Readabletro - Balatro readability mod
Improves readability, especially on the Steam Deck, by:
- replacing the jagged pixel font with a similar smooth font TypoQuik-Bold
- increasing the font's size
- providing smooth graphics upscaled using xBRZ 2x, when "Pixel Art Smoothing" is enabled
Supported versions: 1.0.1g-FULL, 1.0.1f-FULL, 1.0.0n-FULL
Installing the mod (Windows)
- download the latest version
- unpack to
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Balatro(or wherever your game is installed) - run
apply_readabletro.cmd- this will back up the original exe, unpack the game, update the files and repack the game
Installing the mod (Steam Deck/Linux)
- switch to desktop mode
- download the latest version
- unpack to
/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Balatro - right click
apply_readabletro.shand select Run in Konsole - this will back up the original exe, unpack the game, update the files and repack the game
Alternatively just copy the patched exe from your Windows machine to /home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Balatro.
To make the game even smoother, you can enable native upscaling on Steam Deck. Go to (cog icon) > Properties > General, set Game Resolution to 2560x1600 and enable "Set resolution for internal and external display".