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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Mahjong

Mahjong

Quality
68Popularity
23Value
46
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
−80% $1.99
Buy Now
VS
Pikuniku

Pikuniku

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
88Popularity
32Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−77% $2.94
Buy Now

Winner

Pikuniku wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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4
Mahjong
4 of 15 metrics
Pikuniku
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$2.94 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$2.40 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-77% -
Sales Frequency
69 price changes -
120 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
74/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84.8% positive -
96.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
585 -
10.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
496 -
9.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
89 Wins
384 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25 -
55 Wins
Steam Recommendations
545 -
10.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 -
14 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2017 -
Jan 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMahjong

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItPikuniku

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Mahjong
Pikuniku

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Mahjong

Mahjong

3 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate −80% $1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin$9.00View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Pikuniku

Pikuniku

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −77% $2.94Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $3.08View
Steam
Steam$12.99View

Mahjong

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

85% positive (585 reviews) — mostly positive
585 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-17% minor player decrease
19 concurrent players — niche audience

Pikuniku

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (10,050 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
10,050 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.94 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-48% player decline
31 concurrent players — niche audience
10,050 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsMahjongPikuniku
Release Date
February 20, 2017
January 24, 2019
Developers
Sanuk Games
Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen, Sectordub
Publishers
Nacon
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
10
14

Mahjong

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GT 730 / AMD Radeon R7 250
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 460 MB available space

Pikuniku

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Mahjong or Pikuniku?

Pikuniku won the comparison against Mahjong 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 Pikuniku?

Based on the metrics, Pikuniku 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. Pikuniku currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC

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