Balatro Game Discounted in Steam Summer Sale
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Isaac Rouse
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Summary
Balatro, a card-based roguelike game, is highlighted during Steam's summer sale as a safe bet for purchase. The game gained popularity after winning at The Game Awards in 2024.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledPicking up Balatro on sale — no matter how big or small the discount — is one of the safest bets you can make.
Balatro, a card-based roguelike that lets you play god with the rules of poker, is the brainchild of solo dev LocalThunk.
Despite its modest origins, Balatro exploded in popularity following.
Balatro is one of the (many, many) games marked down for Steam’s annual summer sale.
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