As you play through Balatro, you’ll find out there’s multiple different starting playable decks and each one has a unique way to tackle the game. This ranges from changing the usual rules you can ...

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Gambonanza is a Roguelike that feels very much like chess combined with Balatro, and wow does it work. Here's our full review ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. One of the best feelings in a roguelike is when the pieces all come together to create a perfect run. In Hades it's a powerful combination of powers, ...

Balatro is the poker-themed deck builder that could well be one of the sleeper hits of 2024. It sold 250,000 copies in its first 72 hours on sale, according to its developers, and it’s still hovering ...

On top of that, there's essentially no difference in features between the mobile and desktop/console versions. Granted, that's due in large part to the game being a relatively simple title (at least ...

As with every other roguelike, Balatro has varying ways to scale its difficulty in the form of Stakes. If you’ve played Slay the Spire and climbed with Ascension, then the system will be familiar to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. A video poker game that looks like it’s being played on a ...

Anyone who’s played Balatro before can tell you just how critical it is to be smart with the jokers you choose to keep on hand – they an easily make or break your whole run. That said, though, some ...