Game Overview
Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’ll need every edge you can get to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante, and secure victory. Deftly deploy an array of potent tools: different Decks, Jokers, Tarot cards, Planet cards, Spectral cards, and Vouchers. Use these versatile instruments to ignite a combo frenzy and turbocharge your poker hands, crafting electrifying, adrenaline-fueled synergies. Immerse yourself in Balatro’s distinctive psychedelic world. Let the synth-wave soundtrack wash over you – wind down, escape the daily grind, and prepare to enter the ultimate roguelike flow state.
- The definitive poker roguelike experience.
- Endless possibilities – every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the course of your run.
- In-depth campaign mode complete with 8 difficulties, as well as challenge, daily, and seeded runs.
- 150 Jokers, each with their unique abilities
- 15 Decks with distinct modifiers to choose from for each run
- 5 potential variants of each Joker which add further abilities
- 22 Tarot card variants that can enhance your regular playing cards
- 11 Planet cards that help level up your possible poker hands
- 32 Voucher cards to help provide permanent buffs for your current run

Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below.
- Wait for a few seconds, then hit the “download” button. Let the file download completely.
- Once the download is finished, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to The Balatro” (make sure you have 7-Zip installed; you can download it here).
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as an administrator.
- Enjoy playing! Always run the game as an administrator to prevent any issues. If you see any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install any required programs.
Download Links
The full version of this game can be downloaded from the links below. Running the game as an administrator is recommended for optimal performance and to avoid save issues.
Easy Setup: Unless GOG is specified, no installation is needed. If you encounter missing DLL errors, check for an _Redist
or _CommonRedist
folder. Install DirectX, Vcredist, and all other programs from that folder to ensure the game runs smoothly.
Helpful Tips:
- For more detailed instructions, refer to the
HOW TO RUN GAME!!.txt
file included. - If you experience issues saving your game, right-click the game’s executable file and choose “Run as administrator.”
- Disable your antivirus before extracting the game to prevent it from deleting essential crack files.
- Update your GPU drivers to the latest version to ensure your graphics card runs smoothly. This can significantly enhance game performance and compatibility.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics
- Storage: 50 MB available space
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