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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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.
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The Mahjong Huntress
Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).
Embark on a mysterious quest in search of the missing groom, Charles Gilbertworth, solve riddles, encounter supernatural creatures and ghosts - all while solving relaxing and fun Mahjong puzzles with innovative gameplay mechanics.
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Mahjong
Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).
Play a Zen game! Rediscover the famous traditional Chinese game. Find all the matching pairs of tiles, being careful not to become blocked in, to get to the end of each level. Concentration and perceptiveness are needed to finish the gorgeous boards that we have produced for you.
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Kemono Mahjong
Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).
Riichi Mahjong - A fun, strategic variant of the classic multiplayer game!
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Wingspan
Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).
Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.
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Pixel Puzzles Illustrations & Anime Jigsaw Puzzles
Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).
Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.
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Concrete Jungle
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 city planning deck-building game. Place buildings using cards in your deck and earn new ones as you progress! A genre-blending game packed with cool ideas that swaps micro-management for a more puzzle-like approach to city planning.
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Quilts and Cats of Calico
Single-player alternative to Mahjong World Contest (麻将) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Mahjong World Contest (麻将).
Quilts and Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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!
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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!