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About Pokitaire
Pokitaire is a puzzle game that mashes up poker and spider solitaire. Made by indie dev zepphy and released in October 2025, it’s all about using poker hands to clear cards from a tableau. You play single-player on PC, aiming to remove entire rows by forming combinations like straights or flushes. The twist is that each hand you play reveals new cards, adding a layer of strategy to the classic solitaire format. It’s a quick pick-up-and-play game, blending luck with planning. If you like card games but want something faster-paced than traditional solitaire, this is your jam.
Gameplay
You start with a grid of face-down cards. Click to flip them, then build poker hands in a row. Once you make a valid hand, the entire row clears, and the remaining cards drop down. The goal is to maximize your score by creating high-value combinations like full houses or straight flushes. Each move feels tight and deliberate, you’re constantly balancing which cards to play and which to leave for later. The mouse controls are snappy, but the game punishes rushed decisions. Sessions last 15, 30 minutes, and you’ll often replay levels to beat your own score. The challenge comes from managing limited moves and planning several steps ahead.
What Players Think
The community average is 4.3/5, with 78% of players completing the game. Most finish it in 4 hours, though 15% clock over 10. Players love the clever premise, with one user calling it “a fresh take on old standbys.” Critics praised the “tight loop of strategy and luck” but noted the lack of multiplayer. The moods are split: 42% curious, 33% determined, and 25% amused. Completion rates drop after level 40, where difficulty spikes. Achievements are plentiful, 28 in total, averaging 150 points each. One reviewer wrote, “It’s simple but satisfying, like a really good coffee break.”
PlayPile's Take
Pokitaire is a solid 12-buck pick for card game fans. It’s not deep, but the core loop is addictive. The $14.99 price tag is fair for what it is, though the short playtime might leave some wanting more. If you enjoy optimizing moves in puzzle games, you’ll find value in the 28 achievements and replay challenges. Skip it if you hate card games or want a long story. For a quick, clever diversion, though, it hits the mark.
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Single player
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