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A Solitaire Mystery

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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
91% User Score Based on 184 reviews

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A Solitaire Mystery is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Hempuli Oy and was released on July 9, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

A Solitaire Mystery is a collection of over 20 unusual solitaire cardgames, ranging from somewhat standard rulesets playable with a traditional deck of cards to mysterious experimental takes on the genre and funky reimplementations of other games in solitaire form. Among other things, ASM makes you grow and harvest plants, defeat eldritch monsters, perform alchemy and play poker over the course of…

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 184 reviews
music15 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Unique and creative collection of 30 solitaire variants offering a wide range of challenging and engaging puzzles.
  • Exceptional soundtrack and pleasant visual style contributing to a great overall atmosphere.
  • Strong replay value with many solitaires providing deep, rewarding puzzle experiences and infinite undo features.
  • Some games suffer from unclear or poorly explained rules, making it frustrating especially for newcomers without additional tutorial support.
  • Certain variants have buggy or clunky UI elements, including occasional softlocks, issues with card handling, and confusing interfaces.
  • Random generation can produce unwinnable or unsolvable deals, causing players to restart frequently and possibly leading to frustration.

  • music

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for being relaxing, melodic, and atmospheric, often described as a standout feature that enhances immersion and enjoyment. However, some users note the inability to adjust or mute the music volume mid-game can be frustrating due to its repetitive nature during long sessions. Overall, the soundtrack is considered excellent, adding significant charm and nostalgia to the experience.

    • “The music is very relaxing and I wish there was a soundtrack for me to buy, because I would just lay and relax listening to the music.”
    • “Great collection of solitaires with some interesting mechanics and an incredible soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack and cute artstyle give it all a great atmosphere too.”
    • “The music volume can't be adjusted or toggled when you're in the middle of a game (and obviously these games are long). I thought it wouldn't bother me, but the songs are very repetitive, and when I wanted to listen to my own music I had to use my PC's volume mixer and mute the whole program.”
    • “Also for some reason you can actually change between in-game songs but you still can't control the volume?”
    • “Music: nothing special, but has music that reminds me of Balatro.”

  • gameplay

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a clever and engaging twist on traditional solitaire by mixing varied puzzle mechanics that challenge players to think deeply and experiment. While the wide variety and uniqueness of game modes are praised, some issues with confusing rules, occasional bugs, and lack of quality-of-life features can hinder the experience. Overall, it's a rewarding puzzle collection for those who enjoy mastering new mechanics, though a clearer tutorial or demonstrations could improve accessibility.

    • “It's been very fun to wrap my brain around how the mechanic of some of these work, and it really makes me think.”
    • “An incredible exercise in how you can take the same core mechanics and mix and blend them in unique and clever ways.”
    • “Figuring out the mechanics of these game modes and actually being able to solve them on my own made me feel like an absolute genius.”
    • “However, I've had way too many games die on the vine because of a slight misplay that I can't undo, a game mechanic that intentionally works against you, or a combination of both you can't avoid even if you were playing perfectly.”
    • “I would recommend the game because it can be very fun but there's a lot of things not conveyed properly (such as available controls in a given solitaire, as it varies) or mechanics that don't seem well tuned for players to win consistently, let alone win period.”
    • “Gameplay: as mentioned before, there are bugs that definitely screw with you, and considering some of the rules are confusing at first, you can't initially tell if it's a bug or a misinterpretation of the rules.”

  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally simple and retro, with a pleasant and cute art style that complements the game's atmosphere. Some users note occasional visual bugs and pixelation issues that make text and icons hard to read, while others suggest quality-of-life improvements like highlighting legal moves to enhance clarity. Overall, the visuals are adequate but not standout, paired with an appreciated ambient soundtrack.

    • “Not to mention the cute graphics and banger soundtrack across the board.”
    • “Love the simple retro graphics and the soundtrack is amazing.”
    • “The soundtrack and cute artstyle give it all a great atmosphere too.”
    • “But it was just a collection of solitaire games with bad graphics.”
    • “Maybe I'm just really slow, but I really think most of the games would benefit from visuals showing what each game would consider legal moves for games like Garden.”
    • “Due to the pixelated visuals, sometimes texts and icons are hard to distinguish at a glance.”

  • stability

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions

    The game exhibits noticeable stability issues with various bugs affecting several solitaire modes, particularly undo functionality and specific game types like babataire and fork mode. Despite these glitches, the core gameplay remains solid, and disabling certain features can help mitigate problems. With further polish, the game's stability could significantly improve.

    • “Gameplay: The game runs great, with only some minor bugs and a lack of quality-of-life features.”
    • “I put off trying it because apparently it is still quite buggy, but that was a mistake, and maybe a lot of the bugs are related to undo, and you can just turn that off.”
    • “Like half of the solitaires in this are buggy, unfun, and really convoluted.”
    • “Is definitely a bit buggy, such as in the fork game mode, but with some polish this could be a really awesome game.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story aspect is minimal and not the main focus, with little emphasis on narrative or aesthetics. Players seeking a mystery or strong storyline may be disappointed, as the game centers more on gameplay than storytelling.

    • “If you like organizing from chaos without needing much in the way of aesthetics or storyline, then you'll find something in this collection that will scratch that itch.”
    • “So at first I thought this was going to be a mystery game that used solitaire as a way to tell a story, and it wasn't that.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is generally strong due to the large number of games in the collection, minimizing the impact of any minor issues.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players express a strong sense of accomplishment and intellectual satisfaction, feeling clever and proud when successfully solving the game's challenging mechanics on their own.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its charming art style and complementary soundtrack, which together create an engaging and pleasant experience.

    • “The soundtrack and cute art style give it a great atmosphere.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the game's single-purchase model, praising it for avoiding intrusive ads and microtransactions common in modern solitaire games. The straightforward, ad-free monetization is seen as a refreshing return to classic, lightweight solitaire experiences.

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Play Times

25h Median play time
25h Average play time
25-25h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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A Solitaire Mystery is a puzzle game. Common tags for A Solitaire Mystery include indie, 2d, pixel graphics, tabletop, logic and others.

A Solitaire Mystery is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 25 hours playing A Solitaire Mystery.

A Solitaire Mystery was released on July 9, 2025.

A Solitaire Mystery was developed by Hempuli Oy.

A Solitaire Mystery has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Solitaire Mystery for its music but disliked it for its stability.

A Solitaire Mystery is a single player game.

Similar games include The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection, Akurra, Rift of the Necrodancer, Word Play, Logic Bombs and others.