Choose Inscryption
Choose Inscryption if you want an Adventure experience. 74,873 Steam reviews back the pick.
Inscryption vs Forbidden Solitaire
Inscryption and Forbidden Solitaire both land in Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Inscryption (2021) is 5 years older than Forbidden Solitaire (2026). Forbidden Solitaire scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Inscryption (96.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Forbidden Solitaire
Choose Forbidden Solitaire if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forbidden Solitaire launched in 2026.
Both Inscryption and Forbidden Solitaire sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.9% vs 98.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Inscryption |  Forbidden Solitaire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (74,873 reviews) | 98.4% positive (612 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daniel Mullins Games | Grey Alien Games, Night Signal Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Inscryption (2021) is 5 years older than Forbidden Solitaire (2026).
- Forbidden Solitaire scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Inscryption (96.9% positive).
- Forbidden Solitaire is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Inscryption (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Inscryption is Deck Playable, Forbidden Solitaire is Deck Verified.
Inscryption vs Forbidden Solitaire — FAQ
- Which is better, Inscryption or Forbidden Solitaire?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Inscryption sits at 96.9% positive (74,873 reviews), Forbidden Solitaire at 98.4% (612). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Inscryption or Forbidden Solitaire first?
- If you want chronology, Inscryption (2021) came out before Forbidden Solitaire (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Inscryption and Forbidden Solitaire similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.