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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

ActionAdventureRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 719
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 month ago
Sep 28, 2026
Minimum PC
OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile c…
1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

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.

How many players finish Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy?

18% of Steam players have unlocked «Final Blow», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile c…, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Recommended

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
Notes
Having ARB_clip_control improves depth precision over large distances.

Does Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • 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
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
34
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean.

Does Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy 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 Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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