Choose Pharaonic
Choose Pharaonic if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Pharaonic launched in 2016.
Pharaonic vs Pixel Samurai
Pharaonic and Pixel Samurai both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Pharaonic (2016) is 6 years older than Pixel Samurai (2022). Pixel Samurai scores higher on Steam reviews (88.6% positive) than Pharaonic (76.4% 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 Pixel Samurai
Choose Pixel Samurai if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixel Samurai launched in 2022.
Both Pharaonic and Pixel Samurai sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Pixel Samurai | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (123 reviews) | 88.6% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkstone Studios | ArtofKingsgame |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pharaonic (2016) is 6 years older than Pixel Samurai (2022).
- Pixel Samurai scores higher on Steam reviews (88.6% positive) than Pharaonic (76.4% positive).
- Pixel Samurai is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Pharaonic (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Pharaonic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pixel Samurai has no Deck rating yet.
Pharaonic vs Pixel Samurai — FAQ
- Should I play Pharaonic or Pixel Samurai first?
- If you want chronology, Pharaonic (2016) came out before Pixel Samurai (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 Pixel Samurai similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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. Pixel Samurai doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.