Choose Nofrills Solitaire
Choose Nofrills Solitaire if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nofrills Solitaire launched in 2020.
Nofrills Solitaire vs Goblin Solitaire
Nofrills Solitaire and Goblin Solitaire both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Nofrills Solitaire (2020) is 6 years older than Goblin Solitaire (2026). Goblin Solitaire is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Nofrills Solitaire (1.59 USD vs. 1.99 USD). 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 Goblin Solitaire
Choose Goblin Solitaire if you want the Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Goblin Solitaire launched in 2026.
Both Nofrills Solitaire and Goblin Solitaire sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Nofrills Solitaire |  Goblin Solitaire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CouchFox Games | Nikola Bulj |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Nofrills Solitaire (2020) is 6 years older than Goblin Solitaire (2026).
- Goblin Solitaire is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Nofrills Solitaire (1.59 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Nofrills Solitaire is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Goblin Solitaire has no Deck rating yet.
Nofrills Solitaire vs Goblin Solitaire — FAQ
- Should I play Nofrills Solitaire or Goblin Solitaire first?
- If you want chronology, Nofrills Solitaire (2020) came out before Goblin 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 Nofrills Solitaire and Goblin Solitaire similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
- Does Nofrills Solitaire run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nofrills Solitaire is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Goblin Solitaire doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.