Balatro creator says the business aspect of making his hit roguelike is something he’s still “learning the ropes” of

Indie sensation Balatro, the poker roguelite, has won two Golden Joysticks and is up for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, but its creator LocalThunk says he’s still “learning the ropes” of the industry.

I reached out after his Golden Joysticks wins to ask some questions, and he told me “Before the game went public there were very few issues. It was just a hobby and was a really rewarding way to unwind after a day of work.” We already know he started the game when he had a few weeks of vacation, and he’s also said before he never expected anyone other than his friends to play it.