Balatro's mobile release has managed the almost impossible task of knocking Minecraft from its long-maintained top spot on the charts

Much like the flu that has struck down half the PC Gamer team this week, Balatro fever continues to spread. It's been steadily rising in popularity since its Steam release earlier this year, it's managed to nab an impressive five nominations at The Game Awards and now, in yet another incredible feat, LocalThunk's poker roguelite has done the impossible: It's actually knocked Minecraft from its number one spot on the goddamn mobile charts. Kids of the 'craft are, presumably, in shambles.

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