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Balatro Keyboard & controller controls

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Balatro is a roguelike poker-inspired deckbuilder where you build impossible hands using jokers, vouchers, and tarot cards to beat escalating blinds. Controls are minimal by design — the game rewards understanding its systems, not mastering complex inputs.

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All Balatro controls

Layout

25 shortcuts

Card Management 9

Action Shortcut
Sort Hand by Suit Z
Sort Hand by Rank / Value X
Navigate Cards Left ←
Navigate Cards Right →
Move / Drag Card LMB
Select Leftmost 5 Cards ←
Select Rightmost 5 Cards →
Invert Card Selection V
Unselect All Cards U

Core 4

Action Shortcut
Select / Confirm LMB
Play Selected Hand Space
Discard Selected Cards Tab
Deselect All Cards RMB

Navigation 4

Action Shortcut
Select Blind / Next Screen Space
Navigate UI / Jokers / Shop LMB
Skip Blind S
Navigate Up / Down in Menus ↑

Shop 4

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Reroll Shop R
Cash Out / Next Round Space
Buy Item LMB
Sell Joker / Item LMB

Information 2

Action Shortcut
View Deck / Run Info A
View Current Hand Probabilities LMB

System 2

Action Shortcut
Pause / Game Menu Esc
Restart Run (hold) R

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25 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Balatro's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Balatro controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Balatro?
Balatro, a roguelike game, uses 25 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Balatro controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Balatro's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Balatro support a controller?
Yes — Balatro has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Balatro controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Balatro also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Balatro resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Balatro or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.