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Sphinx and the Cursed MummyVSTomb Raider: Legend

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Quality
74Popularity
23Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−83% $2.58
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VS
Tomb Raider: Legend

Tomb Raider: Legend

Quality
85Popularity
30Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−76% $1.66
Buy Now

Winner

Tomb Raider: Legend wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
6 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider: Legend
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.58 -
$1.66 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.67 -
$0.88 Wins
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-76% -
Sales Frequency
93 price changes -
99 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
87.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
622 -
5.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
585 -
4.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
37 Wins
661 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
27 Wins
Steam Recommendations
619 -
5.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2017 Wins
Mar 2007 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeTomb Raider: Legend

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
Tomb Raider: Legend

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

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Kinguin
Kinguin −83% $2.58Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +21% $3.11View
Steam
Steam +45% $3.74View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$14.99View
Tomb Raider: Legend

Tomb Raider: Legend

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $1.66Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +13% $1.88View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$6.99View
Steam
Steam$6.99View

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (622 reviews) — very positive reception
622 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.58 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.12 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +700%
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Tomb Raider: Legend

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (5,354 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,354 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.66 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+20% player growth
24 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsSphinx and the Cursed MummyTomb Raider: Legend
Release Date
November 10, 2017
March 29, 2007
Developers
Eurocom, THQ Nordic
Crystal Dynamics
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
34

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 32 or 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel or AMD 2 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile compatible like GeForce 8800
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Having ARB_clip_control improves depth precision over large distances.

Tomb Raider: Legend

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy or Tomb Raider: Legend?

Tomb Raider: Legend won the comparison against Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy worth buying over Tomb Raider: Legend?

Based on the metrics, Tomb Raider: Legend won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC

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