Underplayed Gems

Demonic Mahjong (2025)

Demonic Mahjong cover
Developer
Boxed Lighting Games
Publisher
Omegames Studio, NPC Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 5,354 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm, cerebral puzzle experience where each mahjong tile placement feels like a deliberate move toward a satisfying high score.

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What players say

Players are split on the tutorial, calling it either unclear or unnecessary. The game is described as an addictive roguelike fusion similar to Balatro, with deep mechanics but poor English translation and some AI-generated assets. Many find it easy to get into despite the complexity, though some note that the long-term fun can feel repetitive.

Trailer

Screenshots

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