Category Match Solitaire

Solitaire in name, sorting puzzle in fact. Category Match Solitaire deals cards that belong together by topic rather than by suit or number: group the matching cards to clear them off the board, and every clearance uncovers hidden cards underneath, changing what the smart next move is.

That's the entire machine, and the listing is upfront about its size: tap, swipe or drag to move cards; clear every card to complete the stage; plan ahead because each move reshapes the board. The cards themselves are colorful and themed — a variety of fun topics to work through as you sort — and sessions flex from a quick break to a long sit.

What the listing doesn't publish is a longer list than what it does: no stage count, no statement about timers or move limits, nothing about ads, purchases or offline play. None of that makes it a bad puzzle — topic-matching is a fair twist on card sorting — but you're trusting the screenshots for everything beyond the core loop.

Reception is lukewarm: 3.3 stars at 50K+ downloads suggests a puzzle that works without delighting, at least so far. Set expectations to 'pleasant sorting with a planning streak' rather than a new solitaire obsession, and it should land about right. It keeps interesting company here — this catalog also has a solitaire that's secretly an alarm clock, and one played entirely in colors.