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Gorogoa vs Mahjong World Contest 2

Gorogoa and Mahjong World Contest 2 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. Gorogoa (2017) is 3 years older than Mahjong World Contest 2 (2020). Mahjong World Contest 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Gorogoa (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Gorogoa

Choose Gorogoa if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,369 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Mahjong World Contest 2

Choose Mahjong World Contest 2 if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Mahjong World Contest 2 launched in 2020.

Both Gorogoa and Mahjong World Contest 2 sit in Casual on Steam, 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

Gorogoa vs Mahjong World Contest 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Gorogoa — Steam game coverGorogoaMahjong World Contest 2 — Steam game coverMahjong World Contest 2
Released20172020
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualCasual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews95.7% positive (5,369 reviews)9 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBuried SignalCreobit

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Gorogoa vs Mahjong World Contest 2 — FAQ

Should I play Gorogoa or Mahjong World Contest 2 first?
If you want chronology, Gorogoa (2017) came out before Mahjong World Contest 2 (2020). 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 Gorogoa and Mahjong World Contest 2 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.
Does Gorogoa run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Gorogoa is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mahjong World Contest 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Gorogoa vs Mahjong World Contest 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run