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We filtered the 49 games similar to Balatro down to the 18 that fit the “Mobile” category. Lara Croft Go, Poker Night 2 and Governor of Poker 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Balatro.

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The best games like Balatro on Mobile

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Balatro. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

Lara Croft Go

63 similarity to Balatro

NGL89

Closest overall match

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeIsometricHorror

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what Balatro is — a casual, approachable feel, single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings puzzle design and horror setting.

It predates Balatro by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone64Visuals52

Poker Night 2

60 similarity to Balatro

NGL76

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Balatro and shares a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a first-person view.

It predates Balatro by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Governor of Poker 2

59 similarity to Balatro

NGL73

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualIsometricHistoricalFree to Play

Year 2010Dev I Sioux Game ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android

It comes from the same genre as Balatro and shares a casual, approachable feel, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: adventure storytelling and historical setting.

It predates Balatro by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone53Visuals51

Card City Nights

59 similarity to Balatro

NGL68

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualIsometricCozyFantasy

Year 2014Dev LudosityPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

Genre puts it alongside Balatro, and so does a casual, approachable feel, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel.

It predates Balatro by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals51Tone49

Abalone

55 similarity to Balatro

NGL61

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualMultiplayer

Year 2013Dev Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

The thread back to Balatro runs through a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. They part company on tone: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Balatro by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode86Tone53

Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

54 similarity to Balatro

NGL78

Closest on visuals

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualIsometric2DMultiplayer

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Balatro for good reason: a casual, approachable feel, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and tone — its own ground is competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Balatro by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

54 similarity to Balatro

NGL87

Closest on tone

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrative2DMultiplayer

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

On paper it is what Balatro is — a casual, approachable feel, single-player focus and 2D presentation — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Balatro by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone66Visuals35Game mode26

Dead Man's Draw

52 similarity to Balatro

NGL84

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasual2DCo-opTactical

Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

On paper it is what Balatro is — a casual, approachable feel, single-player focus and 2D presentation — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

It predates Balatro by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone53Game mode46Visuals41

Hearthstone

49 similarity to Balatro

NGL88

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricMultiplayerMagicFantasy

Year 2014Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

Shelved next to Balatro for good reason: single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Balatro by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode55Visuals51

Legends of Runeterra

49 similarity to Balatro

NGL86

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricMultiplayerFantasyFree to Play

Year 2020Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Balatro and shares single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Game mode55Visuals51

Teamfight Tactics

49 similarity to Balatro

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricMultiplayerTacticalFantasy

Year 2019Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Balatro and shares single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Game mode55Visuals51

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

49 similarity to Balatro

NGL70

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricMultiplayerFantasyFree to Play

Year 2017Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

On paper it is what Balatro is — single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

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Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

49 similarity to Balatro

NGL52

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricMultiplayerTacticalMagic

Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Balatro and shares single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Balatro by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode53Visuals51

The Jackbox Party Pack 3

47 similarity to Balatro

NGL88

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualOfflineMultiplayerCo-op

Year 2016Dev Jackbox GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

It comes from the same genre as Balatro and shares a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: offline play.

It predates Balatro by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone53Game mode20

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

46 similarity to Balatro

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricMultiplayerOnlineFantasy

Year 2011Dev Sleepy Giant Entertainment · The Pokémon CompanyOn Android · PC · iOS

Same family as Balatro: single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Balatro by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals51Game mode30

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