--- title: "Balatro" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/balatro/" description: "The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos." author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2024-02-20 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/balatro.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/balatro.md" --- Balatro | Nintendo Switch Releases | NintendoReporters [![Balatro](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/balatro.jpeg "Balatro")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/balatro.jpeg)The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory. ### Release info - Balatro Release date 2024-02-20 00:00:00 Publisher Playstack Demo available DLC available Max players 1 Age rating 12 NS Online support Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages japanese, english, spanish, french, german, italian, dutch, portuguese, chinese Genres simulation, strategy ### Nintendo eShop - Balatro [EUR 13.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/NL/nl/titles/70010000072052/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 13.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/BE/nl/titles/70010000072052/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 13.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/DE/de/titles/70010000072052/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 13.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/FR/fr/titles/70010000072052/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [GBP 12.79](https://ec.nintendo.com/GB/en/titles/70010000072052/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [USD 14.99](https://www.nintendo.com/US/store/products/balatro-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [CAD 18.99](https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/balatro-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 13.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/IT/it/titles/70010000072052/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [MXN 178.99](https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/store/products/balatro-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 13.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/PT/pt/titles/70010000072052/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 13.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/ES/es/titles/70010000072052/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [ARS 6580.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-ar/store/products/balatro-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [BRL 44.99](https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/store/products/balatro-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [CLP 8300.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-cl/store/products/balatro-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [COP 37500.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-co/store/products/balatro-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [PEN 33.5](https://www.nintendo.com/es-pe/store/products/balatro-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) Show me all prices! 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