Maybe similar in appearance, but very different in feel and sound. Abbiatis have a softer feeling and are less slick. At least the samples I have, Abbiatis are better in stacks but more difficult to shuffle. As far as difference in appearance, Abbiati’s red blue and green are more vibrant. As far as the decals, I prefer Matsuis. Matsuis offer sharp edges on some of their molds; and the one's that aren't square, they are beveled. Abbiati’s edges seem to be rounded.