Balatro Hit Major Sales Milestone Selling 5M Copies, Encourages Players To Play “Amazing” Indie Games

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2024 proved to be an impressive and influential year for independent video game development, with numerous titles from gifted creators and teams making their way onto consoles, computers, and mobile platforms, capturing the interest of gamers worldwide. Notable indie games like Neva, Animal Well, Pacific Drive, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Caravan SandWitch were even highlighted in numerous Game of the Year nominations.

However, one standout independent game that caused a stir in the gaming world is Balatro, the poker roguelike created by LocalThunk. Not long after its debut, it’s now celebrating a notable achievement, as announced on social media by the developer themselves.

Over the past few weeks, things have been quite exciting.

For those who grabbed Balatro following its appearance at @thegameawards, we hope you’re enjoying every moment with it!

If this is your initial experience with an indie game, make a point to explore more in the future.

There’s some truly remarkable content out there waiting to be discovered!

— Balatro (@BalatroGame) January 21, 2025

2024 stands out as an unforgettable and pivotal year for independent game development, marked by its extraordinary significance and resilience amidst industry-wide challenges. This was particularly evident in the meteoric rise of developer LocalThunk, who shattered barriers with their innovative poker roguelike game, setting new standards. Remarkably, this groundbreaking title also smashed sales records, cementing its place as a standout success in the gaming landscape.

This social media post on the game’s account announced that they have sold over five million copies since its launch in February 2024. It seems they are eagerly hoping that players are enjoying their time with it! Notably, this figure likely includes sales across all platforms, including the mobile version released last September, which received recognition as Apple’s Arcade Game of the Year in their App Store Awards for its poker roguelike gameplay.

In wrapping up, the game expressed gratitude for its critical triumphs and Game Awards last December, which were made possible by a devoted community. It then offered advice to players throughout the year, suggesting they should get into the habit of playing indie titles if they haven’t already. The post ended enthusiastically, inviting players to explore the wonderful indie games out there!

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2025-01-22 12:13