Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
Released Nov 2017
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx's journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers.
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Evaluation
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy launched on November 10, 2017 as a PC port of the 2003 PS2 game, and has received a continuous stream of substantial improvements in the years since.
The developer has worked through an extensive list of technical and visual enhancements across multiple major updates. These have included HD texture restorations, a 64-bit engine rewrite, projected shadow rendering, a revamped three-point character lighting system, camera code overhaul, a redesigned checkpoint system, and numerous level geometry and logic fixes. On August 22, 2023, the developer explicitly confirmed they were "still working" on missing features and expected further patches [NEWS-5].
The most recent update, published on February 3, 2026, is a wide-ranging cumulative patch covering overhauled shadow and lighting systems, camera improvements, new save statue placements, texture and level geometry corrections across many areas, and various bug fixes [NEWS-1]. It framed itself as a cumulative release of work since the April 21, 2024 patch [NEWS-2], which itself contained level improvements and bug fixes.
Looking at the update history, substantive patches have arrived in: November–December 2017, January–February 2018/2019, March 2022, May–October 2023, April 2024, and February 2026. This establishes a pattern of ongoing improvement with intervals ranging from several months to roughly a year and a half. As of October 8, 2026, approximately eight months have passed since the February 3, 2026 patch — within the historical range between major updates. No developer statement has indicated that support or development has concluded.
Evidence
Cumulative update covering overhauled projected shadows and character lighting, revamped camera code, new save statue placements, texture and level geometry fixes across many areas, and a redesigned game-over checkpoint system.
Developer confirms they are 'still working' on missing Sphinx features and expects further patches.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
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Developer
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Achievements
34
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx's journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers. He will also rely on his reluctant hero friend, the Mummy, to help when being inconspicuous is the only solution. By finding the stolen magical crowns of Egypt, Sphinx can stop Set and save the world.
The legend says that two forces, one negative, one positive, are trying to recover the old empire and all of its crowns again. But we know very little about these forces or if they really exist. Other people are simply trying to understand what happened and the real nature of each world. Meanwhile each world continues with it’s own way and history.
Recently, strange things have been happening… News is received from many places that problems are appearing; the normally peaceful villages are now at war, odd monsters appear in valleys where there was once placid ecology... Nobody knows why…
The chain of communication between the worlds remains partially abandoned, partially destroyed and so unstable that to use it is a sure way to cause even more problems and dangers. A long time ago the Great Wall in Heliopolis was built to protect the civilians. Many people have used the portals but disappeared without trace. For this reason you never know how you will be received in any of the locations or if you will get anywhere at all.
Features:
- Use Sphinx and his increasing array of skills to face deadly mythical monsters while avoiding perilous traps with acrobatic ease. Weaken enemies and use capture beetles to store and unleash their abilities at will.
- Take control the Mummy when strength & combat skills aren't needed — use the Mummy's stealth and unconventional antics to avoid enemies, solve puzzles and sabotage right under the enemy's nose.
- Interact with hundreds of unique and imaginative creatures, enemies and allies.
- Fantastic graphics bring this mythical world based on Egyptian legends to life.
- Totally immersive storyline and epic gameplay.
The Story:
An ancient Egyptian Universal Empire once joined several worlds through Solar Disc portals. The old empire was destroyed and the civilizations in each world have suffered different fates, some of them have continued contact and others have lost it. These worlds have been separated for such a long time that many of them would not recognize each other.The legend says that two forces, one negative, one positive, are trying to recover the old empire and all of its crowns again. But we know very little about these forces or if they really exist. Other people are simply trying to understand what happened and the real nature of each world. Meanwhile each world continues with it’s own way and history.
Recently, strange things have been happening… News is received from many places that problems are appearing; the normally peaceful villages are now at war, odd monsters appear in valleys where there was once placid ecology... Nobody knows why…
The chain of communication between the worlds remains partially abandoned, partially destroyed and so unstable that to use it is a sure way to cause even more problems and dangers. A long time ago the Great Wall in Heliopolis was built to protect the civilians. Many people have used the portals but disappeared without trace. For this reason you never know how you will be received in any of the locations or if you will get anywhere at all.
Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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