Microsoft · 1992
Microsoft Hearts
Turn-based strategy (TBS)Card & Board GameIGDB 82
Session Respect Score
AI estimate · 0/5 votes
0.0/ 10
"Classic card game perfect for quick breaks between tasks."
Best session: 45-90 minutes
Minimum session
45 min
Pausability
Pause anytime
Resume friendliness
Easy to resume
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Chill
≡
Session structure
Self-contained runs
Play single hands during work breaks; no commitment needed.
Similar games
More in the Microsoft series
Platforms
Age Rating
About
Microsoft Hearts is a computer game included with Microsoft Windows, based on a card game with the same name. It was first introduced in Windows 3.1 in 1992, and has since been included in every version of Windows up to and including Windows 7.
Single playerBird view / IsometricNon-fiction
Media
Community Tips
Be the first to leave a tip!
Sign in to add a tip
Community Session Data
No sessions logged yet —
Context Tags
No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.
🔇No sound OK
🤚One-handed
🎵Background game
🚇Commute friendly
✈️Plane friendly
💤Suspend & resume
⚡Quick to boot
☁️Cloud save
👶Kid can watch
🛋️Couch co-op
🎤No voice chat needed
🌙Solo after bedtime
🎙️Podcast game
🧘Zen mode
🥱Brain off
🔁Satisfying grind
🧒Kid co-op
Sign in to vote on tags
Platform Notes
Does it actually work well on your platform? Community tested.
Microsoft Hearts — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Microsoft Hearts take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Microsoft Hearts is approximately 45 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Microsoft Hearts?
- Yes — Microsoft Hearts supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
- Does Microsoft Hearts pressure you to keep playing?
- Microsoft Hearts has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Microsoft Hearts's Session Respect Score?
- Microsoft Hearts has a Session Respect Score of 10.0/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.