Pharaonic is a side-scrolling action role-playing game set in a dark, ancient Egyptian-inspired world, where players battle mythological creatures and undead foes using melee combat and special abilities. The tone leans into a grim, horror-tinged take on Egyptian mythology.

Combat rewards careful timing and resource management, as death carries lasting consequences within its punishing structure. Its atmospheric setting and challenging encounters give it a distinct identity among side-scrolling action titles.