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Egyptian Senet

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

The Mysterious Afterlife Journey And The Favorite Pastime Of The Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Don't Miss The Opportunity To Play The World's Oldest Board Game From Ancient Egypt.

What works

  • Historical and educational value
  • Simple and accessible gameplay
  • Local multiplayer support
  • Atmospheric music and theme
  • Low price especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • No online multiplayer
  • Basic graphics and presentation
  • Limited replay value
  • Lack of tutorial and save feature
  • Ai can be weak or cheat

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders

  • Ruka

  • Santa Rockstar

  • Mahjong Nagomi

  • Legend of Merchant

  • Left in the Dark: No One on Board

Less competitive

Games that feels like Egyptian Senet but with less competition against others

  • Jolly Rover

  • Hope Lake

  • Scrap Garden

  • Endless Fables: The Minotaur's Curse

  • Scrap Garden - The Day Before

  • Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

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Egyptian Senet: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 21/08/2026