Balatro vs Bingo Betty
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Balatro wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Bingo Betty is $2.82 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Balatro | Bingo Betty |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 78 | 56 |
| Quality | 96 | 65 |
| Value | 76 | 73 |
| Popularity | 45 | 19 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $7.17 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.8% positive | 100% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7.3K | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Balatro | Bingo Betty |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 20, 2024 | July 30, 2026 |
| Developers | LocalThunk | Elias Austin |
| Publishers | Playstack | Elias Austin |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-4670 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 or better |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Balatro or Bingo Betty?
Balatro won the comparison against Bingo Betty based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Balatro worth buying over Bingo Betty?
Based on the metrics, Balatro won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Balatro currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC