Underplayed Gems

Quest for Cathay Kingdom Mah Jong (2022)

Quest for Cathay Kingdom Mah Jong cover
Developer
Deborah Vellozo
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, minimalist solitaire puzzle game with a gentle historical narrative that feels methodical and low-stakes.

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What players say

Players appreciate the game for blending traditional mah jong with match-3 mechanics, specifically the rivers variant where only top tiles are available and adjacent tiles can be switched. Long-time fans of the genre say it feels fresh and different from typical copies.

Screenshots

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