Balatro for Windows

Balatro is a card game on Windows and Macs. Imagine playing poker but with a twist—where how you play your cards can change everything and take you on a different adventure every time. It is a game that has an engaging gameplay and make you want to play more.

Balatro gameplay and features

Balatro is all about strategy. You use poker hands and special Joker cards to beat challenges and move ahead. The game keeps you on your toes by changing up the rules with every play. You're not just playing cards; you're on a mission to beat the big boss at the end. Here’s what makes it cool:

• A whole new take on poker: Every card you draw or throw away can change your game. It's never the same game twice.
• Lots of levels to beat: There are eight different difficulty levels and special challenges to keep things interesting.
• All the cards you could want: You get to play with:
  • 150 different Jokers, each with its own trick
  • 15 card decks that change how you play
  • 22 Tarot cards to power up your game
  • 11 Planet cards that make your poker hands stronger
  • 32 Voucher cards for bonuses that last your whole game

You’ll be mixing and matching cards to create combos and win.

Is Balatro available on Mac?

Good news for Mac users—you can play Balatro, too! It's available on Steam, so anyone with a Mac can join in the fun and see what the game has to offer.

Balatro system requirements

To make sure you have the best time playing Balatro, your computer needs to meet some requirements. Here they are:

Windows:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64
• Processor: Intel Core i3
• Memory: 1 GB RAM
• Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics
• Storage: 150 MB available space

Mac:

• OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
• Processor: Any Intel or Apple Silicon processor
• Memory: 1 GB RAM
• Graphics: 4 GB RAM
• Storage: 150 MB available space

Balatro offers a fresh take on card games, combining the thrill of poker with the adventure of video games.