‘Balatro’ Honored as People’s Choice at Pocket Gamer Awards

At the 2025 Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards held during Gamescom, LocalThunk’s ‘Balatro’ took home the coveted People’s Choice award.

Highlights

• Award: 'People’s Choice' at Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025.
• Competition: Outshined notable titles like Monument Valley 3, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

Why It Matters

Winning a public-voted award signals strong community engagement. Gamescom continues to chart emerging mobile hits—and this recognition positions Balatro in the spotlight.