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Games like Balatro: Beat a rival's plan.
You love a combo that turns small numbers into a big win. In Street Wars, a rival is making a plan too.
Play freeCompare the gamesWhat feels familiar
You know this table.
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Each block has its own rule
A rule can change your whole plan.
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Higher total takes the block
Add up the Power on each side.
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Plan, then reveal
You and your rival play face down. Then the cards flip.
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Your hand
Pick tonight's plays.
Akira
What's different
Same speed. New city.
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3 Blocks, not lanes
City blocks, each with a rule.
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6 Nights a match
About five minutes a fight.
No download
Runs in your browser.
| What changes | Balatro | Street Wars |
|---|---|---|
| Your goal | Score poker hands to beat the blind | Win more city blocks than your rival |
| Structure | A roguelike run with small, big, and Boss Blinds | A six-night turf fight lasting about five minutes |
| Build | Jokers and card changes shape your run | Choose a 12-card deck before the match |
| Decisions | Build your score around the blind's demands | Read your rival's likely play as well as the block rules |
Balatro's own pages: Balatro's official overview · Balatro's rules and FAQ
The collection
90 cards. All earned by playing.
Start with a free crew deck. Wins pay credits, and credits open packs that list their odds.
See all 90 cards
Which should you play?
Which should you play?
Keep playing Balatro · Try Street Wars
Play with a friend? Crew Brawl is 2v2: you and a friend share each block. Blood Match is 1v1 online.
Who you fight with
Six crews. One city.
No jokers in the deck here. Six original crews, each with its own way to win.
Meet all six crews
Straight answers
Straight answers.
01Balatro or Street Wars?
Choose Balatro for a solo poker roguelike and the way a run grows around your Jokers. Street Wars does not have that run structure. Try it if you want card combinations tested against a rival, a collection that carries between matches, and a 2v2 mode to play with a friend.
02Is Street Wars free?
Yes. It runs in your browser. You don't need a download or an account to start. All 90 cards can be earned by playing.
03Can I play with a friend?
Yes. Blood Match is 1v1 online. Crew Brawl is 2v2, with you and a friend on the same side. You can also play solo against the city's crews.
04Are the rules the same?
No. Some ideas will feel familiar, but many cards and block rules work in their own way. The rules guide shows a full match with examples.
05Is it made by LocalThunk or Playstack, the developer and publisher of Balatro?
No. Street Wars is an independent game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to LocalThunk or Playstack, the developer and publisher of Balatro.
Balatro is a trademark of its owner, named here only to compare the games.
