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NewsAstonishingly, Balatro's creator had never even played Slay the Spire and intentionally "cut myself off" from roguelikes to create the best game possible
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NewsBalatro dev "disappointed" actual gambling games "aren't rated the same way" after ratings boards grilled the roguelike for gambling mechanics that don't exist
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newsDespite making one of the best roguelike card games ever, solo Balatro dev only realized "the day before launch" they might have a hit on their hands
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NewsBalatro, the surprise smash-hit success of 2024 from a solo developer, has sold over 500,000 copies in just 10 days
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newsRoguelike hit Balatro accused of pushing gambling, removed from stores as publisher asks fans to "stop calling this game 'crack cocaine' before the FDA comes after us too"
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News
A year of surprise hits continues as Balatro beats the peak player count of its greatest roguelike rival and becomes one of the highest-rated Steam games of all time
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NewsFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth's biggest competition as the best-reviewed game of 2024 is the roguelike deck builder darling of Steam Next Fest
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Opinion
Exploring Balatro's hype, its ingenious twists on poker, and its mysterious creator
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