Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
Balatro player count chart
No, Balatro is not dead. 7,123 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 8,323. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Feb 1, 2024
Balatro monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 7,167 | +0.66% | 9,638 |
| October 2026 | 7,120 | +0.45% | 9,608 |
| September 2026 | 7,088 | -3.26% | 9,690 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | +5.29% | 10,017 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | +2.55% | 9,514 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | -19.68% | 9,277 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | +0.3% | 11,550 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | -6.99% | 11,516 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | -10.57% | 12,382 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -7.04% | 13,846 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | +12.47% | 14,895 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | +8.9% | 13,243 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | -6.53% | 12,161 |
| October 2025 | not enough data | -5.07% | 13,011 |
| September 2025 | not enough data | -5.62% | 13,706 |
| August 2025 | not enough data | -21.23% | 14,522 |
| July 2025 | not enough data | -14.66% | 18,437 |
| June 2025 | not enough data | -4.26% | 21,604 |
| May 2025 | not enough data | -3.03% | 22,565 |
| April 2025 | not enough data | -18.73% | 23,270 |
| March 2025 | not enough data | -15.58% | 28,633 |
| February 2025 | not enough data | -22.75% | 33,916 |
| January 2025 | not enough data | +8.08% | 43,905 |
| December 2024 | not enough data | +100.61% | 40,623 |
| November 2024 | not enough data | +128.99% | 20,250 |
| October 2024 | not enough data | +1.33% | 8,843 |
| September 2024 | not enough data | -3.43% | 8,727 |
| August 2024 | not enough data | -26.56% | 9,037 |
| July 2024 | not enough data | +1.02% | 12,306 |
| June 2024 | not enough data | -41.91% | 12,182 |
| May 2024 | not enough data | -32.9% | 20,970 |
| April 2024 | not enough data | -17.71% | 31,251 |
| March 2024 | not enough data | +8.45% | 37,977 |
| February 2024 | not enough data | n/a | 35,018 |
How many people are playing Balatro?
Right now, 7,123 players are in Balatro on Steam. That makes it the #163 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 8,323 players. That is in line with its 30-day average daily peak of 8,529.
Balatro player count history
Over the last 30 days Balatro averaged a daily peak of 8,529 players, up 0% compared with the 30 days before (8,550). Its highest point this month (9,638) is 21% below the same period last year (12,161). In its first month after release (Feb 20, 2024) it peaked at 37,977 players. Today's player count is 16% of its all-time peak of 43,905, set on Jan 5, 2025.
Best time to play Balatro
Based on the last 14 days, Balatro is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 36% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Balatro players by hour and weekday
When Balatro has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
Compare Balatro with similar games
Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About Balatro
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.
- Developer
- LocalThunk
- Publisher
- Playstack
- Released
- Feb 20, 2024
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 12 languages
Screenshots
Balatro price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Balatro is at its full price of $14.99. It usually goes on sale for about 15% off (around $12.74), and the lowest we have recorded is $11.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Balatro price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.99 | $14.99 | base |
| Euro area | 13,99€ | $15.62 | +4% |
| United Kingdom | £12.79 | $17.12 | +14% |
| Canada | C$ 18.99 | $13.50 | -10% |
| Australia | A$ 21.95 | $15.08 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 21.99 | $12.19 | -19% |
| Brazil | R$44,99 | $8.17 | -45% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 178.99 | $9.57 | -36% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | -47% |
| Poland | 64,99 zł | $16.52 | +10% |
| Switzerland | CHF 16.79 | $20.50 | +37% |
| Norway | 165,00 kr | $17.50 | +17% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | -47% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $8.49 | $8.49 | -43% |
| South Africa | R 145.00 | $8.77 | -42% |
| India | ₹690.00 | $7.35 | -51% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 130 999 | $7.24 | -52% |
| China | ¥54.00 | $8.09 | -46% |
| Japan | ¥1,700 | $10.74 | -28% |
| South Korea | ₩ 16,500 | $12.14 | -19% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
How many copies has Balatro sold?
We estimate Balatro has sold 4.6M to 12M copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. At the prices it has actually sold for, that is roughly $82M to $210M in gross revenue.
Balatro reviews by language
- English68%
- Chinese (Simplified)13%
- Spanish6%
- Russian3%
- Portuguese (Brazil)3%
- French2%
- German2%
- Korean1%
Share of Steam reviews written in each of the 11 biggest Steam languages. It shows where the game's players are, roughly.
