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Deal | This city builder, loved by 75% of players, is 65% off on Steam

An image showing several buildings in Pharaoh: A New Era, now 65% off on Steam.
ⓘ Triskell Interactive
An image showing several buildings in Pharaoh: A New Era, now 65% off on Steam.
Pharaoh: A New Era is a city builder published by Dotemu taking place in ancient Egypt. Here, you'll be tasked with building cities and helping them thrive. But you'll have to overcome various challenges across 4,000 years of history.

Developed by Triskell Interactive, Pharaoh: A New Era is a remake of the game released in 1999. And right now, it is available on Steam at a new all-time low of $8.04.

Set in ancient Egypt, your goal will be to build cities and help them thrive across 4,000 years of history. Along the banks of the Nile, you'll need to erect monuments, cultivate land, and manage your people's health and cultural needs. But be careful, as you'll also need to ensure the prosperity of your city to overcome political crises and enemy attacks.

This remake includes several features, such as more than 50 missions in campaign mode. The 2D graphics have been redesigned, and the soundtrack has been reworked. In addition, the user interface has also been improved to make the game more accessible.

An image showing a city in Pharaoh: A New Era
ⓘ Triskell Interactive
An image showing a city in Pharaoh: A New Era
An image showing gods in Pharaoh: A New Era.
ⓘ Triskell Interactive
An image showing gods in Pharaoh: A New Era.

With a total of 5,456 reviews on Steam, 75% of which are positive, Pharaoh: A New Era is praised for its visuals and details. Many players appreciate this remake, which retains the essence of the original game, as GamingTrend notes: "It keeps the heart and soul of the original Pharaoh, while making just enough tweaks to improve upon a timeless classic."

However, some negative reviews criticize several features and the game's difficulty. In addition, many bugs have been reported, sometimes preventing players from progressing. As for its price, according to SteamDB, it will go back to $22.99 on November 18, 2026.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-11- 8 (Update: 2026-11- 8)