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Solo dev behind roguelike hit Balatro expected to sell "maybe 10 copies" and go back to their IT job - but they went on to sell one million copies instead (www.gamesradar.com)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I can't fucking imagine that a game more addictive than drugs is not gonna success.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

I surprised he was able to release it, I wouldn't have time with all my balatro games.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Roguelike is such a hit or miss, but when it hit just right, it's awesome!

The "one more try" factor is through the roof with this game.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

Stories like this are what motivate people to keep working on their side projects.