Choose Kemono Mahjong
Choose Kemono Mahjong if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kemono Mahjong launched in 2021.
Kemono Mahjong vs Mahjong Soul
Kemono Mahjong and Mahjong Soul 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 Mahjong Soul (2024). Kemono Mahjong scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Mahjong Soul (87.9% 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 Mahjong Soul
Choose Mahjong Soul if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 2,071 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Kemono Mahjong and Mahjong Soul sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (89% vs 87.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kemono Mahjong |  Mahjong Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (100 reviews) | 87.9% positive (2,071 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Cyberdog Software | Catfood Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Kemono Mahjong (2021) is 3 years older than Mahjong Soul (2024).
- Kemono Mahjong scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Mahjong Soul (87.9% positive).
- Mahjong Soul is free; Kemono Mahjong is paid (4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Kemono Mahjong is Deck Unsupported, Mahjong Soul is Deck Playable.
Kemono Mahjong vs Mahjong Soul — FAQ
- Which is better, Kemono Mahjong or Mahjong Soul?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Kemono Mahjong sits at 89% positive (100 reviews), Mahjong Soul at 87.9% (2,071). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Kemono Mahjong or Mahjong Soul first?
- If you want chronology, Kemono Mahjong (2021) came out before Mahjong Soul (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 Mahjong Soul 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.
- Is Mahjong Soul free?
- Yes — Mahjong Soul is a free-to-play Steam title. Kemono Mahjong is paid (4.99 USD).