improve your collection by discovering new cards and hidden secrets with every single run.
Make use of the in-depth stats screen to study your best hands, most used Jokers, and more!
Immerse yourself in the CRT fuzz and enjoy the detailed, hand-crafted pixel art.
Login or register at the official Steam Website and download Steam client
Install and start application, login with your Account name and Password
Click the Games Menu.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process
After the successful code verification, go to the "MY GAMES" tab and start downloading.
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