Report updated Apr 5, 2026
Solitairica
v1.1.14Casual gamers and RPG fans who enjoy strategic card games and the high-stakes, replayable nature of the roguelike genre.
What Is Solitairica?
Launched Aug 24, 2016
Updated Aug 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Combines traditional solitaire mechanics with RPG-style turn-based combat systems.
Challenging, procedural gameplay where each journey offers unique enemies and randomized challenges.
Master attack, defense, agility, and willpower energies to execute specific combat maneuvers.
Collect wildstone to upgrade cards and unlock new decks that fundamentally change playstyles.
Enemies feature randomized traits, ensuring that no two combat encounters are identical.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and fair monetization (free version), but report aggressive paywall/monetization and technical issues (save/transfer).”
What Users Love
The gameplay is fun and surprisingly deep
Truly addictive and fun!
No ads even without paying and just simple gameplay it's fun!
Free to try, no ads; you have nothing to lose.
Pain Points
only 1 of them is actually free. I find this to be deliberately misleading.
uninstalled because I'm not interested in a demo version stuck behind a pay wall
refuses to transfer progress and (paid) unlocks, despite logging into same goggle account.
game doesn't transfer save data :C so if I want to 100% I have to start all over
the rng is really bad. Getting the same numbers drawn back to back, is frustrating.
heavily rng based, strategy goes completely out of the door
High confidence · 6.5K reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card | Paid | #25 | ▲13 |
| Role Playing | Paid | #56 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Highly innovative core loop (Solitaire + RPG)
- Deep strategic variety through the 4-energy system
- Strong visual style and humorous tone
- High replayability with procedural generation
Cons
- Persistent cloud save and progress transfer bugs
- Perceived misleading monetization on Android
- Stagnant update cycle on iOS (last updated 2018)
- Lack of social/community infrastructure
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Leverage the 'Balatro' trend to capture new card-roguelike fans
- Implement cross-platform save synchronization
- Expand to PC/Steam to reach a wider hardcore audience
- Re-brand the Android version to manage user expectations better
Market Threats
- Market saturation by leaders like Balatro and Slay the Spire
- Direct competition from clones like Ancient Enemy
- Negative sentiment on Android impacting organic growth
- RNG frustration leading to user churn
Who competes with Solitairica?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
- +
Pirate-themed Progression
- +
Low-friction pricing model ($0.99) attracts users tired of predatory freemium mechanics.
Contenders
Forward: Escape the Fold
Christophe Coyard
A fast-paced card-based dungeon crawler that focuses on procedural paths and quick strategic decision-making.
A fast-paced card-based dungeon crawler that focuses on procedural paths and quick strategic decision-making.
Night of the Full Moon
★4.5 (2K)巨人网络科技有限公司
A premium-quality card-based RPG with heavy roguelike elements and diverse character classes.
A premium-quality card-based RPG with heavy roguelike elements and diverse character classes.
Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG
Rick van der Wal
A deep, premium card-based RPG that targets the same 'hardcore casual' audience looking for strategic depth.
A deep, premium card-based RPG that targets the same 'hardcore casual' audience looking for strategic depth.
Peers
A procedural RPG that uses dice instead of cards but shares the same whimsical art style and tactical combat loop.
Dice-based Combat System
A solitaire-style card mixing game that focuses on puzzle-solving within a fantasy setting.
Solitaire-style Potion Brewing
Slay the Spire
★4.2 (3K)Humble Bundle
The gold standard of roguelike deckbuilders; while not solitaire-based, it is the primary alternative for any card-RPG fan.
The gold standard of roguelike deckbuilders; while not solitaire-based, it is the primary alternative for any card-RPG fan.
Indies' Lies
★4.6 (439)Erabit Studios
A deckbuilding roguelike with a heavy focus on character talents and procedural maps.
A deckbuilding roguelike with a heavy focus on character talents and procedural maps.
New Kids on the Block
The current market leader in 'traditional card game roguelikes'; its massive success with Poker mechanics poses a major threat to Solitaire-based rivals.
Poker-Roguelike Hybrid Gameplay
Slice & Dice
★4.7 (22K)Oliver Garland
A rising star in the procedural combat genre with deep tactical mechanics and high replayability.
A rising star in the procedural combat genre with deep tactical mechanics and high replayability.
What are the key takeaways?
Solitairica is a divisive games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.7/5 rating from 6.5K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though aggressive paywall/monetization remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual gamers and RPG fans who enjoy strategic card games and the high-stakes, replayable nature of the roguelike genre.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The developer utilizes a hybrid monetization strategy, offering a premium paid experience on iOS while leveraging a free-to-play model on Android to maximize user acquisition.
iOS Version
1.1.14
Android Version
1.1.17g
Release Date
Aug 24, 2016
iOS Price
$3.99
Android Price
Free
Developer
Righteous Hammer Games Inc.