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Most popular Solitaire Games

Solitaire games have a unique magic that draws players back, whether you’re a longtime fan or just starting out. From classic favorites to fresh challenges, there’s a game for every mood. Join us as we explore the most popular solitaire games and discover how to play them on your Mac, Windows PC. or iPad/iPhone with the BVS Solitaire Collection.

What’s the Most Popular Solitaire Game?

Klondike Solitaire is the undisputed favorite, the one you’ve likely played on a Windows PC back in the day. Its simple goal—build four foundation piles from Ace to King by suit—makes it a breeze to learn, but its tricky balance of luck and skill keeps you coming back. It’s no wonder Klondike is the most-loved free solitaire game!

Close behind are other classics like Spider Solitaire, FreeCell, Tri-Peaks, and Pyramid. You can find all these and more in the BVS Solitaire Collection, which offers over 570 solitaire variations to keep things fresh.

Klondike

Klondike Solitaire
× Klondike Solitaire

Klondike is one of the best-known solitaire game in the world, bundled with all versions of Microsoft Windows under the name "Solitaire".

 

Freecell

Freecell Solitaire
× Freecell Solitaire

Freecell is actually a logic puzzle in the form of solitaire game. Nearly every FreeCell game is winnable. Freecell is one of the few solitaire games based totally on the player's skill with no luck involved.

 

Forty Thieves

Forty Thieves Solitaire
× Forty Thieves Solitaire

Forty Thieves is a challenging game of skill played with two decks. It is also known as Napoleon at St Helena.

 

Pyramid

Pyramid Solitaire
× Pyramid Solitaire

Pyramid is also known as Solitaire 13. It is a fun and challenging game. The name comes from the unique initial game layout, where cards are arranged in a pyramid-like shape.

 

Spider

Spider Solitaire
× Spider Solitaire

Spider is a game where the objective is to order all the cards in descending order from King down to Ace in the same suit. It is another solitaire game that has become popular through its inclusion with Microsoft Windows.

 

Tri-Peaks

Tri-Peaks Solitaire
× Tri-Peaks Solitaire

Tri-peaks is a variation of Golf and Black Hole, but with elaborate scoring system that rewards early progress and long series.

 

Yukon

Yukon Solitaire
× Yukon Solitaire
Yukon is similar to Klondike. The main difference is that you can move groups of cards between tableau piles regardless of whether those cards are in sequence. As long as the first card of this group forms a descending sequence with the card it is moved onto and those two cards have different colors then it is a valid move.

 

Scorpion

Scorpion Solitaire
× Scorpion Solitaire
Scorpion is a difficult but addicting game similar to Spider but played more like Yukon. The game was first described in "The Complete Book of Solitaire & Patience" by Albert H. Morehead & Geoffrey Mott-Smith.

 

Seahaven Towers

Seahaven Towers Solitaire
× Seahaven Towers Solitaire
Seahaven Towers (a.k.a.Sea Towers) is a solitaire game created by Art Cabral that shares similarities with other popular solitaire games such as Freecell, Eight Off, and Baker's Game. Compared to Freecell, SeaHaven Towers is widely regarded as a more challenging game, requiring players to exercise greater care, strategy, and foresight.

Why Do People Love These Solitaire Games?

Solitaire games have a timeless appeal — they’re easy to jump into, endlessly replayable, and just challenging enough to keep your mind sharp. Whether you’ve got five minutes or an hour, they’re perfect for a quick break or a deep dive. Every deal feels new thanks to random shuffles and clever strategies.

The BVS Solitaire Collection brings these games to life with unlimited undo/redo, customizable interface, and handy stats tracking. You can even create your own solitaire games for a personal touch!