# Scarab of Ra — The retro classic from 1987!

> Retro maze exploration game with traps, animals, and collectible talismans. (iPhone/iPad app by Semicolon LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarab-of-ra/id1573133975 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Semicolon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/929845488)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarab-of-ra/id1573133975/reviews.md

## What is Scarab of Ra?

Explore the mazes of the Great Pyramid of Ra! Each level is a new, larger, random maze to solve. Find tools and supplies abandoned by earlier, failed expeditions, try to avoid the traps, and encounter dangerous animals and the fearsome Guardians as you seek the three sacred Talismans of Ra the Sun-God. This faithful, retro-styled recreation of the original shareware classic from 1987 also offers optional new game features including new tools and hazards, and controls that allow you to tone down Animal Ferocity and the dangers of traps to suit your preference.

## Key features

- Randomly generated mazes
- Collect tools and supplies
- Avoid traps and dangerous animals
- Encounter fearsome Guardians
- Seek three sacred Talismans
- Optional new game features
- Adjustable difficulty settings

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarab-of-ra/id1573133975/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Not working on MacBook Pro M5

*2026-05-22*

One of my favourite games of all time, I cannot tell you how much I love it! I’ve had so much fun exploring the great pyramid throughout my life and was so excited to play it on my iPad when it came out! It worked great and I was elated. Thank you for creating this game and thank you for rebooting it!!!

I wanted to play on my Mac, I miss that, but the irony is that my 2017 Mac was too old to play this game from 1987. Lol. But now I finally got a newer machine, MacBook Pro M5, and the game isn’t running. The icon bounces once or twice and then I get a crash report

### 4/5 — Lovely Game.. with one issue.

*2026-02-22*

This game brings back so many memories. I used to play the original years ago. This app has a lot of fun additions but also you can play the classic mode. One issue though is that since it hasn’t been updated in a while it doesn’t work on the latest MacOS… works great on iPad and iPhone though so I’ll continue to play it on there. But if it were updated for Mac.. I’d be playing it even more so.

### 5/5 — Return of a classic

*2024-11-03*

This was a beloved game from my childhood, and I’ve been waiting and hoping for so long to be able to play it again. It’s just as fun as I remember. Thanks!

### 5/5 — So good!

*2024-11-02*

Very faithful to the original, that effin mummy gets me every time!! I grew up playing this game, love it!

### 3/5 — Love the game but the app has been crashing lately:(

*2024-04-25*

After about five minutes of play, the app crashes and I lose most of my progress

### 2/5 — Freezes on iPad 9

*2024-03-21*

Buggy. Freezes after first move then quits out. Disappointing.

### 5/5 — THANK YOU SEMICOLON

*2023-08-16*

I am ecstatic they have made this iOS version.  After years of searching and playing subpar imitations - it is wonderful to have this game on my hands again! 👍❤️🙂  SO many hours in the early 90s playing this on my old college Mac SE!  Thank you Semicolon!

### 5/5 — Love this game!

*2023-06-27*

I’ve been checking the App Store every so often when the mood strikes, hoping that somebody revived this game. I used to spend hours as a kid exploring the pyramid, and this game is a faithful replication of that experience. People looking for splashy graphics will need to look elsewhere, but this is a fun maze game using the setting of an archaeological exploration as the motivation. I just rediscovered this game and haven’t been able to put it down. Thank you!

### 5/5 — This is awesome

*2023-03-29*

While watching The Mummy with Brendan Frasier, I remembered playing this game on the family Macintosh LC when I was young.  Did some poking around online and it turns out it was remade.  Fun memories

### 5/5 — Missed this game so much

*2022-11-03*

Scarab of Ra was the first computer game I ever played and I missed it so much. Really happy to have it back. Many thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about Scarab of Ra

### What is Scarab of Ra?

Scarab of Ra is a retro-styled adventure game that challenges players to explore mazes, collect items, and avoid dangers within the Great Pyramid of Ra. It's a faithful recreation of a 1987 shareware classic.

### Does Scarab of Ra have ads?

No, Scarab of Ra does not contain advertisements. It is a premium game that you purchase once.

### What devices does Scarab of Ra support?

Scarab of Ra is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Scarab of Ra updated?

The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on July 30, 2022. Updates typically bring new features or improvements to the game.

### What is the age rating for Scarab of Ra?

Scarab of Ra has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and above. This rating considers the game's content and themes.

### Can I adjust the difficulty in Scarab of Ra?

Yes, Scarab of Ra offers optional new game features that allow you to tone down the ferocity of animals and the danger of traps. This lets you customize the challenge to your preference.

### What is the price of Scarab of Ra?

Scarab of Ra is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. This grants you full access to the game without any further in-app purchases.

### What are the main objectives in Scarab of Ra?

The primary objectives in Scarab of Ra are to explore the mazes, find tools and supplies, avoid traps and guardians, and ultimately seek the three sacred Talismans of Ra.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2022-07-30

Affects only Macintosh users: Dialogs no longer vanish if you move the mouse pointer outside of their bounds.

### 2.0.1 — 2022-07-22

- A few cosmetic bugs have been fixed.
- An obnoxious bug in calculating your weight carried has been fixed.

### 2.0 — 2022-01-26

No release notes.

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