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Solitar: Retro Picks vs Goblin Solitaire

Solitar: Retro Picks 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. Solitar: Retro Picks (2024) is 2 years older than Goblin Solitaire (2026). Goblin Solitaire is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Solitar: Retro Picks (1.59 USD vs. 7.99 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 Solitar: Retro Picks

Choose Solitar: Retro Picks if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Solitar: Retro Picks launched in 2024.

Choose Goblin Solitaire

Choose Goblin Solitaire if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Goblin Solitaire launched in 2026.

Both Solitar: Retro Picks and Goblin Solitaire sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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

Solitar: Retro Picks vs Goblin Solitaire — Steam metadata comparison
Solitar: Retro Picks — Steam game coverSolitar: Retro PicksGoblin Solitaire — Steam game coverGoblin Solitaire
Released20242026
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price7.99 USD1.59 USD
Steam reviews100% positive (15 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDarkCove GamesNikola Bulj

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Solitar: Retro Picks vs Goblin Solitaire — FAQ

Should I play Solitar: Retro Picks or Goblin Solitaire first?
If you want chronology, Solitar: Retro Picks (2024) 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 Solitar: Retro Picks 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 Solitar: Retro Picks run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Solitar: Retro Picks is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Goblin Solitaire doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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