SOL.EXE: Retro Solitaire

Name: SOL.EXE: Retro Solitaire
Rating: 4.9 (16 reviews)
Author: Rustling Broccoli

Glorious nostalgic pixel art

Free · Designed for iPad

16 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
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Card
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Rustling Broccoli
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EN
English
Size

9.4
MB

In this barren world of flat design and antialiased text, don't you long for crisp lines and just 16 well-chosen colours? We certainly do. Rustling Broccoli presents a world first on your pocket computer: Solitaire for Workgroups, like the one grandma used to play. Don't get distracted by notifications, ads, or "Dark Mode", just stick to one purpose: putting all the cards in the foundation piles. The only advantage of this game over the real deal original back in the nineties is that you can stick it in your pocket and take it with you. Featuring: - a snazzy mouse pointer - original Installation Wizard - all the animated card backs you know and love - certainly no ads - definitely no tracking, analytics, or any other invasions of privacy - many cool hidden surprises that will wow you and your grandma This is the game for you. Download it now. Also, eat your leafy greens.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

16 Ratings

Just what I was looking for
03/10/2022

it's the shoulder pads
I just wanted to play solitaire like the old days, so I’m glad to have found this app. It’s exactly what I wanted, and it works exactly as it should, but with an extra bit of whimsy I never expected. There seems to be a genuine love and appreciation for what it’s emulating, which I appreciate.If I were to make any suggestions I’d only say 1) it’d be nice to be able to choose the card back and 2) somehow make the cards a bit bigger on an iPad (they’re quite tiny on my 12.9 pro). Regardless, it’s a delightful app, a great homage to the 90s design, and it seems like it might actually genuinely be a labor of love.

Developer Response
Hey Shoulder Pads, thank you for the kind words. SOL.EXE is exactly that – a nostalgic homage to the 90s, a simpler time in personal computing. A few people have asked to be able to set their favourite card back image, so now, after 2 years, here it is. You're right that the iPad version is.. suboptimal. That's probably the next big thing on the TODO list. But first we need to figure out how to program the VCR so we don't miss Friends, then tend to our tamagochi!
Just what I was looking for
03/10/2022

it's the shoulder pads

I just wanted to play solitaire like the old days, so I’m glad to have found this app. It’s exactly what I wanted, and it works exactly as it should, but with an extra bit of whimsy I never expected. There seems to be a genuine love and appreciation for what it’s emulating, which I appreciate.If I were to make any suggestions I’d only say 1) it’d be nice to be able to choose the card back and 2) somehow make the cards a bit bigger on an iPad (they’re quite tiny on my 12.9 pro). Regardless, it’s a delightful app, a great homage to the 90s design, and it seems like it might actually genuinely be a labor of love.
Developer Response 12/19/2022
Hey Shoulder Pads, thank you for the kind words. SOL.EXE is exactly that – a nostalgic homage to the 90s, a simpler time in personal computing. A few people have asked to be able to set their favourite card back image, so now, after 2 years, here it is. You're right that the iPad version is.. suboptimal. That's probably the next big thing on the TODO list. But first we need to figure out how to program the VCR so we don't miss Friends, then tend to our tamagochi!
Simply the best
08/05/2024

flowercalls
I’ve tried the others. This is the most authentic port of Solitaire, and it plays without ads, tracking, or micro-transactions. It’s absolute nostalgia in your pocket without compromise. If you’re using any other Solitaire, I feel bad for you!
Simply the best
08/05/2024

flowercalls

I’ve tried the others. This is the most authentic port of Solitaire, and it plays without ads, tracking, or micro-transactions. It’s absolute nostalgia in your pocket without compromise. If you’re using any other Solitaire, I feel bad for you!
The best Solitare. Ever.
05/17/2025

S.Heiny
Slightly obsessed with this app, been playing for over a year and it makes me happy every time I use it.
The best Solitare. Ever.
05/17/2025

S.Heiny

Slightly obsessed with this app, been playing for over a year and it makes me happy every time I use it.
Incredible
09/09/2024

arcini8
A super cute solitaire experience! I love the unique flair and the retro theme. A must have on every iPhone
Incredible
09/09/2024

arcini8

A super cute solitaire experience! I love the unique flair and the retro theme. A must have on every iPhone

Fixed winning animation interaction bug – thanks for reporting, E. Martínez! SOL.EXE lives another year!

Version 1.5.5

10/01/2024

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