Choose Mobile Empire
Choose Mobile Empire if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mobile Empire launched in 2018.
Mobile Empire vs Just Xiangqi
Mobile Empire and Just Xiangqi both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Mobile Empire (2018) is 6 years older than Just Xiangqi (2024). Just Xiangqi scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Mobile Empire (54.2% positive). 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 Just Xiangqi
Choose Just Xiangqi if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Just Xiangqi launched in 2024.
Both Mobile Empire and Just Xiangqi sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Mobile Empire |  Just Xiangqi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.2% positive (24 reviews) | 94.3% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Shanghai huan zhen Info Tech Ltd | Studio Amateur |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Mobile Empire (2018) is 6 years older than Just Xiangqi (2024).
- Just Xiangqi scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Mobile Empire (54.2% positive).
- Mobile Empire is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Just Xiangqi (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Just Xiangqi has co-op; Mobile Empire does not.
- Just Xiangqi is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mobile Empire has no Deck rating yet.
Mobile Empire vs Just Xiangqi — FAQ
- Should I play Mobile Empire or Just Xiangqi first?
- If you want chronology, Mobile Empire (2018) came out before Just Xiangqi (2024). 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 Mobile Empire and Just Xiangqi similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Mobile Empire have multiplayer like Just Xiangqi?
- No. Just Xiangqi supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Mobile Empire is listed as single-player only.