Today, Playstack and LocalThunk have announced that Balatro+ has been awarded Apple Arcade Game of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights the game’s innovative design, engaging gameplay, and ease-of-access through the Apple Arcade Platform. If you don’t know what Apple Arcade is, think Game Pass but for mobile games! And of course, Balatro has also sold well over 3,5 million units across all platforms.
More details on the award below. If you’ve been under a rock and don’t know what Balatro is, check out our review of the game here along with our interview with the developer LocalThunk here.
Apple Arcade provides access to 200+ incredibly fun games, with more added all the time.
Balatro+ has captivated audiences with its unique blend of card-based roguelike mechanics, offering players an exciting and endlessly replayable experience. Its success is reflected not only in this accolade but also in its reception across platforms, where the game has consistently earned praise from players and critics alike.
Following its original release in February, Balatro has achieved significant commercial success, surpassing 3.5 million units sold across all platforms. This milestone further cements its status as one of the year’s most successful independent games.
