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A Solitaire Mystery

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

A collection of mysterious solitaires. The solitaires included vary from fairly standard cardgames to funky reimplementations of other games in solitaire form.

What works
  • Highly creative and unique solitaire variants
  • Challenging and rewarding puzzle gameplay
  • Large variety with 30 different games
  • Pleasant soundtrack and simple visuals
  • Active developer support and updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Some games have confusing or poorly explained rules
  • Randomness can lead to unsolvable deals
  • Bugs and ui issues reported
  • Lack of tutorials or hints frustrates some players
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • She Remembered Caterpillars

  • Stephen's Sausage Roll

  • Chroma Zero

  • Occlude

  • Kairo

  • Paquerette Down the Bunburrows

  • Can of Wormholes

  • Ittle Dew

  • Snakebird
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • She Remembered Caterpillars

  • Chroma Zero

  • Occlude
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Creativity

    Lost in Play
  • Strategy

    The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection
  • Autonomy

    Free Solitaire

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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A Solitaire Mystery: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have extensive freedom to choose from over 100 solitaire variants, customize cards, backgrounds, and sounds, and even import their own images, supporting a high degree of personal control."

    Capsule for Free Solitaire Free Solitaire

    "Players have freedom to choose from 30 different solitaire variants and experiment with strategies and moves within each unique puzzle."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game challenges players to solve puzzles by figuring out hidden win conditions and mastering solitaire variants."

    Capsule for Occlude Occlude

    "The game challenges players with complex, unique solitaire puzzles requiring skill, planning, and problem solving; winning is rewarding but difficult."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -3

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and personal progress rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    Capsule for Calculate It Calculate It

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and personal mastery rather than competing against others or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Players often engage in long sessions to solve puzzles and complete the story, with some replay value due to multiple solutions."

    Capsule for Day of the Tentacle Remastered Day of the Tentacle Remastered

    "Many players report long play sessions and repeated attempts to solve puzzles, with some replaying favorite variants multiple times."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "The game is a single-player solitaire collection with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    Capsule for Free Solitaire Free Solitaire

    "The game is a single-player solitaire puzzle collection with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Highly creative world, puzzles, and art style; imaginative scenarios and unique puzzle designs."

    Capsule for Lost in Play Lost in Play

    "Highly creative with 30 unique solitaire variants, many with novel twists and mechanics not found in traditional solitaire."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No evidence of power over others or social dominance; gameplay is solitary and self-directed."

    Capsule for Legend of Grimrock 2 Legend of Grimrock 2

    "No evidence of dominance or power over others; gameplay is solitary and self-directed."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    3

    "Players use the game as a mental challenge and distraction, enjoying immersion in complex puzzles."

    Capsule for ABI-DOS ABI-DOS

    "Players use the game as a brain teaser and distraction, enjoying the challenge and immersion in unusual solitaire puzzles."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Wayout Wayout

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation to solve puzzles, not due to obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    4

    "Players explore many different solitaire variants, learning new rules and strategies, and experimenting with various game types."

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    "Players explore many different solitaire variants and experiment with strategies to understand complex rules and mechanics."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    4

    "The game features many varied locations and encourages thorough exploration to discover clues and solve puzzles."

    Capsule for VirtuaVerse VirtuaVerse

    "The large variety of solitaire games encourages discovery and learning new rulesets and puzzle types."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    -4

    "Minimal character or environment customization; focus is on puzzle mechanics rather than self-expression."

    Capsule for Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut

    "Minimal customization or avatar personalization; focus is on puzzle mechanics rather than self-expression."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    1

    "Some imaginative elements like aliens and murder mystery themes, but grounded in social and trivia gameplay."

    Capsule for The Jackbox Party Pack 6 The Jackbox Party Pack 6

    "Some variants include imaginative themes (e.g. time travel, murder mystery), but overall grounded in card game mechanics."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -5

    "No social or community features; gameplay is entirely solo."

    Capsule for 12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (Platinum Edition) 12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (Platinum Edition)

    "No social or community features; gameplay is entirely solo."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop skills in strategic thinking, planning, and mastering challenging solitaire variants."

    Capsule for The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection

    "Players develop skills in understanding complex rules, planning moves, and mastering unique solitaire variants."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Sedentary puzzle gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for Railbound Railbound

    "Sedentary puzzle gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused planning and attention; not a casual or background game."

    Capsule for Plan A Plan A

    "Requires focused attention and thoughtful planning; not a casual or background game."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No social or emotional connection features; purely individual puzzle experience."

    Capsule for Golf Peaks Golf Peaks

    "No social or emotional connection features; purely individual puzzle solving."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

    Capsule for FORM FORM

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players progress through puzzles and unlock achievements, though no item collection or upgrades."

    Capsule for Lab Rat Lab Rat

    "Players progress by completing puzzles and unlocking achievements, but no item collection or upgrades."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    1

    "Some players find the game relaxing and nostalgic, but others report frustration and tension from difficulty and bugs."

    Capsule for Metal Hunter Metal Hunter

    "Some players find the game relaxing and meditative, but others report frustration due to difficulty and bugs."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    2

    "Visuals and music are simple but pleasant; sensory stimulation is moderate rather than intense."

    Capsule for Endless Road: Reborn Endless Road: Reborn

    "Pleasant music and simple visuals provide moderate sensory stimulation; not highly intense or flashy."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal."

    Capsule for DREDGE DREDGE

    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    1

    "Minimal narrative and lore elements; story is subtle and mostly atmospheric rather than plot-driven."

    Capsule for ORDER 13 ORDER 13

    "Minimal narrative elements; some variants have thematic flavor but no overarching story."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    5

    "High emphasis on mental challenge, planning, and problem solving in all solitaire variants."

    Capsule for The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection

    "Strong emphasis on mental challenge, planning, and problem solving across diverse solitaire puzzles."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    1

    "Some tension from challenging encounters and risk of failure, but mostly cerebral rather than adrenaline-driven."

    Capsule for Rogue Voltage Rogue Voltage

    "Some tension from difficulty and risk of unsolvable deals, but overall a cerebral rather than adrenaline-driven experience."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    4

    "Players feel the game offers good value for price with meaningful story and challenging puzzles."

    Capsule for Still There Still There

    "Many players feel the game offers excellent value for price due to variety and depth of puzzles."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -5

    "No violent content; gameplay centers on constructive puzzle solving."

    Capsule for The Escaper The Escaper

    "No violent content; gameplay centers on constructive puzzle solving."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    -4

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

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    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

Last update: 09/07/2026