You couldn’t have missed the phenomenon Balatro : this card game that skillfully mixes poker and roguelite was a hit at the beginning of the year and was praised by critics and players alike. A version for smartphones and tablets was long awaited, this type of game being perfect for a game on the go. Good news: Balatro will be available on September 28th on iOS et Android.
For those who have never touched it, Balatro is a mix between solitaire and poker. No need to know how to bluff to have fun, because the idea here is to create the strongest hand whose number of points will be increased tenfold by different jokers to unlock. The chips obtained allow you to buy upgrades that will be used to beat bosses. Several game modes are available, and the title has marked by its addictive concept and its nice atmosphere. The game immediately found its audience since it passed the milestone of one million sales in one month.
Balatro will be offered directly on the App Store for €9.99, in a version optimized for iPhone and iPad. The game sheet is online on the Apple store, where it is already possible to pre-order. Balatro weighs 141MB and is compatible with iPhones running iOS 13.5, Macs running macOS 11, and Apple TVs running tvOS 13.4. Apple Arcade subscribers will also be able to enjoy it in a + version which will be available a little early from September 26.
Apple took advantage of its press release to present other games that will arrive on its service soon. NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition will be launched on October 3rd, just like Food Truck Pup+, Furistas Cat Café+ et Smash Hit+. Note that three new titles have been added today, namely NFL Retro Bowl ’25, Monster Train+ et Puzzle Sculpt for the Vision Pro.
