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Games like Mahjong

If Mahjong is your kind of game, the closest matches are Christmas Mahjong 2, Pop's and Mahjong Magic Journey — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its authentic traditional mahjong feel, contemplative and peaceful. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Mahjong: 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.

2017Casual9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Sanuk Games
Mahjong — Steam game cover
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Authentic traditional mahjong feelBoards are intentionally designed puzzles not random layoutsDeep observation and forward thinking matter more than speedContemplativePeacefulRelaxing

Players who liked Mahjong also play

Steam players who put hours into Mahjong also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Christmas Mahjong 2

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Mahjong fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    A Christmas atmosphere on every level! Are you ready to dive into a winter fairytale? Complete 120 unique levels of Mahjong!

    2018Casual1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Pop's

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Mahjong fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Save the toys!

    2021Indie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Mahjong Magic Journey

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Mahjong.

    Third-strongest match for Mahjong fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

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

    2018Casual1.49 USDSteam ↗
  4. Pretty Girls Mahjong Solitaire

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Mahjong.

    Ranked #4 for Mahjong fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    Watch Pretty Girls go wild in the all-new “Mahjong Solitaire”. Find pairs of tiles to delete them. Delete all tiles before time runs out to clear a round. As you clear stages, the girls get sexier and sexier!

    2015Casual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Adorables

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Mahjong.

    Ranked #5 for Mahjong fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    Great game with the cutest characters you ever imagined

    2016SportsStrategyIndie29.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Boom Box Blue!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Mahjong fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    Boom Box Blue is a frenzied skill based physics game. This is what you get if you merge Tetris with physics and throw some bombs into the mix!

    2017ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mahjong at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mahjong on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mahjong on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mahjong on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mahjong on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mahjong on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mahjong on Steam right now.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Mahjong on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mahjong on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Sanuk Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Sanuk Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Solitaire

    WHY THIS

    Shares a peaceful mood with Mahjong.

    Another title from Sanuk Games, the studio behind Mahjong. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    The classic card game is back in a digital version that everyone can play! Enjoy a quick game or chase after points to climb up the world rankings. 4 different settings and 3 popular game modes. Quite simply, Solitaire.

    2017Casual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Brick Breaker

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sanuk Games, the studio behind Mahjong. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    Brick Breaker, the classic arcade game, is back with a breathtaking new version. Get ready for some seriously explosive gameplay filled with surprises. Collect bonuses, avoid traps and play your way to victory across all the levels. Play with up to 4 players in local mode.

    2017Casual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tetraminos

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sanuk Games, the studio behind Mahjong. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    The classic arcade game is back in a supercharged version! Discover timeless gameplay revamped, practise in Puzzle mode and challenge your friends in local Versus mode with up to 4 players!

    2017Casual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bombing Bastards

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sanuk Games, the studio behind Mahjong.

    Have a blast! Bomb oodles of nasty critters in a series of 30 wicked mazes! Defeat hellish bosses in heroic fights! Play solo or with friends in merciless battles! Embark on a hilarious journey with the witty Dr. Wallow to conquer the galaxy in this explosively fun arcade game!

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. PRO FISHING SIMULATOR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sanuk Games, the studio behind Mahjong. Shares Casual with Mahjong.

    An authentic sport fishing simulation for both beginners and avid anglers. Explore the most beautiful fishing spots in the world and reel in the best catches by combining technique and the best official equipment.

    2018SportsSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Nova Strike

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sanuk Games, the studio behind Mahjong.

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    2023Action0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Whacking Hell!

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sanuk Games, the studio behind Mahjong.

    The gates of hell have opened: whack all the monsters before they whack you! Collect their souls, ramp up your weapons and your spells, and become a slaughtering machine in this frantic roguelite top-down 2D shooter!

    2024ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Mahjong

Does Mahjong run on Steam Deck?
Mahjong is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Mahjong cost?
Mahjong is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mahjong?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mahjong are Christmas Mahjong 2, Pop's, Mahjong Magic Journey.
Who developed Mahjong?
Mahjong was developed by Sanuk Games and published by Nacon.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Mahjong.

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