Egyptian Senet similar games & best alternatives

Egyptian Senet

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

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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

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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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.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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