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A Krafton executive is pushing back on comparisons to roguelike “card-based” hits, saying they’re being repeatedly pitched ideas like “Balatro with different cards.” The discussion centers on whether Krafton’s team wants broader roguelike identity beyond copycat framing.

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Key Takeaway Krafton wants roguelikes judged for originality, not packaged as “Balatro with different cards.”
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Krafton wants roguelikes judged for originality, not packaged as “Balatro with different cards.”

A Krafton executive is pushing back on comparisons to roguelike “card-based” hits, saying they’re being repeatedly pitched ideas like “Balatro with different cards.” The discussion centers on whether Krafton’s team wants broader roguelike identity beyond copycat framing.

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Rock Paper Shotgun · 8d ago
"Roguelike can be anything": Krafton exec is very tired of being pitched "Balatro with different cards"

Briefing Findings · Krafton wants roguelikes judged for originality, not

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Reported comment style Tired of being pitched "Balatro with different cards"
Focus Roguelike can be anything framing

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"Roguelike can be anything": Krafton exec is very tired of being pitched "Balatro with different cards"

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