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Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy vs The Land of the Magnates

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy and The Land of the Magnates 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 7 years older than The Land of the Magnates (2024). Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than The Land of the Magnates (92% 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's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy launched in 2017.

Choose The Land of the Magnates

Choose The Land of the Magnates if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Land of the Magnates launched in 2024.

Both Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy and The Land of the Magnates 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

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy vs The Land of the Magnates — Steam metadata comparison
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy — Steam game coverSphinx and the Cursed MummyThe Land of the Magnates — Steam game coverThe Land of the Magnates
Released20172024
GenresAction, Adventure, RPGAction, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews94.3% positive (474 reviews)92% positive (25 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersEurocom, THQ NordicPermanent Way Game Co.

Side by side

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy vs The Land of the Magnates — FAQ

Should I play Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy or The Land of the Magnates first?
If you want chronology, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (2017) came out before The Land of the Magnates (2024). 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 Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy and The Land of the Magnates 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 Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Land of the Magnates doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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