The indie roguelike Balatro, developed by a single person, continues its phenomenal success story. Last year's surprise hit has now sold over 5 million copies, a milestone reached remarkably quickly after surpassing 3.5 million just over a month ago. This surge in sales, likely boosted by the impact of The Game Awards, represents an additional 1.5 million copies sold in approximately 40 days.
Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott lauded this achievement, highlighting the incredible work of both the developer, LocalThunk, and the publishing team. Balatro's continued success is evident in its ongoing updates, featuring exciting collaborations and a recent peak concurrent player record on Steam. Even nearing its one-year anniversary, this innovative card-based roguelike shows no signs of slowing down.