Two of the most dangerously compelling time-sinks released in recent years are Balatro and Vampire Survivors, so what happens when you combine the two?

Well, developer Poncle has done just that, introducing a free, Balatro-themed expansion to its smash hit horde survival title.

Named Ante Chamber, it's part of the latest game update for Vampire Survivors, and it adds a whole bunch of fun new weapons, characters, and more.

You can play as four Balatro characters, which look to include Jimbo and some of the legendary jokers such as Perkeo. There are also four weapons and four evolutions to discover.

It looks like a seriously robust expansion, especially given it's free of charge.

Seeing two favourite games cross paths like this is always welcome in our view, but what do you think? Are you happy to see this collab? Get the Balatro music stuck in your head once again in the comments section below.

[source youtube.com]