Solitar: Retro Picks (2024)

Developer: DarkCove Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A low-pressure, mentally stimulating card game collection that feels like a cozy puzzle session with classic pixel aesthetics and endless undo safety.

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What players say

Players say this solitaire collection nails the nostalgic feel of classic Windows card games and runs great on Steam Deck. It includes 11 solitaire variations plus Minesweeper and a JezzBall clone. The developer is praised for being responsive and pushing updates based on feedback, though some wish for more deck customization and warn that card games lack hints or difficulty settings.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.