Balatro, the critically acclaimed blend of deck-building, solitaire, and roguelike elements from LocalThunk, has achieved remarkable success, surpassing five million sales across all platforms. This impressive feat includes significant mobile sales, earning the game numerous accolades.

While the overall sales figure may seem modest compared to some major releases, its significance lies in two crucial aspects: the game's solo development and the fact that all five million represent premium sales for developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack. This makes it a noteworthy achievement, especially considering the substantial increase of 1.5 million sales since December, when sales figures reached 3.5 million. Precise mobile sales figures remain unavailable.

While not definitively a mobile indie breakthrough given the platform's competitive landscape, Balatro's success is undeniably high-profile. Its journey to popularity, marked by consistent updates and cross-platform support, makes it a compelling case study. The long-term sales trajectory remains to be seen.

This success raises the question of whether Balatro will inspire greater confidence in the mobile indie market, both among players and industry professionals. We remain optimistic.

For a detailed look at why Balatro earned a five-star rating in our review, please check out our assessment.