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Pharaoh + Cleopatra

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Pharaoh + Cleopatra

Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom.

City Builder Strategy Simulation Historical Classic
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Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt from the age of the great pyramids to the final years of the New Kingdom. Govern all aspects of the exotic Egyptian, culture from religion to trading with distant cities. Cultivate vast farms in the Nile valley and discover the important role this river, with its unpredictable floods, played in the life of the Egyptians. Stone by stone, erect giant monuments - from the Sphinx, to the lighthouse and library of Alexandria.

Manage your city poorly and you shall watch it burn, be pillaged or collapse in economic ruin. Manage it well and ultimately the greatest Egyptian structures will be built in your honor. Your rule will span generations, until your dynasty, your royal bloodline produces a Pharaoh!

Pharaoh includes many features never before seen in a city building game, such as a farming model based on the flooding of the Nile, naval warfare, giant monuments that are assembled over time, unique dynastic progression, and variable difficulty levels. This a massively addictive, huge, but most importantly fun game that is a great choice for anyone looking for a solid city builder title, or an intellectual challenge.

  • Pharaoh + Cleopatra bundle includes Pharaoh and Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile expansion.
  • A city-builder gem, made by the creators of the award-winning Caesar III.
  • Extensive help section not only does an excellent job at explaining the game mechanics, but also contains many interesting facts and trivia about life in Ancient Egypt.
  • Destroy enemies on land and sea, or simply build the perfect Egyptian city of your liking with the City Construction Kit.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 7 Compatible 3D Card
  • DirectX: Version 7.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9 Compatible 3D Card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Activision
Features
Single-player, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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playable
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The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
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Value Score

Great Value — 81th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 81th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 29%
Value Ratio Top 19%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pharaoh + Cleopatra worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Pharaoh + Cleopatra go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Pharaoh + Cleopatra free to play?
Pharaoh + Cleopatra costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is Pharaoh + Cleopatra?
Pharaoh + Cleopatra is a Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Pharaoh + Cleopatra?
Pharaoh + Cleopatra was developed by Impressions Games and published by Activision.
What platforms does Pharaoh + Cleopatra support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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