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Looking for games like River Climbing? Here are top tactical platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Launching Over It, Demon Stick or Greed's Folly.

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  1. Launching Over It is a challenging and emotional journey through levels inspired by the developer’s childhood memories. To reach the end, you’ll need to overcome all kinds of obstacles—by launching a ball. Sounds simple? Think again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Launching Over It.

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  2. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You are a demon trapped in a stick. A challenging game about crossing different levels of hell, inspired by the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch. Simple controls, endless falls, and no mercy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Stick.

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  3. The Plan is Simple: Get to the Top and Get Out Greed's Folly is a punishing 2D climbing game where precision matters and failure is unforgiving. You are a greedy guy named Grizzle who has stolen an ancient magical recipe for the philosopher's stone so that he can make infinite gold. Now trapped deep underground, you must throw magical teleportation bottles to navigate upward through enchanted obs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed's Folly.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Many dream of excelling in (e)sports, but the path to success is challenging—it's like climbing a mountain! Countless hours of practice and steady progress are required, one step at a time. Along the way, you’ll encounter setbacks, frustration, and thoughts of, "I’m a total failure," which can feel like falling during the climb.Immerse yourself in this metaphorical journey of reaching your dream g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindform.

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  5. Step into the shoes of the new heroine and pursue the treasures in this exceptionally demanding adventure. Explore lands where only the most resilient players will reach the summit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goat's Tale Adventure.

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  6. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    A physics driven flipping and skiing game inspired by "Getting Over It". Flip yourself up a massive mountain of stuff! Fall down, rage, get up, keep flipping! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Flipping Mountain.

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  7. After finishing his shift, a crane operator finds himself stuck at the top of a massive crane tower. There’s no climbing up, only down! Jump from platform to platform, avoid falling, and reach the ground to get home. Only Down: Not Up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only Down: Not Up!.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,055 reviews

    Climb the tower BETON BRUTAL is a first person parkour game which tries to replicate and build upon the parkour mechanics seen in Minecraft. Your goal is to climb a massive overgrown concrete tower which offers multiple stages of increasing difficulty. Watch your step Beware, a single misstep might cost you a lot of progress as there are no checkpoints whatsoever. The course is however riddled … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BETON BRUTAL.

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  9. Welcome to a game that won’t go easy on you. You’re a bald guy with a pogo stick and a set of questionable life choices. Armed with stubbornness and optimism that fades faster than your progress. This is a climb where every mistake is a ticket back down. And if you fall — don’t worry, the mountain isn’t going anywhere. It patiently waits to greet you at the bottom again. Control • Fully mouse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pogo Stick: Ultimate Challenge.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Kick, climb, fall, rage… Rise to the top and take on Satan, or fall like the rest. Beware, there’s no mercy in Hell. Parkour Your Way To The TopKick brains, wolves, skeletons, ... Kick EVERYTHING! Kick'n Hell is a wild, unforgiving 3D precision platformer where your only weapon is your mighty foot. Kick brains as you parkour your way through the depths of Hell on a mission to defeat Satan. Every k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kick'n Hell.

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  11. Use your grappling hook to make precise jumps and make your way up the well! Try not to fall, it might be a long way down... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascend The Well.

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  12. A brutal bouncing challenge. No shortcuts, no mercy—just you vs. gravity. How far will you climb before it all comes crashing down? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DARUMA CHALLENGE.

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  13. ADD TO WISHLIST ⛳Why is it worth it?  Grab the game at a lower price during launch promotions!  Be the first to know about the game's release!️  Help me reach a wider gaming community.  Stay up to date with every update!⛳ Add the game to your wishlist and get ready for an adventure that’s about to begin! ️‍♂️✨ About the Game Really Simple Golf is a climbing platformer golf, that bl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Really Simple Golf.

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  14. A game for those who crave the struggle. You are a man in a glass boat, paddling against the current. The river climbs endlessly up the mountain, winding through perilous waters filled with obstacles designed to test your patience, precision, and sanity. Every stroke propels you forward, but one wrong move—one single touch against the jagged world around you—and your fragile boat shatters, sendin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Upstream.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    MONUMENTUM is a metroidvania-rage-puzzle-platformer-pinball-like where you control both the environment and the player character. Overcome platforming challenges, climb upwards, and activate new mechanisms of movement to reach the top! FEATURES 1-2 hours of playtime 100+ platforming challenges 5 mechanism abilities to discover and activate Activate and utilize long dorman… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MONUMENTUM.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

                                  Tilt and jump your way out of the depths of a grand city.                                      Ascend to the stars and meet the great spiral!                                         Our game is based on these principles:                  The new innovative potted plant controls really make you feel like a plant.                                      Tacticall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get Tilted! :).

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Keep Up Embark on a journey through a world of minimalistic beauty that will test the limits of your perseverance. Keep up is a low-poly platformer that blends difficulty with serenity where every jump is a step towards mastery. Will you be the first to reach the top of the Keep ?Key Features Stunning Low-Poly World: Immerse yourself in a visually enchanting universe, explore vibrant landscapes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep Up.

