Balatro Dev Stole from Slay the Spire in Deckbuilding Roguelikes
Balatro’s creator avoided roguelikes, then swiped from Slay the Spire. How did this shape 2024’s hit deckbuilder? Dive into the dev diary details!
3/12/2025
Balatro
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Dive into Balatro, the breakthrough indie hit combining poker mechanics with roguelike progression. Our coverage includes advanced strategy guides, Joker combinations, scoring techniques, and updates from developer LocalThunk. Follow the rise of this innovative card game that reimagines poker as a single-player strategic experience with endless replayability.
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Balatro Wins Appeal: PEGI Rating Drops to 12+
Balatro's PEGI rating drops from 18+ to 12+ after a successful appeal, marking a win for indie devs everywhere.
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Balatro's "Evil Cards" Earn It an 18+ Rating—Seriously?!
Indie card game Balatro gets an 18+ rating from PEGI for "teaching gambling," while loot box-filled games get a pass. Is the rating system broken?
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