Choose TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG
Choose TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG if you want a Sports experience. TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG launched in 2024.
TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG vs 17 Steps
TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG and 17 Steps both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG (2024) is 2 years older than 17 Steps (2026). 17 Steps is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG (2.99 USD vs. 17.49 USD). 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 17 Steps
Choose 17 Steps if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Early Access game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. 17 Steps launched in 2026.
Both TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG and 17 Steps sit in Indie and 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
 TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG |  17 Steps | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 48.7% positive (39 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | D.N.A. Softwares | SmilingMiles |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG (2024) is 2 years older than 17 Steps (2026).
- 17 Steps is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG (2.99 USD vs. 17.49 USD).
- 17 Steps has co-op; TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG does not.
- TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 17 Steps has no Deck rating yet.
TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG vs 17 Steps — FAQ
- Should I play TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG or 17 Steps first?
- If you want chronology, TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG (2024) came out before 17 Steps (2026). 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 TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG and 17 Steps similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — TOUHOU GENSOU MAHJONG is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 17 Steps doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.