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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

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Astalon: Tears of the Earth

  • Aggelos

  • Spaceport Hope

  • Touhou Luna Nights

  • Chasm

  • Momodora III

More expressive

Games that feels like Pharaoh Rebirth+ but with more self-expression and customization

  • Wings of Vi

  • Spark the Electric Jester

  • Freedom Planet 2

  • Dunjungle

  • Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition

  • Rogue Legacy 2

More intense

Games that feels like Pharaoh Rebirth+ but with a more intense feel

  • Terrian Saga: KR-17

  • Cyber Shadow

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Cathedral

  • Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

  • Horace

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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

Last update: 03/08/2026