Games like Unknown Pharaoh
Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to Unknown Pharaoh for fans of indie, adventure, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Unknown Pharaoh also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from 4 Fun Studio. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About Unknown Pharaoh: Unknown Pharaoh will immerse you in an incredible adventure. You will take on the role of an archaeologist exploring an ancient Egyptian pyramid. Decipher genuine ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Discover ancient Egyptian artifacts. Watch out for traps. This game uses arm swings locomotion.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Unknown Pharaoh at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Unknown Pharaoh on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Unknown Pharaoh on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Unknown Pharaoh.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Unknown Pharaoh on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Unknown Pharaoh on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Unknown Pharaoh on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Unknown Pharaoh.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Unknown Pharaoh on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Unknown Pharaoh.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Unknown Pharaoh on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Unknown Pharaoh.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Unknown Pharaoh on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Unknown Pharaoh.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
SuchArt: Creative Space
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
Mýrdalssandur, Iceland
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
Experience a realistically inspired recreation of iceland's southern coast. Take photos and explore the world at your own pace, become immersed with some of the latest visual tech provided by Unreal Engine 4. *Please note DLC is required for VR!
The Cubicle.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
The Cubicle is a short VR experience about your regular everyday job in an office, or is it?
Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and Casual with Unknown Pharaoh.
In Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay by ILMxLAB, Poe Dameron's sidekick needs your help. Repair BB-8 and his astromech droid friends, each with their own unique personalities, so they can roll back into the fight against the First Order.
A Shopping Trip to Eklan Tor
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
Explore a tiny monster town in VR and search for hidden objects.
Nevrosa: Prelude
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
You wake up in a strange, but yet familiar place. You feel like you are supposed to be here for something.VR roomscale puzzle-horror game with redirect walking locomotion.
Cartoon Network Journeys VR
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
Cartoon Network Journeys VR is a collection of original VR experiences that give short glimpses into other worlds. Save your colony from collapse as a one-winged bee. Entertain the King and his subjects as jester of the court. Complete metaphysical lessons to become Supreme Deity of the Cosmos.
Octopus Bar
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
Enter this hidden izakaya bar hidden deep in the magical forest, where the octopus serves you, fish float into the sky, and a frog enjoys your company while smoking his pipe. In this world the impossible is now possible and you are invited to discover the games and enjoy this whimsical scenery.
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More from 4 Fun Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by 4 Fun Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Monster Maze VR
WHY THIS
Another title from 4 Fun Studio, the studio behind Unknown Pharaoh. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
Monster Maze VR is a Halloween theme game with monsters that you can shoot. You will be teleported in spooky scenes, where you need to find your way out of the mazes. A HTC Vive is required to play this game.
Plank not included
WHY THIS
Another title from 4 Fun Studio, the studio behind Unknown Pharaoh. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unknown Pharaoh.
One of the BEST experience for your VR parties and for newcomers that have never tried virtual reality before. Plank not included is a virtual reality (walk the plank) experience. You will experience acrophobia (fear of height) Now you can choose between the plank and the tightrope experience.
Paper Jam!
WHY THIS
Another title from 4 Fun Studio, the studio behind Unknown Pharaoh. Shares Casual with Unknown Pharaoh.
If you love word games and VR, you'll love playing Paper Jam! Can you make enough words before the timer runs out? Can you solve anagrams to unlock the story of the robots in career mode? How about a quick game, just for the high score?
RC Rush
WHY THIS
Another title from 4 Fun Studio, the studio behind Unknown Pharaoh.
RC Rush is an exciting arcade racing game featuring radio controlled trucks. Unlock trucks in grand prix cups, win races in campaign mode to unlock campaign events, compete in head to head battles to unlock even more trucks and level up your way to becoming the ultimate RC champion!
Frequently asked about Unknown Pharaoh
- How much does Unknown Pharaoh cost?
- Unknown Pharaoh is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Unknown Pharaoh?
- Unknown Pharaoh was developed by 4 Fun Studio.
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