Summary
To the surprise of no one that’s already played it,Balatrois a big hit on PS Plus, according to data byGame Trendsthat was shared byTrue Trophies. Based on their data,Balatrois easily the most popular game out of the three free PS Plus games for May 2025. It’s also said to be the third most popular free PS Plus game of the year so far, withRoboCop: Rogue CityandHigh on Lifeahead of it at the time of this writing.
Balatro is Proving Popular with PS Plus Subscribers
For those who may be unfamiliar with the game,Balatrois a roguelike deckbuilder where the goal is to get as many points as possible. Many have written it off based on its retro appearance and association with poker, but those that give it a chance find it to be an incredibly addicting experience. Indeed,Balatrowas even nominated for Game of the Yearat The Game Awards last year - a decision that was questioned by many who never actually played the game.
Now thatBalatrois one of the free PS Plus games, many more gamers will be able to play it for themselves and see what all the fuss is about. And those hungry for the game to get more content should note thatBalatrocollabs are ongoing, with the game adding cosmetics that reference other roguelikes and video games in general.Balatroonly seems to be getting more popular as time goes on, and so hopefully the game’s ever-growing playerbase opens the door to even more collabs and updates in the future.
It’s worth pointing out thatBalatrois free to play for anyone with a PS Plus account, regardless of tier. The monthly free games are a benefit of the PS Plus Essential tier, but they are also available to those who are signed up forPS Plus Extra and Premium.
