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Published on
October 29, 2024
Balatro, a popular roguelike deck-builder, features over 150 unique Joker cards, many of which were created by mistake when the developer, LocalThunk, didn't correct his publisher's misunderstanding about the number of Joker cards planned for the game, leading to some of the game's most popular cards.
Roguelike Deck-Builder Balatro Mobile Card-Game
Published on
October 25, 2024
Balatro, a successful poker-inspired roguelike deck builder, almost had a different name and a wacky interactive menu where players could rearrange letters to spell 'random crap.' Despite its initial low expectations, Balatro has become a hit, garnering awards nominations and even a collaboration with Stardew Valley.
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Published on
October 5, 2024
Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder, has been nominated for three Golden Joystick Awards, but its creator, Localthunk, urges players to vote for and try out the highly acclaimed indie RPG Arco, which is also nominated for Best Indie Game.
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Published on
April 12, 2024
Slay the Spire 2 is happening because of the community's love for the original. The sequel introduces fresh strategies, updated visuals, and new ways to play. Built on a new engine, Slay the Spire 2 is expected to release in early access in 2025.
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