Pharaonic (2016)

Developer: Milkstone Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 302 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical sidescrolling combat-RPG where every encounter feels lethal and demands precise skill and patience.

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What players say

Players praise the Egyptian setting and side-scrolling take on Souls-like combat, but many find the gameplay loop repetitive with limited enemy types and no way to respec. Controls feel clunky to some, and the maze-like levels are divisive.

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