Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Egyptian mythology action-adventure with two heroes and puzzle platforming

Eurocom, THQ Nordic · Published by THQ Nordic · Released Nov 10, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 719
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 3; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 7 months ago; Feb 3, 2026

What is Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy?

A third-person action-adventure set in worlds inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology. You travel between them through magical portals, switching between Sphinx’s combat and trap-filled platforming and the Mummy’s stealth and puzzles as they search for stolen crowns to stop Set. Sphinx can also capture and use enemy abilities.

For you if...

+you enjoy switching between action and puzzle sections
+you like colorful worlds inspired by Egyptian mythology

Not for you if...

−you want a multiplayer game instead of solo play
−you prefer clear directions throughout an adventure

What players say

94% of 719 reviews are positive

Players praise the Egyptian-inspired setting, puzzle sections, and platforming; many also recall playing it years ago. Complaints include unforgiving restarts and limited guidance at the start.

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Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 32 or 64 bit
Processor: Intel or AMD 1.5 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions
Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile compatible like GeForce 8600
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 32 or 64 bit
Processor: Intel or AMD 2 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions
Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile compatible like GeForce 8800
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
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