Choose Backgammon Blitz
Choose Backgammon Blitz if you want the Steam Turn Notifications side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Backgammon Blitz launched in 2015.
Backgammon Blitz vs Kemono Mahjong
Backgammon Blitz and Kemono Mahjong 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. Backgammon Blitz (2015) is 6 years older than Kemono Mahjong (2021). Kemono Mahjong scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% 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 Kemono Mahjong
Choose Kemono Mahjong if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89% positive across 100 reviews.
Both Backgammon Blitz and Kemono Mahjong sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Backgammon Blitz |  Kemono Mahjong | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.4% positive (146 reviews) | 89% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | VooFoo Studios | Cyberdog Software |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Backgammon Blitz (2015) is 6 years older than Kemono Mahjong (2021).
- Kemono Mahjong scores higher on Steam reviews (89% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% positive).
- Backgammon Blitz is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Kemono Mahjong (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Kemono Mahjong is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Backgammon Blitz has no Deck rating yet.
Backgammon Blitz vs Kemono Mahjong — FAQ
- Which is better, Backgammon Blitz or Kemono Mahjong?
- On Steam reviews Kemono Mahjong scores higher (89% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Kemono Mahjong is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Backgammon Blitz or Kemono Mahjong first?
- If you want chronology, Backgammon Blitz (2015) came out before Kemono Mahjong (2021). 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 Backgammon Blitz and Kemono Mahjong 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.