Games of the 8-, 16- & 32-bit era

The Pharaoh's Curse

Title	The Pharaoh's Curse
First release	1983
Developer	Synapse Software
Publisher	Synapse Software
Platforms	Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20
Genre	platformer
Players	1 player
Co-op	No
Releases	Commodore 64: 1983-01-01 Atari 2600: 1983-01-01 Commodore VIC-20: 1983-01-01 (PAL)
Wikidata ID	Q1976440

Navigating the chambers of the Pharaoh's Tomb requires avoiding deathtraps and dodging a guardian mummy. This platformer forces players to traverse dangerous environments to reach rumored treasure while evading the pharaoh and his undead protector. Success depends on mastering movement to bypass the various hazards hidden within the pyramid's ancient corridors.

Description: REG-Vault, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sources

Wikidata (Q1976440) · last updated 2026-09-27 · CC0

REG-Vault (vic20/pharaoh-s-curse) · last updated 2026-10-11 · descriptions CC BY-SA 4.0

REG-Vault (atari2600/pharaoh-s-curse) · last updated 2026-10-30 · descriptions CC BY-SA 4.0

TheGamesDB (27077) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only

TheGamesDB (34335) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only

TheGamesDB (133219) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only

Source: REG-Vault (upstream not stated) · © Synapse Software · internal use only

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Image credits

Box art, Screenshots, Logos (8): Source: REG-Vault (upstream not stated) · © Synapse Software · internal use only. REG-Vault page

Box art, Screenshots (2): Source: TheGamesDB (user-uploaded) · © Synapse Software · internal use only. TheGamesDB page

Screenshots, Logos (3): Source: libretro-thumbnails (upstream libretro-thumbnails (art by developers/publishers; see repo README)) · © Synapse Software · internal use only.

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Videos

C64-Longplay - Pharaohs Curse (720p)

MontyMole1976 · Commodore 64 version · longplay · 6:02auto-matched
Watch on YouTube ↗ · auto:search, checked 2026-10-25 18:43 UTC

Pharaoh's Curse [COMMODORE 64] 4,450

ILLSeaBass · Commodore 64 version · gameplay · 17:14auto-matched
Watch on YouTube ↗ · auto:search, checked 2026-10-25 18:41 UTC

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