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Dotware Games · Published by Dotware Games · Official site ↗
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
An RPG like citybuilding game centered around being Egypt's monarch.
Free
RPG, Simulation, Strategy · More free games
Build and govern your empire as Akhenaten in this unique RPG-simulation hybrid from Dotware Games, where your decisions shape the fate of ancient Egypt.
About this game
An Absolute Sandbox for an Absolute Ruler | Pharaoh's Rule In Ancient Egypt
As the foremost authority, Pharaoh is entrusted with keeping the people safe and the sacred law of Maat in balance. b]Planting farms, placing administrative buildings, and constructing magnificent monuments all come with the territory.[/b]
As King of Egypt you can of course
- Feed your people
- Feed your crocodiles
- Feed your people to your crocodiles
Because being a Pharaoh isn't easy, and a little entertainment at the expense of the people never hurt anybody who mattered, did it?
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𓂀 A Roleplaying Game as much as a Citybuilder 𓋺
Everything you do has consequences - each building you make, each law you enact - they contribute something to the sacred law of Maat, or "balance" that is your divine mission to maintain for Egypt lest your society suffer. Suffer long enough and the people may rebel against you.
Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh is an RPG (Role-playing Game) as much as a citybuilding & simulation experience.
In addition to everything you can expect from a citybuilder, you can:
✔ Create your character's appearance, traits, and background
✔ Level up from an advanced variety of traits & perks
✔ Switch from building mode to controlling your character & walking around the world you've built, as Pharaoh, immediately & without a loading screen transition
✔ Drive your personalized Chariot around your world, including chariot racing
✔ Inspire & restore faith in citizens with eloquent speeches
✔ Die a horrible death if you fail and your citizens rebel against your dictatorial rule
A game in development ◭
Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh is being developed in Unreal Engine.
While this is being developed, you can:
❶ Add the game to your Wishlist to be notified when it comes out
❷ Join the Steam community forums for Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh here and post a question or suggestion. The developer reads and personally answers all discussions posted, therefore you can have an influence on the direction of the game.
Planned release: 2023.
𓃒 𓇖 𓇗 𓇘 𓇙 𓇚 𓇛 𓇜 𓇝 𓇞 𓇟 𓇠 𓇡 𓇢 𓇣 𓇤 𓇥 𓇦 𓇧 𓇨 𓇩 𓇪 𓇫 𓇬 𓇭 𓇮 𓇯 𓇰 𓇱 𓇲
𓇚 𓇛 𓇜 𓇝 𓇞 𓇟 𓇠 𓇡 𓇢 𓇣 𓇤 𓇥 𓇦 𓇧 𓇨
𓇩 𓇪 𓇫 𓇬 𓇭 𓇮 𓇯
𓇗 𓇘 𓇙
𓇚 𓇛 𓇜 𓇝 𓇞 𓇟 𓇠 𓇡 𓇢
𓇢 𓇣 𓇤
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
- Processor: Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB / AMD HD 7870 2GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
- Processor: Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
CBS Channel 8 Segment on Dotware Games
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31003948/5192e9bfd6891e2f5c055bdb00c96b89d789f0d7.png I just did a TV interview with CBS for Channel 8 here in Las Vegas about Dotware Games and how I'm trying to build a pool of talented game designers locally. There is a glimpse of Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh gameplay at the end of the video ;) "What's Cool At School" Videogames In The Classroom | Channel 8 CBS https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31003948/c283708bd4e8afcd56891203d1a5d4d303765b42.jpgRead full article on Community Announcements (Dotware Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh | Early Screenshots (2019)
We've made a gallery of new screenshots to showcase how the project is looking so far in development, including general graphics and a peak at the Edict system Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh | Early Screenshots (2019) We'll be communicating much more than we have been from this point forward, and have posted an explanation for the delays as well as our commitment to being actively involved in the community from now on: https://steamcommunity.com/app/719160/discussions/0/1741103267313397900/Read full article on Community Announcements (Dotware Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
First Gameplay to Debut at NAB Show in Las Vegas
We said more great things were to come, and here they are: Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh will be debuting at the Game Developers' Gallery in Las Vegas, NV April 9 - 12th at the NAB Show Convention. A demo build of the game will be playable by attendees at Dotware's game exhibit. Furthermore, we're happy to announce we've made a decision on early access: We will release in Early Access. No date has been set for this just yet, but expect more updates to follow NAB Show. Dotware GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (Dotware Team)AnnouncementsOfficial
First Gameplay to Debut at NAB Show in Las Vegas
We said more great things were to come, and here they are: Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh will be debuting at the Game Developers' Gallery in Las Vegas, NV April 9 - 12th at the NAB Show Convention. A demo build of the game will be playable by attendees at Dotware's game exhibit. Furthermore, we're happy to announce we've made a decision on early access: We will release in Early Access. No date has been set for this just yet, but expect more updates to follow NAB Show. Dotware GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (Dotware Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Official Announcement: "Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh" to debut on Steam!
Today we officially launch the announcement of Akhenaten: Rule as Pharaoh, a high graphics strategy game for PC and Mac that takes you to the world's oldest open sandbox, the deserts of Ancient Egypt, and places you at the helm of all power and prestige - Pharaoh. Our announcement trailer can be found here on Youtube Expect more great things soon, ~ Developer, Dotware www.DotwareGames.comRead full article on Community Announcements (dotwaregames)
