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We filtered the 49 games similar to Balatro down to the 10 that fit the “PlayStation” category. X-COM: UFO Defense, Lara Croft Go and Poker Night 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Balatro.

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The best games like Balatro on PlayStation

10 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.

X-COM: UFO Defense

64 similarity to Balatro

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Closest overall match

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloHardcoreProceduralIsometricPixel Art

Year 1993Dev MicroProse Software · MicroProsePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Commodore / Amiga

The thread back to Balatro runs through punishing difficulty, procedural generation and single-player focus. Both also lean on pixel art. The distance is in tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Balatro by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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Lara Croft Go

63 similarity to Balatro

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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.

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Poker Night 2

60 similarity to Balatro

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Closest on tone

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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Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

54 similarity to Balatro

NGL78

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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UNO

50 similarity to Balatro

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

Year 2016Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Balatro’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view.

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

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The Jackbox Party Pack 3

47 similarity to Balatro

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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.

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

47 similarity to Balatro

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricMultiplayerCo-opTactical

Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

It predates Balatro by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

47 similarity to Balatro

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricMultiplayerCo-opTactical

Year 2013Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Balatro’s, and with it single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: multiplayer gameplay.

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

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

44 similarity to Balatro

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasy

Year 2011Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to Balatro runs through single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

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

Worms Armageddon

38 similarity to Balatro

NGL94

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

Solo2DMultiplayerCo-opOffline

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Balatro for good reason: single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Balatro by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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