Balatro has proved itself as not only one of the most addicting titles of 2024, but will go down in history as one of the most successful indie hits, in the same vein as other greats like Celeste and Undertale while earning millions of dollars in its first year alone.
The indie darling has even been awarded DualShocker's definitive indie of 2024, stealing hundreds of hours of our lives alone. But as expected, this breakout success of a down-low indie title wasn’t only a shock for the indie scene but also for the anonymous solo developer.
The developer of Balatro, anonymously known online as LocalThunk, recently had an interview with GQ about what led to the development of Balatro and how the successful indie title has had a very profound impact on their life.
Sure, many of us may like to think that having such huge success on our hands would be nothing but roses, but as LocalThunk has expressed, success can often drive a wedge between us and our passions.
Although some developers are made for the limelight, indie developers like LocalThunk tend to stay aside, and it's clear why. Titles like Undertale draw massive fan appeal, sometimes...
