The highly anticipated mobile release of *Balatro*, developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack, is set to hit iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade later this month on September 26th. This premium game, priced at $9.99 on iOS and Android, will also be available as a "+" version on Apple Arcade from day one. *Balatro*, a Poker-inspired roguelike, has already achieved remarkable success, selling over 2 million copies across various platforms including PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox within just six months. The excitement doesn't stop there; a major free update is planned for 2025, promising new ideas and strategies to enhance the gameplay further.
If you're new to *Balatro*, you can dive into my comprehensive 5/5 review on the Switch version here. Additionally, I've highlighted *Balatro* as one of the best games of the year so far on Switch in this feature. For a deeper insight into the game and its upcoming mobile release, check out my interview with LocalThunk here. You can pre-order *Balatro* on the App Store for iOS here and pre-register for it on Android here. The Apple Arcade version is available here.
Have you experienced the thrill of *Balatro* yet? Are you planning to grab one of the best games of 2024 on your mobile device later this month? Watch the mobile announcement trailer below to get a glimpse of what's in store: