Underplayed Gems

Solitairica (2016)

Solitairica cover
Developer
Righteous Hammer Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 571 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing Solitairica feels like a clever blend of solitaire and RPG combat where you strategically build a deck to overcome whimsical enemies at a relaxed but thoughtful pace.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided on Solitairica. Many praise its addictive core loop and find it a relaxing game for multitasking, especially on Steam Deck. However, a larger number of reviews call it out for being overly reliant on unfair RNG that punishes the player, combined with a painfully slow grind to unlock upgrades. The slow card animations, even with speed-up, are a common complaint.

Screenshots

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