Balatro
- Developer
- LocalThunk
- Publisher
- Playstack
- Released
- 20 February 2024
- Age rating
- PEGI N/A
- UK price
- £12.79
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: strategy , turn based strategy tbs , indie , card and board game
Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.
Official system requirements
Balatro isn't on Steam, so we don't have official Steam-published specs to display. Our 2026 hardware recommendations above are based on real-world performance testing and similar-title comparison.
Can your PC run Balatro?
Check the manufacturer's launcher (Battle.net, Riot Client, Epic, etc.) for specific requirements — most live-service titles run well on a modern entry-level gaming PC.