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Balatro doesn't have microtransactions for a very good reason: 'It makes me want to put my computer in the dishwasher and set it to pots and pans," LocalThunk says

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Balatro
Genres · card_and_board, indie, strategy, tbs
Release · Feb 20, 2024
Developer · LocalThunk
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LocalThunk
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Active · 2024
Latest · Balatro
Top genres · strategy, card_and_board, tbs
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The Dishwasher
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The Dishwasher
Active · 2011
Latest · The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Top genres · indie
5 articles 4 writers 1 games
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