Pharaoh Rebirth+ similar games & best alternatives

Pharaoh Rebirth+

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

What works
  • Tight and responsive controls
  • Engaging boss fights
  • Charming characters and humor
  • Well-designed levels with secrets
  • Great pixel art and soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Annoying vehicle/minecart level
  • Somewhat linear stage structure
  • Frequent dialogue interruptions
  • Limited resolution options
  • Some control quirks and bugs

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Axiom Verge 2

  • Ato

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  • Zexion

  • Vernal Edge

  • Cathedral

  • Lone Fungus

  • Aggelos
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Ato

  • Zexion

  • Vernal Edge
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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Pharaoh Rebirth+: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Leadership.

Why this game works

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