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Single-player games like Mahjong World Contest (麻将)

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Mahjong World Contest (麻将), ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    Solitaire Beach Season — Steam game cover

    Solitaire Beach Season

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Solitaire Beach Season is a new card game set in exotic seaside locations. 120 summertime levels await you!

    2016SportsStrategyIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mahjong Magic Journey — Steam game cover

    Mahjong Magic Journey

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Save the magical pets! Follow the trail and find the predator that committed this audacious crime.

    2018Casual1.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gambit's Escape — Steam game cover

    Gambit's Escape

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Gambit's Escape é um jogo de estratégia e quebra-cabeça que combina dedução inspirada em campo minado com mecânicas de cartas. Analise o tabuleiro, gerencie os riscos e guie um rei em fuga enquanto ele usa sua espada para superar perigos ocultos e resgatar todos os aldeões.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    LUXO Buddies — Steam game cover

    LUXO Buddies

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    One of the most Classic games which we all know and love! LUXO Buddies makes its return with an assortment of exciting new features. Match cards either by matching color or value and play action cards to change things up. Race against other players to empty your hand before everyone else.

    2018SportsStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Food Mahjong — Steam game cover

    Food Mahjong

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Food Mahjong is the perfect game for the casual player looking for fun and extensive gameplay. The goal of this game is to match open pairs of identical tiles and remove them from the board. The game is finished when all pairs of tiles have been removed from the board.

    2017SportsStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong — Steam game cover

    纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    A single-player card game adapted from the Chinese National Standard Mahjong, focusing on diverse winning hands and scoring with Faan combinations. Meld the tiles horizontally and vertically and utilize items of rule variations. Experience mahjong within an intricately interwoven tile space.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Laruaville 12 — Steam game cover

    Laruaville 12

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Recreate the Wild West in its former glory by playing Match-3 levels and solving puzzles!

    2022IndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Spellarium 8 Match 3 Puzzle — Steam game cover

    Spellarium 8 Match 3 Puzzle

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    That's not your regular Match3 game! It is a Match3 Puzzle. Part 8 has a new bonus game and a new gameplay you won't see in other Match 3 games.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Iron Sea Defenders — Steam game cover

    Iron Sea Defenders

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Man the guns! The enemy fleet is on the horizon! Defend your fort from attacks – show your tactical skill.

    2016ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gnomes Garden — Steam game cover

    Gnomes Garden

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Dry summer withered the king’s beloved garden and the surrounding gardens of the kingdom alike. The ruler has fallen ill and the kingdom is in danger. Help the princess save the gardens and make the king better again.

    2015StrategyIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Royal Defense — Steam game cover

    Royal Defense

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    The castle needs a hero – hordes of trolls are surrounding it! Build towers, save money, learn spells - don't let the enemy in! Follow the exciting story of the dwarven kingdom's eternal struggle against the troll hordes, who want only to crush the dwarves and claim their territory.

    2014StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fort Defense — Steam game cover

    Fort Defense

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alice's Patchwork — Steam game cover

    Alice's Patchwork

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Assemble patchwork mosaics while you travel with Alice and the famous characters of Wonderland and Looking-Glass Land

    2016StrategyCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Day D: Tower Rush — Steam game cover

    Day D: Tower Rush

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Onwards to the past! Learn the real power of science! Help the professor and his loyal companion deal with hordes of dinosaurs.

    2016ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alice's Patchworks 2 — Steam game cover

    Alice's Patchworks 2

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Assemble patchwork mosaics, meet your favorite heroes from the world beyond the looking glass and help Alice become the queen!

    2016IndieCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Katy and Bob: Safari Cafe — Steam game cover

    Katy and Bob: Safari Cafe

    Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).

    Katy and Bob: a new chapter in the adventures of Katy and Bob. Head into the safari park and grow your business!

    2018StrategyCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →