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It's so strangely addictive and fun. It's so nice to see a fresh idea driven by fun rather than loot boxes and micro transactions. This game is impossible to explain to people but as you learn the mechanics whole new worlds of strategy reveal themselves making it feel fun and new all the time. Finally, there is no better companion on a plane than this game. Time flies while playing. I will beat every deck on every difficulty if it takes me years. Thank you for such a great game!
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Alex Jazayeri
A real game - could have been written in the 80s, but genius took a while to arrive. A mix of alchemy and poker as you try to build a set of magical jokers and an enchanted deck of cards to score incredible points and beat each "ante". Fast, addictive, addictive, and full of challenges, variant decks, and new things to unlock. Something to be playing for years to come when you've an odd moment to mess around, or an entire evening to try and beat a challenge. Deal those cards, Balatro!
190 people found this review helpful

Nick R
Absolutely incredible game. This is so much better than any unmodded mobile game I've ever played and it's not even close. No microtransactions or ads or daily challenge nonsense. It doesn't demand your attention with notifications or battle passes. It earns your attention with its great designs, high variation in gameplay, and just by being so addictively good.
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