Been playing this for a while now and I cannot decide if my knowledge of poker - high school days well spent - is getting in the way. It very well may be.

Very much rec the game.

From the reddit faq: "Why did you start working on Balatro?

I have been making games and simulations since I was young, and it has been a hobby that I have always been able to turn to. Making games makes me feel at peace, even the ones that will never see the light of day. A couple years ago I was inspired by SNKRX and Luck be a Landlord to create a roguelike from a tried-and-true real life mechanic I know people already love - picking cards from your hand and playing them. I originally made Balatro for 3 of my close friends, and their feedback and support made the game into what it is today."