Choose Praey for the Gods
Choose Praey for the Gods if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,225 Steam reviews back the pick.
Praey for the Gods vs Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
Praey for the Gods and Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy 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. Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (2017) is 4 years older than Praey for the Gods (2021). Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Praey for the Gods (81.1% 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 Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
Choose Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.3% positive across 474 reviews.
Both Praey for the Gods and Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy 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
 Praey for the Gods |  Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.1% positive (1,225 reviews) | 94.3% positive (474 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | No Matter Studios | Eurocom, THQ Nordic |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (2017) is 4 years older than Praey for the Gods (2021).
- Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Praey for the Gods (81.1% positive).
- Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Praey for the Gods (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Praey for the Gods vs Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy — FAQ
- Which is better, Praey for the Gods or Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy?
- On Steam reviews Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy scores higher (94.3% positive) than Praey for the Gods (81.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Praey for the Gods or Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy first?
- If you want chronology, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (2017) came out before Praey for the Gods (2021). 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 Praey for the Gods and Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy 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.
- Do Praey for the Gods and Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.