Publisher Playstack and solo indie developer LocalThunk announced Balatro is coming to smartphones and Apple Arcade this month.
Balatro is coming to iOS (via the App Store), Android (via Google Play), and Apple Arcade (via the App Store) on September 26th.
The poker roguelike deckbuilder has been available since February 2024 across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer for the mobile parts:
Highly addictive 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 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; now even more satisfying!
- 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.
