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Balatro

Publisher: Playstack

Game Information

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.




Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory.

  • The definitive poker roguelike experience.
  • Endless possibilities - every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the course of your run.
  • In-depth campaign mode complete with 8 difficulties, as well as challenge and seeded runs.






Deftly deploy an array of potent tools: different Decks, Jokers, Tarot cards, Planet cards, Spectral cards, and Vouchers. Use these versatile instruments to ignite a combo frenzy and turbocharge your poker hands, crafting electrifying, adrenaline-fueled synergies.

  • 150 Jokers, each with their own unique abilities
  • 15 Decks with distinct modifiers to choose from for each run
  • 5 potential variants of each Joker which add further abilities
  • 22 Tarot cards variants that can enhance your regular playing cards
  • 11 Planet cards that help level up your possible poker hands
  • 32 Voucher cards to help provide permanent buffs for your current run






Immerse yourself in Balatro’s distinctive psychedelic world. Let the synthwave soundtrack wash over you - wind down, escape the daily grind and prepare to enter the ultimate roguelike flow state.

  • Improve your collection and discover new cards and secrets with every single run.
  • Make use of the in-depth stats screen to study your best hands, most used Jokers, and more!
  • Immerse yourself in the CRT fuzz and enjoy detailed, hand-crafted pixel art.

Mac Performance Stats

Experience Reports

12

Play Methods

Native11
CrossOver1
Parallels0
Other0

Average Rating

4.0/4

Experience Reports

CrossOver

CrossOver

v25.0
DXVKEXCELLENT
M1 PRO
Graphics:
ULTRA
FPS:
60
Resolution:
1920x1080
Hardware:
M1 PRO
Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M1 BASE
Graphics:
ULTRA
FPS:
60
Resolution:
1920x1080
Hardware:
M1 BASE

Review Note:

Mac heats up a lot when playing with any mods installed.

Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M1 MAX
Graphics:
ULTRA
Hardware:
M1 MAX
Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M1 BASE
Graphics:
ULTRA
Hardware:
M1 BASE

Review Note:

Excellent and without issues (Steam)

Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M1 PRO
Graphics:
ULTRA
FPS:
120
Resolution:
3024x1964
Hardware:
M1 PRO

Review Note:

Played through Steam, no issues whatsoever

Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M2 BASE
Graphics:
ULTRA
FPS:
60
Resolution:
1920x1080
Hardware:
M2 BASE

Review Note:

Played through Steam, with no issues

Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M3 BASE
Graphics:
ULTRA
Resolution:
1920x1080
Hardware:
M3 BASE
Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M3 PRO
Graphics:
ULTRA
FPS:
60
Resolution:
Native
Hardware:
M3 PRO

Review Note:

The Apple Arcade version delivers a solid and locked smooth 60fps performance.

Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M3 BASE
Graphics:
HIGH
Hardware:
M3 BASE

Screenshots:

Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M4 BASE
Graphics:
ULTRA
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Hardware:
M4 BASE
Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M4 BASE
Graphics:
HIGH
Hardware:
M4 BASE

Review Note:

Werks perfectly with no issues. Mini M4, 32GB, Apple Arcade.

Native

Native

EXCELLENT
M4 BASE
Graphics:
HIGH
FPS:
60
Resolution:
1920x1080
Hardware:
M4 BASE

Review Note:

It very rarely stutters in Endless mode

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Balatro - Mac Gaming Performance