Games like Pharaoh on Steam Deck
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Pharaoh (1999) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is Kingdoms Reborn at € 24,99. One is made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Kingdoms Reborn Indie
€ 24,99An indie city-builder with exploration and optional online co-op.
Kingdoms Reborn is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Kingdoms Reborn runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Pharaoh: A New Era
€ 29,99A full official remake with modernised graphics and interface.
Pharaoh: A New Era runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Builders of Egypt
€ 29,99A modern Nile-set city-builder in the classic style.
Builders of Egypt runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Ancient Cities
€ 29,99A prehistoric settlement builder with seasons and survival pressure, for slower city planning.
Ancient Cities runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to Pharaoh are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 5 games like Pharaoh