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Steam reviews

What players say

Players mostly recommend it as a free, smooth Riichi Mahjong client; the main reasons they hold back are the gacha monetisation and the frustration of losing close hands.

Many players say the game is a polished, free way to play Riichi Mahjong, with quick matchmaking at every skill level, a clean interface, tutorials that make the rules easier to grasp, and match analysis that helps you spot mistakes. Some like the mini-games and seasonal modes as a change of pace. Many complaints centre on the gacha system: cosmetic characters and skins are expensive, pity systems are slow, and limited items never return. Some players also dislike the frequent losses at fourth place and the number of weak or inexperienced players in lower ranks, though others call the ranked matches intense and rewarding. A few mention connection drops and loud sound effects. Reviews from the last year are much the same in tone, though they focus more on the gacha pricing and some of the cosmetic collaborations.

Who it suits

Suited to players who want a free, polished Riichi Mahjong client, whether they are learning the rules or looking for steady ranked and friendly matches online.

Who should skip it

Players who dislike gacha monetisation or get frustrated by losing close hands should skip it, or play a rival Riichi client instead.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with hundreds of hours are more likely to complain about gacha costs and weak lobbies, while newer players mostly praise the tutorials.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.