# Forbidden Solitaire

> Forbidden Solitaire is a card-slashing horror game about unearthing the contents of a cryptic 1995 CD-ROM that should have never existed. From the creators of Ancient Enemy and Home Safety Hotline.

## Game facts

- Developer: Grey Alien Games, Night Signal Entertainment
- Publisher: Grey Alien Games, Night Signal Entertainment
- Release status: Released
- Release date: May 1, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Strategy, Card, Solitaire
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/)
- Languages: Interface: American English; Subtitles: American English; Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/forbidden-solitaire)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Oct 15, 2026

### Strengths

- A retro aesthetic that meticulously recreates the distinctive CGI, FMV, fake desktop UI, music, and sound of 1990s PC CD-ROM games
- Original gameplay that combines solitaire with combat, dungeon exploration, stealth, upgrades, and Joker abilities
- An immersive atmosphere built around cheesy horror, metatextual presentation, and elements reminiscent of ARGs and Inscryption

### Weaknesses

- Because the core gameplay is essentially centered on solitaire, it can feel highly repetitive to some players
- Estimated playtime varies from roughly 4.5 hours to 8–9 hours, which may feel short to players expecting 10–20 hours
- The ability to purchase most upgrades at any time from the shop weakens the significance of the shop and resource management

## Links

- [Forbidden Solitaire on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6603)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6603/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T06:13:22.088Z