PlayStation 5
Balatro
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux / Steam Deck | KytyPS5 0.3.0 | In-game | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor / GeForce RTX 5070 Ti / 32 GB DDR5 / 16GB GDDR · KytyPS5 compatibility list: PPSA21402 (this list counts playable as in-game) | kytyps5.github.io 2026-10-08 |
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Game info
- Developer
- LocalThunk
- Publisher
- Playstack Limited
- Released
- 2024-02-20
- Genre
- Roguelike / Strategy
- Title ID
- PPSA21401
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
FAQ
Can I play Balatro on Windows with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Balatro on Windows yet.
Can I play Balatro on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Balatro on Mac yet.
Can I play Balatro on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Balatro on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Balatro on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Balatro on Android yet.
Where can I find the Balatro game files (PKG)?
PS5 emulators load an extracted game folder (the one with eboot.bin), with updates and DLC in their own folders; this game's Title ID is PPSA21401. Some games also use system modules from the console firmware; what they are and where they go is covered in our "PS4 emulator firmware modules and game formats" guide. →
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