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Balatro

Balatro

Android Card Playstack
4.7 Popularity

Addictive strategy game with clan battles

System Requirements

Updated
March 19, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone 10+
Developer
Android
Android 6.0++
Package Name
com.playstack.balatro.android

So here's my honest take on Balatro. I've tested a bunch of card/strategy games and this one's a pretty solid addition to the genre. The core gameplay loop is simple but it's got enough depth to keep you engaged. And the different boss battles and Joker cards add a nice layer of strategy without making it too complex. Graphics are clean and it runs well even on my older phone. My only real gripe is the progression can get grindy if you don't wanna pay, but it's still fun to play casually.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Boss battles provide a good challenge
  • Joker cards mix up the gameplay in fun ways

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
4.7 /5
based on 21,050 reviews
Generally Favorable
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Description

Been playing Balatro for a couple months now. It’s basically a magical mix of card games like Solitaire and Poker, with a twist. Your goal is to beat Boss Blinds by making strong poker hands. It’s pretty addictive, I’ll give it that.

Here’s what you do: you’ve got a deck of cards and you gotta make poker hands to win chips. And there’s also these Joker cards that change the game up – they let you do some crazy combos. And the different boss battles are a nice challenge, you really gotta think strategically to take them down.

Look, if you’re into strategy games with a little luck factor, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the upgrades can get grindy at higher levels – but overall it’s a solid time-killer. Worth checking out if you’re bored.

User Reviews

Dylan Barton October 9, 2025

This game is a masterpiece. It's simple to learn, yet has a skill ceiling that grows with you as you learn more about the jokers and master tricks of the...

Ryan Jayne October 9, 2025

Just one more round... this is the first mobile game that has sucked me in for a while. Be careful. This could take up hours of your time if you...

Melvion Rainwater October 9, 2025

Phenomenal game! A fantastic port of what was originally a PC game. Best part is you get the full game experience, no ads, no live service, no in app purchases...

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