In Dungeon Solitaire, players must strategically use their deck of cards to create rooms and navigate through levels, ultimately reaching the exit door. The game features two types of cards: new section cards that generate room layouts and modifier cards that alter the rules or design of existing rooms.

The storyline of Dungeon Solitaire revolves around the player's quest to navigate a dungeon by utilizing their card deck effectively, with the goal of using all cards to unlock the exit.

Dungeon Solitaire stands out with its innovative combination of card game strategy and platforming action, offering a fresh take on both genres and encouraging players to think critically about their moves.