Mahjong Magic Islands (2017)

Developer: Rainbow Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Free To Play
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 101 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A gentle, laid-back mahjong solitaire experience with light fantasy dressing and simple progression.

casualrelaxingfree to playwhimsicallighteasyfantasy themedfamily friendly

What players say

Players call it a mobile cash grab port full of microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics. Many report constant coin pop-ups, forced tips, bugs that freeze the game, and a sense that development was abandoned while the shop remained active. A few enjoy the simple mahjong and colorful graphics, but most warn it is barely functional without spending money.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.