Gorogoa vs Mahjong Carnaval
Gorogoa and Mahjong Carnaval 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 Carnaval (2020). Mahjong Carnaval is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Gorogoa (1.49 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Gorogoa |  Mahjong Carnaval | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (5,369 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Buried Signal | New Bridge Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Gorogoa (2017) is 3 years older than Mahjong Carnaval (2020).
- Mahjong Carnaval is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Gorogoa (1.49 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Gorogoa is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mahjong Carnaval has no Deck rating yet.
Gorogoa vs Mahjong Carnaval — FAQ
- Should I play Gorogoa or Mahjong Carnaval first?
- If you want chronology, Gorogoa (2017) came out before Mahjong Carnaval (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 Carnaval 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 Carnaval doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.