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  19. Blade Jumper is a 2D action platformer where players use a simple jump mechanic in order to climb the obstacle-filled tower. In 2045's Yeouido, in the heart of Seoul, the massive structure Kukuru Tower was constructed, overshadowing the rest of the city. In this unfathomably high tower, the selected 1% of Seoul residents live their happy lives, separated from the outside world. From their headqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blade Jumper.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    82% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Take control of a mighty ball and fling with great precision towards the top of the Tower. Jump through aesthetically pleasing environments filled with intriguing creatures and encounters. Falling is part of the journey, so just keep going. Can you reach the end? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Fling.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    80% User Score Based on 199 reviews

    Bouncy Goat Climb is a highly punishing 3D precision platformer about a goat bouncing up a beautiful mountain to save its scared baby goat. Can you handle the challenge and endure all obstacles that you will face on your way up the mountain? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bouncy Goat Climb.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    “Deneb: Across the Stars” is a mouse only, top-down, hardcore-platformer. Astronaut Vega crosses the stars to find her lost colleague Altair and save the dogs. Move carefully. A single mistake can lead to an endless fall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deneb: Across the Stars.

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  23. 59%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Welcome to the enchanting world of "Catch Up"! Get ready to embark on an exciting precision platforming adventure like you've never seen before! Join an epic journey with a brave cat where skill and precision will be your best allies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catch Up.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 8,054 reviews

    Getting Over It is a challenging casual arcade climbing game that puts your patience—and skill—to the ultimate test. Armed with only a hammer, you’ll tackle a steep, obstacle-laden mountain, relying on precise physics to swing, push, and propel yourself upward. Every inch you gain will make you sweat but will be well worth it, and one small mistake can send you tumbling back to the start. How to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Getting Over It.

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  25. Climbing is hard. You’ll fall. You’ll swear. You’ll ask yourself why you even started. But that’s the point. The climb isn’t about winning, it’s about enduring. Every grip, every slip, every humiliating tumble back to the base is a test of your patience, precision, and persistence. There’s no shortcut, no mercy, no hidden trick. Only you, two hands, and the cold face of an uncaring mountain. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Climbing Is Hard.

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  26. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    How To Play- move with left and right arrows- jump with spacebar- you can touch green sufraces (grass)- hitting an obstacle disables controls until you hit the ground again- get to the top to finish the prototype About Bravest ChickenBravest Chicken is an upcoming precision platformer about a chicken trying to get to the top of the tower. Jump your way through various obstacles and don't hit anyt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bravest Chicken.

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  27. In Mission Whilkas, you take control of a brave cat equipped with a jetpack, on a mission to retrieve the legendary Whilkas cat food recipe. The game consists of a single, but challenging level that will test your platforming skills! Use agility and clever thinking to reach your goal and complete the mission. ⚠️ Note: The game is short and can be completed in under two hours. If you finish the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission Whilkas.

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  28. Beach Ball Bounce Back is a challenging physics platformer wrapped in a small Zelda inspired world. Roll around, and bounce!  That's it, but don't get fooled, reaching the top takes serious skill (and a little brainpower). BBBB respects angles. Bouncing from a tilted surface will send you off 90 degrees from that surface. But wait, what if we bounce off multiple surfaces? You guessed it Mr.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beach Ball Bounce Back.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    How hard can walking be? In this physics-driven nightmare, every step is a trap. No checkpoints, no mercy, just slapstick chaos. Suffer alone or drag up to 4 friends into the madness. Can you reach your meeting? GOOD LUCK! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Luck.

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  30. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 351 reviews

    Cascade into insanity in this brutally challenging journey into the sky. Armed with nothing but a fragile shell and a slimy yolk, can you take a lone egg to new heights? IT'S NO YOLK You’re an egg – and you’ll feel every wobble, roll, and crack. Master the art of egg physics as you navigate challenging climbing environments with a twist. Synchronize your jump with your roll-cycle, and when you’re … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egging On.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Unrooted is a vibrant and eye-catching precision platformer with lush environments and a stunning musical score. Take up your courage and squash your fear of heights. Travel upwards to lands no sapling has dared to explore before. But heed with caution, the higher you journey, the more you risk. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unrooted.

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  32. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A tough-as-nails 2D physics platformer where you swing to freedom as a plunger-wielding rooster named 'Cluck Norris'. One wrong move sends you straight back to the pit. Cluck up, and it’s a long way down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chickens Don't Fly.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling journey in 'Drive Up.' Scale the floating objects on a mysterious island in the ocean. There are no saves; one fall, and you're back to square one. How high can you climb? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drive Up.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    One morning, Jack was torn from his ordinary life and trapped in a strange world.Armed with nothing but an old pogo stick, he began his ascent through the mysterious dimension's unknown heights. In this realm where gravity behaves oddly and the ground is unreliable, Jack's only goal is to climb higher. But no one knows what awaits at the top—a way out or an even greater mystery? The only thing he’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumping Jack.

