Mahjong vs Paper Pirates
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mahjong wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Mahjong is $11.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mahjong | Paper Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 48 | 49 |
| Quality | 68 | 70 |
| Value | 47 | 36 |
| Popularity | 23 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.99 | $12.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.4% positive | 91.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 39 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Mahjong | Paper Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 20, 2017 | February 28, 2020 |
| Developers | Sanuk Games | Iteration Games |
| Publishers | Nacon | Iteration Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia Geforce GT 730 / AMD Radeon R7 250 | IGP |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 460 MB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mahjong or Paper Pirates?
Mahjong won the comparison against Paper Pirates based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Mahjong worth buying over Paper Pirates?
Based on the metrics, Mahjong won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Mahjong currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC