When it comes to crafting a chilling atmosphere, many game developers might resort to the typical eerie settings like abandoned space stations or eerie small towns. But what if the horror starts in an entirely unexpected place? Enter “Forbidden Solitaire,” an intriguing upcoming release from Night Signal Entertainment. This unique horror game poses a simple yet captivating question: what would happen if you bought a game of Solitaire only to discover it was haunted?
On its Steam page, the game teases players with a straightforward yet tantalizing summary: “It’s 2019. You bring home a peculiar 1995 CD-ROM game from a thrift store. The name rings a bell—you vaguely recall seeing its ads and the controversy surrounding it, but you never played it. Until now.”
At first glance, making Solitaire eerie might seem like a tall order. However, remember the unexpected thrill of simple poker mechanics in the roguelike gem “Balatro”? If that’s anything to go by, there’s room for surprise here too. The developer, with a compelling track record from the tech support simulator “Home Safety Hotline,” promises unique thrills. Players will navigate what’s termed as “bloodletting solitaire gameplay,” with upgrades that come courtesy of a “friendly eye watching from the walls.” And let’s not forget the game-changing Jokers—some lending a hand, others not so much.
The Steam page estimates each session of “Forbidden Solitaire” will last between two and three hours. While Night Signal Entertainment hasn’t pinned down a release date yet, there’s certainly a buzz about seeing how they blend a 2019 perspective with nostalgic vibes from the ’90s.
