Balatro creator reacts to The Game Awards noms by telling you to play other indie games that weren't nominated: "I just happen to be the lucky one to be propped up"
LocalThunk says to "please give these games a try" as his hit roguelike earns five TGA nominations
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Balatro solo developer LocalThunk clearly takes his responsibility as the defacto champion of the indie genre seriously; his response to his own game receiving five nominations at The Game Awards is to simply point you toward other indies.
LocalThunk has in numerous instances used his considerable platform to prop up what he views as underappreciated indie games. When Balatro was nominated for three Golden Joystick awards,he used that moment to promote the indie RPG Arco, which has excellent Steam reviews but hasn’t reached anywhere near the success of Balatro. And during last month’sSteam Next Festdemo blitz,he spotlighted the indie roguelike Ballionaire and the deckbuilding tactics game StarVaders.
In a thoughtfulReddit postreacting to Balatro’s nominations at The Game Awards, LocalThunk took the time to thank his community of …
