Choose Kemono Mahjong
Choose Kemono Mahjong if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kemono Mahjong launched in 2021.
Kemono Mahjong vs Quilts and Cats of Calico
Kemono Mahjong and Quilts and Cats of Calico both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. Kemono Mahjong (2021) is 3 years older than Quilts and Cats of Calico (2024). Quilts and Cats of Calico scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Kemono Mahjong (89% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Quilts and Cats of Calico
Choose Quilts and Cats of Calico if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.9% positive across 277 reviews.
Both Kemono Mahjong and Quilts and Cats of Calico sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kemono Mahjong |  Quilts and Cats of Calico | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (100 reviews) | 94.9% positive (277 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Cyberdog Software | Monster Couch |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Kemono Mahjong (2021) is 3 years older than Quilts and Cats of Calico (2024).
- Quilts and Cats of Calico scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Kemono Mahjong (89% positive).
- Kemono Mahjong is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Quilts and Cats of Calico (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Kemono Mahjong is Deck Unsupported, Quilts and Cats of Calico is Deck Verified.
Kemono Mahjong vs Quilts and Cats of Calico — FAQ
- Which is better, Kemono Mahjong or Quilts and Cats of Calico?
- On Steam reviews Quilts and Cats of Calico scores higher (94.9% positive) than Kemono Mahjong (89% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Quilts and Cats of Calico is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Kemono Mahjong or Quilts and Cats of Calico first?
- If you want chronology, Kemono Mahjong (2021) came out before Quilts and Cats of Calico (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Kemono Mahjong and Quilts and Cats of Calico similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.