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April 30, 2026

Forbidden Solitaire review

PC; Grey Alien Games, Night Signal Entertainment An innocent-looking charity shop find draws you into a compulsive world of demons, ogres and retro delights

Forbidden Solitaire review

TL;DR

  • Forbidden Solitaire is a meta-horror card game that combines solitaire with deck-building and a narrative.
  • Players enter a cursed 1990s PC game found in a charity shop, battling monsters in a haunted dungeon.
  • Gameplay involves winning solitaire rounds by matching cards, with jokers adding strategic depth.
  • The game features a strong emphasis on 1990s PC gaming aesthetics, including graphics, FMV, and soundtrack.
  • A framing narrative unfolds through instant messages as the player progresses, adding layers to the mystery.
  • The game successfully blends its core solitaire puzzle with deck-building combat and a postmodern horror theme.

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