Free Solitaire

About

"Free Solitaire" is a solitaire card game collection with over 120 variants and extensive customization options. Players can create their own card sets using images, GIFs, or videos with the in-built editor. The game offers several DLCs featuring thematic card sets, backgrounds, and UI pictures, with a variety of options available for cats, dogs, animals, and kids. To use the DLC content, players must manually copy the files into the appropriate folder on their device.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

The game offers a vast collection of over 120 variations of Solitaire, providing plenty of replay value and customization options.
It's completely free and ad-free, making it a great alternative to other Solitaire games that include intrusive advertisements.
The user interface is clean and easy to navigate, with enjoyable background music and the ability to use custom card designs and backgrounds.

Some users have reported minor bugs with certain playstyles, although they are generally easy to resolve by restarting the game.
The graphics can be inconsistent, with some card designs appearing less polished than others.
There are concerns about the use of AI-generated art for some card designs, which some players find unnecessary.

monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
16%
64%
The game is praised for its complete lack of in-game purchases and advertisements, providing a stress-free and enjoyable solitaire experience. Users appreciate the extensive content and customization options available for free, contrasting it with other versions that include intrusive ads. This commitment to a quality user experience without aggressive monetization strategies is highlighted as a significant strength of the game.
- “A good, solid solitaire game, with more variations than I would have imagined ever existed, and there are no ads.”
- “Very good game, the amount of content they're giving away for free with no ads is amazing.”
- “The success of independent developers like wmgames demonstrates that it's possible to create high-quality software without compromising on user experience or resorting to aggressive monetization strategies.”
- “It's truly perplexing to witness a tech giant like Microsoft, with its immense resources and influence, resort to intrusive advertising within a simple game like Solitaire.”
- “While it's understandable that companies seek to monetize their products, the inclusion of ads in a beloved, timeless game like Solitaire seems excessive and somewhat disrespectful to the countless hours of enjoyment it has provided to users over the years.”
- “The success of independent developers like WMGames demonstrates that it's possible to create high-quality software without compromising on user experience or resorting to aggressive monetization strategies.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
76%
18%
The music in the game is primarily composed of public domain "relaxation" tracks, which players find enjoyable and varied, featuring styles reminiscent of JRPG epilogues and ambient tunes often heard in restaurants. The game offers extensive customization options, allowing players to toggle and personalize the background music and sound effects, enhancing the overall experience. Many reviewers consider it the best and most diverse soundtrack they've encountered in a solitaire game.
- “This is the most in-depth solitaire game I've played in years, and there are so many customization options (you can even customize and toggle background music).”
- “Just public domain 'relaxation' music.”
- “There are a couple of songs that sound like something you'd hear during the epilogue to a long JRPG, and others that sound like music you'd hear in a Chinese restaurant, so it's definitely the best and most varied music I've heard in a solitaire game/app.”
- “Speaking of, I'm sure that the music is probably royalty-free, but it's really enjoyable.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their nostalgic "90s" aesthetic, evoking memories of pre-Windows 95 experiences. Players appreciate the improved visuals and the variety of options available for customization in graphics and sound, enhancing the overall technical experience.
- “I enjoy the effort to include a '90s' aesthetic, which brings me back just a bit to pre-Windows 95.”
- “I really appreciate all the options this game offers on the graphics, sound, and general technical side.”
- “The same game of Windows, with better graphics, and a lot of variations.”
- “I really appreciate all the options this game offers on the graphics, sound, and general technical side, but enough about that.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Gameplay is characterized by a smooth experience and a clean, user-friendly interface, allowing for customization of sound effects and music. Additionally, players appreciate the absence of disruptive advertisements, enhancing the overall flow of the game.
- “The interface is clean and easy to use, and the gameplay itself is smooth.”
- “No annoying advertisements interrupting gameplay flow like the Microsoft Solitaire Collection.”
- “You can also customize sound effects for UI navigation, gameplay sounds, and background music.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Users consistently highlight the high replayability of the game, expressing surprise at its value for repeated playthroughs.
- “I'm surprised at the replay value.”
- “[*][b][u]Replayability[/u][/b]: high”
- “[*][b][u]Replayability[/u][/b]: high”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is primarily a solitaire experience and is noted for being one of the best non-story-driven games available, especially considering it is free.