„Just skip Balatro, go to the Arco page and buy that game twice instead.” Steam sensation creator earns respect for a selfless act
The creator of Balatro prefers that players buy the Arco game twice instead of his own title. For these words, LocalThunk received a lot of praise from fans.
Balatro is definitely one of the biggest gaming surprises of last year. The roguelike card game has already garnered over 100,000 reviews on Steam, 98% of which are positive. It has sold over 5 million copies and was nominated for Game of the Year at TGA 2024.
The creator of Balatro, known as LocalThunk, is a big fan of indie games and has often passionately encouraged players to check them out. It was no different this time, but his selflessness caused a stir among the community. You can purchase his game in a set with Arco, but LocalThunk prefers consumers to buy the latter title twice instead of Balatro.
Honestly just skip Balatro, go to the Arco page and buy that game twice instead.
Have I mentioned how good Arco is recently? Arco is amazing. Go play Arco.
The reactions from the players to his message are very positive. In an industry where competition is a daily occurrence, such a gesture is something unheard of. The community commends LocalThunk, highlighting that he is genuinely a good person, and shares recommendations, encouraging others to try Arco. So it's worth briefly introducing this title.
What is Arco?
Arco is an indie game released last year, combining elements of the RPG genre and tactical strategies. Its basic element is an interesting combat system in which we plan our moves for the next turn while the opponents are doing the same. Then all actions are performed at the same time.
The diversity is enhanced by a group of four heroes, each of whom stands out with their own set of abilities. There is also no lack of character development, where we unlock new skills as we progress.
The narrative is told from the viewpoints of multiple characters, whose destinies are interwoven with a broader tale centered on revenge. Its course and conclusion depend on the players' decisions. The game world, on the other hand, is very diverse. During the game, we will have to traverse both lush forests and sun-scorched plains.
Arco can be bought on Steam for a discounted price of $13.99. The offer will end on March 20th.
