Predynastic Egypt

Turn-based strategy about guiding an Egyptian chiefdom through crises

Clarus Victoria · Released Oct 10, 2016

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 1,931
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 9; right now
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: 3 weeks ago; Aug 31, 2026

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Predynastic Egypt?

A single-player, turn-based strategy and simulation game set in predynastic Egypt. You build houses, temples, and tombs in Hierakonpolis, develop technologies, and make decisions during wars, droughts, epidemics, and other events as your chiefdom moves toward forming the first Egyptian state.

For you if...

+you like puzzle-like strategy that rewards efficient planning
+you enjoy games based on ancient Egyptian history

Not for you if...

−you want an open-ended sandbox rather than a finite campaign
−you prefer real-time action over turn-based decisions

What players say

92% of 1,931 reviews are positive

Players praise the art, historical setting, and challenge of managing workers and resources. Some say choices feel too constrained by the need to optimize event outcomes.

Screenshots and trailer

Predynastic Egypt system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (version 21H1) or newer
Processor: 64-bit dual-core 1.8 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 or better)
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible video card with 512 MB video memory
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: 64-bit OS required. Minimum resolution 1024x768

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 84
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, Russian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Czech, Turkish, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese.