If you've been keeping up with gaming news over the past few months, you won't be shocked to hear that LocalThunk's innovative blend of solitaire, roguelike, and deck-building, known as Balatro, has now surpassed five million sales across all platforms. Since its launch, Balatro has not only been critically acclaimed but has also clinched numerous prestigious awards, including several from our own platform for its mobile version.

While some might argue that these numbers pale in comparison to other games in terms of downloads and player base, it's crucial to consider two important aspects. Firstly, Balatro is the brainchild of a solo developer, and secondly, all these sales are premium, directly benefiting the developer and publisher Playstack.

This milestone is indeed significant. Although we don't have precise figures on how many of these sales came from the mobile platform, we know that back in December, the total stood at 3.5 million. This means an impressive 1.5 million additional sales have been recorded since then, during its mobile run.

Place your betsIt would be unfair to label Balatro as the sole indie breakthrough on mobile, given the plethora of other excellent releases available on the platform. However, it's undeniable that Balatro stands out as one of the most high-profile successes, especially considering its journey to widespread popularity. We're eager to see how Balatro performs in terms of long-term sales as it continues to receive crossover updates and further enhancements.

This raises the question: Will Balatro's success boost the confidence of both average mobile gamers and industry professionals in promoting indie games on mobile platforms? We certainly hope so.

If you're interested in our take on Balatro, feel free to check out our review to understand why it earned a resounding five-star rating.