Choose Pharaonic
Choose Pharaonic if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Pharaonic launched in 2016.
Pharaonic vs Curse of Eternity
Pharaonic and Curse of Eternity both land in Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Pharaonic (2016) is 6 years older than Curse of Eternity (2022). Pharaonic scores higher on Steam reviews (76.4% positive) than Curse of Eternity (73.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Curse of Eternity
Choose Curse of Eternity if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Curse of Eternity launched in 2022.
Both Pharaonic and Curse of Eternity sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Pharaonic |  Curse of Eternity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (123 reviews) | 73.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkstone Studios | Imakeda Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Pharaonic (2016) is 6 years older than Curse of Eternity (2022).
- Pharaonic scores higher on Steam reviews (76.4% positive) than Curse of Eternity (73.7% positive).
- Curse of Eternity is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Pharaonic (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Pharaonic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Curse of Eternity has no Deck rating yet.
Pharaonic vs Curse of Eternity — FAQ
- Should I play Pharaonic or Curse of Eternity first?
- If you want chronology, Pharaonic (2016) came out before Curse of Eternity (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Pharaonic and Curse of Eternity similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Pharaonic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pharaonic is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Curse of Eternity doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.