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  36. Apex Ascent is a thrilling vertical platformer that challenges your reflexes, timing, and precision. Climb towering walls filled with deadly hazards as you race toward the summit. But be warned—every step upward brings new dangers. Navigate a series of intense obstacle courses where the walls themselves are out to get you. Dodge powerful boxing gloves that launch without warning, leap over rotati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apex Ascent.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    GooGooRisea 2D pixel art game that challenges your skills and reflexes. In this world, you control a tenacious slime that climbs and navigates through perilous levels by shooting out its tentacles. Only the most determined players will reach the top and claim victory! Features: Control your slime to shoot tentacles, sticking to walls, ceilings, or any climbable surface. Utilize the physics engine … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GooGooRise.

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  38. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Out of the Mist is a 3D-Platformer where you take control of the environment in order to move the character through a long-dead world. Explore and uncover the mysteries of its downfall, visiting diverse worlds and fallen civilizations. Follow our page here to keep up with new devlogs about the game! Follow our twitter page for more in-game screenshots and videos!  -->https://twitter.com/ootmthega… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Mist.

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  39. Introducing Ball Pain: A Bouncing Adventure Unlike Any Other! Embark on an exhilarating journey where your skill and a dash of luck will propel you to the pinnacle of each tricky environment. Prepare to conquer obstacles, avoid disasters, and unravel the mystery that lies at the top. Are you ready for the challenge? . Bounce your way to new heights: Engage in a thrilling adventure as you navigat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ball Pain.

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  40. 1000 SCORE 1,000 LEVELS. ONE CHANCE. ZERO MISTAKES.Forget complex mechanics or impossible levels. This game is a test of pure focus and consistency. The levels are short and fluid, but there is only one rule: You cannot fail. Key Features: Fast & Fluid: Bite-sized, short levels that can be completed in seconds. No Checkpoints: No save points, no safety nets. If you fail, you lose everyth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1000 SCORE: 2D Platformer.

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  41. Descend to the bottom of the dungeon without dying, platforming your way around traps, monsters, and worst of all -- falling to your death. Explore the horrific depths as you gain powerful gear and uncover the dark secrets that await you at the bottom.  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Down the Dungeon.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Swing, spin, and launch your way to victory in Stick It!, a fast-paced physics-based platformer where angular momentum is your greatest tool. Master the art of movement, conquer dynamic environments, and challenge your friends in chaotic multiplayer races to the top! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick It!.

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  43. You play as the last functional robot of your kind. Equipped only with your grappling hook, you will have to overcome the obstacles of a dying world and reach the summit. Remember : The higher you go, the greater the fall ! Rusty Heights is an experimental 2D platformer meant for hardcore players and speedrunners. It is playable with the mouse only and is made of a single very high level to be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty Heights.

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  44. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    71% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    THOSE GAMES are back, and harder than ever! Play upgraded, more difficult versions of familiar minigames to your heart's content! Are you up to the challenge? Are you ready...for THOSE GAMES EXTREME?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LISTEN UP! WE TRIED TO MAKE “THOSE GAMES” EVEN MORE EXTREME! SOME THINGS HAVE TO BE LEARNED THE HARD WAY!.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    73% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    New Winter Update 3.0 is now available!New themed maps for gameplay have been added. Character and bike customization is now open. Everything for your celebration! Unique Co-Op Bike ControlsYou share control between two players! Each has their own role. Cooperate, communicate, and play together—because you have one goal! One player controls the throttle, keeping you safe from deadly traps, whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Try To Drive.

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  46. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The control of two brain halves that have declared their independence now lies in your and your friend's hands. Soar into the skies with Co-Ape: Rise Of The Monke! Remember, synchronization is everything! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Co-Ape: Rise of the Monke.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Climb to the top of a collapsing universe in this parkour platformer with roguelike elements. Gather resources, spawn platforms, and obtain powerful upgrades to survive before the world crumbles beneath you. Just don’t fall into the void. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Climber.

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  48. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Ascending Inferno: The rage game from hell. "Surely it can't be that hard, right?" WRONG This 2.5D rage inducing Precision Platformer takes place in a modernized, voxel and pixel art version of Dante's inferno. In it, you follow the journey of Dani, and the soul of her deceased brother, Vincent. They must navigate through Dante's nine layers of Inferno, with the ultimate goal of ASCENDING INFERNO.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascending Inferno.

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  49. BLOCKBUSTIN’ MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD! Embark on an epic adventure to save the kingdom of Blockbusteria from the clutches of the wicked Dark Masters! Solve puzzles, outsmart enemies and gather gems to complete 56 stages that test your wits and reflexes. 1 tutorial stage, 41 regular stages, 3 boss stages (each one featuring a unique enemy type), 10 bonus stages and 1 final stage: the ultimate challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Blockbuster.

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  50. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    "The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy. - Albert Camus" Become Sisyphus and try to roll the boulder up the mountain. Numerous obstacles will hinder your progress. You can move using the arrow keys and adjust the direction in which you push the boulder with the left and right mouse buttons.Features: Of course, the boulde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Game of Sisyphus.

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