PlayStation Plus subscribers have less than 24 hours to grab one of 2024’s highest-rated PlayStation 5 games — Balatro — for free. The offer ends on June 3, 2025, when May’s free PS Plus games are rotated out in favor of the June lineup.
Balatro, a solo-developed indie hit, made headlines last year after earning multiple nominations at The Game Awards and taking home wins for Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and Best Mobile Game. With a 90 Metacritic score, it’s considered a must-play, especially for fans of roguelike and card games.
Described as a “poker roguelike,” Balatro combines classic poker hands with game-changing Joker cards to deliver deep strategy and endless replayability.
While the core campaign can be completed in under 10 hours, completionists will find well over 200 hours of content to explore.
To claim Balatro, subscribers of any PS Plus tier — Essential, Extra, or Premium — must add the game to their library by June 3. However, access is tied to an active subscription, meaning you’ll lose access if your membership lapses.
If you’re a PlayStation user and haven’t picked it up yet, now is the time.
