I’ve got the goodest news for you today, fellow Balatro fans: the poker-themed deckbuilder is getting new content in the form of a “major gameplay update”.
Having told you that, I think I need to temper your excitement somewhat as we’re going to have to wait a little while before we get our hands on the new stuff, as it’s not due out until next year. On the bright side, the expansion is going to be free, which is always appreciated!
On top of that, “there are a few more announcements in the works that will be revealed over the next couple of months.” I’ve got my fingers crossed for a physical deck or even a board game! Here’s the official word, as per Discord:
There are a few more announcements in the works that will be revealed over the next couple of months. Which starts with…
The first major gameplay update is coming to Balatro in 2025!
This update will bring new ideas and strategies to the game and as a token of huge appreciation to the game’s brilliant and passionate community, the update will be completely free.
But wait, Dear Reader, there’s more! A nice footnote is the news that Balatro has shifted a huge number of copies since it landed back in February, with the number now standing at a cool two million!
Still with us? Of course you are! If you want to keep reading about great hand-picked rogues, the following articles represent a huge collection of the best roguelike games ever made.
Next, there are genre-specific lists that delve into the best roguelike games of all types. I’ve pulled out the best examples from each category, alongside the links to more in-depth articles!
The best turn-based roguelikes: Caves of Qud | There are some seriously incredible turn-based roguelikes out there. Of all the modern games, these are the closest to the original Rogue.
Awesome first-person rogues: Gunfire Reborn | We almost went with Blue Prince for this spot, but most people checking out first-person rogues probably want to wield a gun, you know?!
Cool roguelike deckbuilders: Balatro | Sorry, Slay the Spire fans, but this poker-solitaire deckbuilder has stolen Mike’s heart and won’t give it back.
Exciting roguelike platformers: Spelunky | Now, don’t get us wrong, Dead Cells is an incredible game, especially with all the DLC switched on. But when it comes to impact, you just can’t beat Spelunky.
Amazing action-roguelites: Hades 2 | And finally, let’s wrap things up with our favourite of them all. There’s no beating the original Hades, although Hades 2 comes pretty close!