These are estimates, not official sales figures. How we estimate sales.
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Balatro reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Balatro on Twitch
Twitch category "Balatro", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Balatro Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 18 Oct 2026, with a peak of 7,538 viewers and 1,720 on average.
Balatro streamers right now
Top Balatro streamers this week
Sardoche1,079- Roffle474
- DEMOLITION_D396
- HCJustin273
- FrostPrime261
Average viewers while live.
Balatro achievements
Balatro has 31 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 33.6% of them; the rarest, Completionist++, is held by 0.9% of players.
Ante Up!Reach Ante 489.8%- 10KScore 10,000 Chips in a single hand84.4%
- Ante Upper!Reach Ante 874.4%
- Heads UpWin a Run71.5%
- RetrogradeGet any poker hand to level 1064.7%
- RoyalePlay a Royal Flush62.9%
- CartomancyDiscover every Tarot card60.8%
- Card PlayerPlay at least 2500 Cards58.1%
- LegendaryDiscover a Legendary Joker57.3%
- Card DiscarderDiscard at least 2500 Cards48.3%
- 1,000KScore 1,000,000 Chips in a single hand47.7%
- Low StakesWin a run on at least Red Stake difficulty43.6%
- You Get What You GetWin a run without rerolling the shop33.3%
- Mid StakesWin a run on at least Black Stake difficulty30.2%
- ClairvoyanceDiscover every Spectral card29.5%
- 100,000KScore 100,000,000 Chips in a single hand22.4%
- AstronomyDiscover every Planet card21.2%
- SpeedrunnerWin a run in 12 or fewer rounds20.1%
- Big HandsHave 80 or more cards in your deck19.7%
- ShatteredBreak 2 Glass Cards in a single hand17.9%
- Nest EggHave $400 or more during a single run16.5%
- ROIBuy 5 Vouchers by the end of Ante 415.6%
- Rule BenderComplete any challenge run14.0%
- High StakesWin a run on at least Gold Stake difficulty12.2%
- Tiny HandsThin your deck down to 20 or fewer cards6.9%
- Extreme CouponerDiscover every Voucher6.0%
- CompletionistDiscover 100% of your collection4.3%
- FlushedPlay a Flush with 5 Wild Cards3.9%
- Rule BreakerComplete every challenge run2.2%
- Completionist+Win with every deck on Gold Stake difficulty1.7%
- Completionist++Earn a Gold Sticker on every Joker0.9%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Balatro news and patch notes
- May 5, 2026 Steam Deckbuilders Fest & Balatro Vinyl Figures
- Nov 4, 2025 Balatro Calendar
- Feb 24, 2025 Welcoming Friends of Jimbo 4!
- Feb 20, 2025 Balatro Turns 1, Thank You for an Incredible Year!
- Dec 12, 2024 Friends of Jimbo 3 LIVE!✨✨
- Nov 27, 2024 Nominate Balatro for the Steam Awards
- Nov 18, 2024 Balatro has been nominated at The Game Awards 2024
- Nov 6, 2024 EXTENDED CAMPAIGN! Limited Edition Jimbo Plushie Available for Pre-Order
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Balatro FAQ
Is Balatro dead?
No, Balatro is not dead. 7,123 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 8,323. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Balatro?
7,123 people are playing Balatro on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 8,323 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Balatro?
Balatro reached its all-time Steam peak of 43,905 concurrent players on Jan 5, 2025.
Is Balatro growing or declining?
Balatro is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 8,529, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Balatro most active?
Balatro usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does Balatro cost?
Balatro costs $14.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Balatro has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Balatro on Steam is $11.99 (20% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $14.99 right now.
Is Balatro on sale right now?
No, Balatro is at its full price of $14.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 15%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 47%.
Where is Balatro cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Balatro is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 130 999, about $7.24 or 52% below the US price of $14.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Balatro good?
Steam players rate Balatro Overwhelmingly Positive: 97% of 162,769 reviews are positive.
When did Balatro come out?
Balatro was released on Steam on Feb 20, 2024.
Who made Balatro?
Balatro was developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack.
Is Balatro still worth playing?
Balatro has a big, active player base on Steam today (7,123 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Overwhelmingly Positive).
How many copies has Balatro sold?
We estimate Balatro has sold 4.6M to 12M copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. This is an estimate, not an official figure, because Steam does not publish sales.
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