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Sphinx and the Cursed MummyVSZanzarah: The Hidden Portal

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
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−83% $2.54
Buy Now
VS
Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal

Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal

Quality
60Popularity
24Value
76
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−93% $0.58
Buy Now

Winner

Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
6 of 13 metrics
Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.54 -
$0.58 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.67 -
$0.58 Wins
Best Current Discount
-83% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
84 price changes Wins
55 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
73.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
622 -
975 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
585 -
719 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
37 Wins
256 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
619 -
967 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2017 Wins
Aug 2015 -
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.

MaybeZanzarah: The Hidden Portal

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
Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal

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

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −83% $2.54Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $2.75View
Steam
Steam +490% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +490% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +490% $14.99View
Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal

Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −93% $0.58Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +22% $0.71View
Steam
Steam +50% $0.87View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1278% $7.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

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.

$2.54 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.12)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +67%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

74% positive (975 reviews) — mostly positive
975 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.58 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.46 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-75% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSphinx and the Cursed MummyZanzarah: The Hidden Portal
Release Date
November 10, 2017
August 20, 2015
Developers
Eurocom, THQ Nordic
Funatics Software
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
34

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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.

Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy or Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal?

Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal 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 Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal?

Based on the metrics, Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal 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: Jul 21, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC

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