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Balatro

Balatro

AppID: 2379780
Developer: LocalThunk
Publisher: Playstack
Feb 20, 2024

Current Price

$14.99

Estimated Owners

5.8M

Total Reviews

166.9K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$31,547,016

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$87,546,247
Regional Pricing (15%)-$13,131,937
Discounts (25%)-$18,603,577
Est. Refunds (5%)-$2,790,537
Steam Fee (30%)-$15,906,059
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$5,567,121
Net Revenue (Est.)$31,547,016

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Balatro generated?

Since its release, Balatro is estimated to have generated approximately $87,546,247 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $31,547,016.

How many copies has Balatro sold?

We estimate Balatro has sold approximately 5.8M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $87,546,247 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Balatro use?

Balatro was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Balatro?

The estimated development cost for Balatro was around Less than $10,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Balatro?

Balatro was developed by a team of 1 developer February 2024.

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
98% Positive 2% Negative

Positive

163.5K

Negative

3.4K

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Production Cost

Balatro (2024)

Less than $10,000

Team Size

February 2024

1 developer

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 166.9K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 5.8M
Current price (USD) $14.99
Gross Revenue $87,546,247

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$13,131,937
Discounts (25%) -$18,603,577
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$2,790,537
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$15,906,059
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$5,567,121
Net Revenue $31,547,016

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 163.5K (98%)
Negative Reviews 3.4K (2%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 166.9K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 98%

Game Details

Full Name

Balatro

Steam App ID

2379780

Type

Game

Developers

LocalThunk

Publishers

Playstack

Release Date

Feb 20, 2024

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Balatro (2024)

Less than $10,000

Team Size

February 2024

1 developer