A unique land full of the echoes of ancient beliefs and hidden treasures. Let’s have a trip to the country of many gods, stunning wonders, and sands of the desert – Egypt.
Video games have been featuring Egypt for a long time. Many of us remember such classic titles as Pharaoh and Cleopatra from 1999, which allowed managing an Egyptian empire. What has changed since these golden times? Do any new Steam recommendations deserve particular attention? Absolutely! Welcome to the list of the best PC video games set in ancient Egypt.
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | |
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 | Assassins Creed Origins | 2017-10-27 | RPG | Ubisoft Montreal |
 | Sid Meiers Civilization V Complete Edition | 2010-09-23 | Economy | Aspyr (Mac, Linux) |
 | Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris | 2014-12-08 | Adventure | Crystal Dynamics |
 | Strange Brigade | 2018-08-28 | Adventure | Rebellion Developments |
 | Lego Indiana Jones The Original Adventures | 2008-06-03 | Adventure | Traveller's Tales |
 | Serious Sam Hd The First Encounter | 2009-11-24 | Action & Shooter | Croteam |
 | Tomb Raider IV The Last Revelation | 2012-11-28 | Adventure | Core Design |
 | Egyptian Senet | 2015-08-21 | Indie | Ezzat Studios |
 | Age Of Mythology Extended Edition | 2014-05-08 | Economy | Ensemble Studios |
 | Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy | 2003-11-10 | Adventure | Eurocom |
Assassin Creed Origins
| Release date: | 2017-10-27 |
| Genre: | RPG |
| Developer: | Ubisoft Montreal |
Witness the ancient roots of the Order of Assassins. Take part in a political plot that will result in changes this world has never seen.
Explore the secrets of the distant past and present. Set off on a journey through the open world of ancient Egypt and gain experience that will develop your unique abilities. Try yourself at parkour, race on the back of wild horses, and attack your enemies by surprise. Assassin’s Creed Origins is all about creating a new story in the burning sands of the Egyptian desert!
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Strange Brigade
| Release date: | 2018-08-28 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | Rebellion Developments |
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a fearless seeker of ancient artifacts, just like in The Mummy movie? Well, now you can be! Join the Strange Brigade and confront the mythical queen who will do anything to destroy you.
Travel the ancient lands of the British Empire and delve into the depths of history that will lead you to the battle against your greatest enemy – the Witch Queen Seteki. Discover treasures and unravel puzzles to reach glorious artifacts. But beware – Seteki is just waiting for your mistake. You and your squad will have to climb the heights of cooperation to resist the attacks of her undead army.
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Civilization V
| Release date: | 2010-09-23 |
| Genre: | Economy |
| Developer: | Aspyr (Mac, Linux) |
The fifth installment in the hit PC series of strategy games where you manage and develop a mighty nation. Including the Egyptian civilization commanded by the great Ramesses II himself!
Choose a civilization and lead it along the path of development. Receive the best technology, the most advanced military units, and the most impressive wonders. Try the improved intuitive gameplay mechanics in an even better visual setting that will take the realism to an even higher level. Civilization 5 is a strategy game in which you will take part in a race for development – try to reach victory fastest of them all!
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Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
| Release date: | 2014-12-08 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | Crystal Dynamics |
Play as the most famous artifact hunter in the world of video games! This time in Egypt – the land of treasures and wonders.
The gods not only exist, but they also have some specific plans for the future. Join forces with Isis and Horus to stop Seth and his sinister plans. Explore ancient tombs full of treasures and valuable items. Will you be a team player or the first one to follow the path of competition?
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LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
| Release date: | 2008-06-03 |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developer: | Traveller's Tales |
Relive the most iconic scenes from the Indiana Jones movies – in the Lego version!
Choose a playable hero and direct his actions in the exciting world of Lego Indiana Jones. Explore, collect valuable items and use the legendary arsenal of Indiana Jones himself. See famous scenes from the movies about the heroic archaeologist and experience them to create the new legend of your hero.
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The best computer games set in Egypt represent not only an opportunity to experience adventure in extraordinary times or circumstances. It is also a pleasant way to learn! Frequently featured topics of historical events or ancient beliefs can bring players closer to a lot of interesting information about this fascinating country. Therefore, Egyptian mythology games are not only awesome recommendations for adults but also a fun history lesson for younger players and kids.