Fans of strategic card games and roguelikes are in for a treat this fall, as Balatro+, the wildly popular poker-inspired deck-building roguelike, is officially coming to Apple Arcade on September 26. After a successful run on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, Balatro+ is now set to captivate Apple users across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and even Apple Vision Pro.
In Balatro+, players must build their ultimate deck using joker cards to craft powerful poker hands, each granting unique abilities. The goal is to outwit opponents by collecting enough chips to overcome escalating blinds and defeat the game’s powerful bosses. Along the way, players can discover hidden bonus hands and decks while being immersed in a retro-futuristic synthwave soundtrack that perfectly complements the game’s dreamlike aesthetic.
The game has earned rave reviews, achieving a 90 on Metacritic, a 91 on PC Gamer, and an impressive 97% positivity rating on Steam. Critics have praised its deep mechanics, clever design, and replayability, solidifying Balatro+ as a must-play for fans of strategy games.
In addition to Balatro+, Apple Arcade is expanding its lineup with several exciting titles coming soon:
- NFL Retro Bowl '25 (September 5)
- Monster Train+ (September 5)
- Puzzle Sculpt (September 5)
- NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition (October 3)
- Food Truck Pup+ (October 3)
- Furistas Cat Cafe+ (October 3)
- Smash Hit+ (October 3)
Apple Arcade, Apple's subscription-based gaming service, continues to offer an ever-growing library of games. Subscriptions are available for $6.99/month or $49.99 annually, with Apple One bundles also including access to the service.
