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Pharaoh + Cleopatra

Historical city-building strategy shaped by Nile floods and monument projects

Impressions Games · Published by Activision · Released Dec 15, 2016

SimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 2,576
Recent reviews
Very Positive
100% of 11 in 30 days
Players
72
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Dec 15, 2016
Minimum PC
DirectX 7 GPU
0.5 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Pharaoh + Cleopatra?

An isometric, single-player city-building strategy game set in ancient Egypt, from the pyramid age through the end of the New Kingdom. You plan cities, manage Nile-dependent farming, trade and religion, and construct monuments across missions or in the City Construction Kit while guiding a dynasty across generations.

For you if...

  • +you prefer single-player missions over competitive modes
  • +you enjoy historical city planning across generations
  • +you want economies shaped by farming and trade

Not for you if...

  • −you want fast-paced action or short scenarios
  • −you dislike long waits during large construction projects

What players say

91% of 2,576 reviews are positive · 100% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise its replay value, music, and balance between a relaxing pace and strategic challenge. Common complaints concern dated graphics and interface, unreliable goods delivery, and compatibility or stability problems on newer Windows systems.

Players over time

▼ -20% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 110 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Sep 21, 2026110

Screenshots and trailer

Pharaoh + Cleopatra screenshot 1

Pharaoh + Cleopatra system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 7 GPU, 0.5 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Processor
1.8 GHz
Graphics
DirectX 7 Compatible 3D Card
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 7.0

Recommended

Graphics
DirectX 9 Compatible 3D Card
Memory
1 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does Pharaoh + Cleopatra have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Pharaoh + Cleopatra run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Pharaoh + Cleopatra use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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