Can My PC Run Balatro?

The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

Balatro PC Requirements

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i3
GPU: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 0.1 GB
OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64
DirectX: Not stated
Network: Not stated

Recommended Requirements

The publisher has not published a recommended specification for this title.

✓ Independently verified against the publisher 2026-08-23Source: Steam store page

Game details

Developer: LocalThunk
Publisher: Playstack
Released: 20 February 2024

About Balatro

The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

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What PC do I need for Balatro?

For a comfortable experience, the publisher's minimum specification asks for the following. This is their figure, not our estimate.

Graphics card: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics
Processor: Intel Core i3
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 0.15 GB
Operating system: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64

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Can my laptop run Balatro?

The same check applies — enter the parts your laptop actually contains. Be aware that a laptop graphics chip is usually slower than the desktop card it shares a name with, because the manufacturer sets a lower power limit. A laptop advertising the OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card named here may therefore fall somewhat short of it in practice, and sustained performance drops further as the machine heats up. Treat a borderline laptop result as optimistic rather than assured.