Choose Buddy and Lucky Solitaire
Choose Buddy and Lucky Solitaire if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Buddy and Lucky Solitaire launched in 2021.
Buddy and Lucky Solitaire vs Platboarder
Buddy and Lucky Solitaire and Platboarder both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Buddy and Lucky Solitaire (2021) is 2 years older than Platboarder (2023). Platboarder is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Buddy and Lucky Solitaire (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Platboarder
Choose Platboarder if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. Platboarder launched in 2023.
Both Buddy and Lucky Solitaire and Platboarder sit in 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
 Buddy and Lucky Solitaire |  Platboarder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.7% positive (75 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mens Sana Interactive | Gnaw Paw Studios, LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Buddy and Lucky Solitaire (2021) is 2 years older than Platboarder (2023).
- Platboarder is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Buddy and Lucky Solitaire (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Buddy and Lucky Solitaire is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Platboarder has no Deck rating yet.
Buddy and Lucky Solitaire vs Platboarder — FAQ
- Should I play Buddy and Lucky Solitaire or Platboarder first?
- If you want chronology, Buddy and Lucky Solitaire (2021) came out before Platboarder (2023). 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 Buddy and Lucky Solitaire and Platboarder similar?
- They overlap on 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 Buddy and Lucky Solitaire run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Buddy and Lucky Solitaire is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Platboarder doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.