Choose Mahjong Magic Journey
Choose Mahjong Magic Journey if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mahjong Magic Journey launched in 2018.
Mahjong Magic Journey vs Mahjong Magic Journey 3
Mahjong Magic Journey and Mahjong Magic Journey 3 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. Mahjong Magic Journey (2018) is 1 year older than Mahjong Magic Journey 3 (2019). Mahjong Magic Journey is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Mahjong Magic Journey 3 (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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mahjong Magic Journey 3
Choose Mahjong Magic Journey 3 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mahjong Magic Journey 3 launched in 2019.
Both Mahjong Magic Journey and Mahjong Magic Journey 3 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
 Mahjong Magic Journey |  Mahjong Magic Journey 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (53 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Creobit | Creobit |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Mahjong Magic Journey (2018) is 1 year older than Mahjong Magic Journey 3 (2019).
- Mahjong Magic Journey is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Mahjong Magic Journey 3 (1.49 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Mahjong Magic Journey vs Mahjong Magic Journey 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Mahjong Magic Journey or Mahjong Magic Journey 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Mahjong Magic Journey (2018) came out before Mahjong Magic Journey 3 (2019). 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 Mahjong Magic Journey and Mahjong Magic Journey 3 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.