Games like Sisyphus and The Rock

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

82% User Score Based on 5,577 reviews

I made a game for a certain kind of person. To hurt them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Getting Over It.

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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

91% User Score Based on 1,962 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

Buy Baby Steps on PlayStation Store. Get ready to fall in this literal walking simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baby Steps.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

67% User Score Based on 733 reviews

Climb a surreal mountain with a golf ball. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golfing Over It with Alva Majo.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

84% User Score Based on 44,972 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy is a punishing climbing game, a homage to Jazzuo's 2002 B-Game classic 'Sexy Hiking'. You move the hammer with the mouse, and that's all there is. With practice, you'll be able to jump, swing, climb and fly. Great mysteries and a wonderful reward await the master hikers who reach the top of the mountain. To quote Jazzuo himself: "The hiking action is very simila… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

There's only one rule in this game: Keep the Balance. Everything else is a comical and frustrating war between you and gravity. Take good care of your keyboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep the Balance.

Physics-driven rage platformer about one stubborn rock trying to reach the top of a mountain, and a player stubborn enough to get it there. Mechanics: Launch and steer the rock between platforms. Falling down can be very punishing. Zero Hand-holding, No "easy mode." and No checkpoints. well, maybe one.  Is this game for you? Yes, if you're a great gamer, incredibly patient or just… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rage Rock.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

48% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 3 reviews

Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distortions.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

97% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Travel around The Great Gales to climb challenging peaks in this physics-based climbing adventure set in 1887. Meet like-minded mountaineers, unlock helpful climbing gear, and become a pioneer of mountaineering. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peaks of Yore.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

68% User Score Based on 98 reviews

100 moves, 2 buttons, 0 tutorials. Master a massive moveset hidden within a D-Pad and 2 buttons. Conquer +100 levels in the ultimate movelike precision platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moventure.

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.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

83% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Outsmart your Echo in this futuristic first-person puzzle game. Minimalist graphics and live action video combine to create a mind-bending story experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECHOPLEX.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

79% User Score Based on 78 reviews

What's better than climbing mountain in a cardboard box? Getting deep frustration every time you fall from it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boxman's Struggle.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Born into a punishing environment with no bearings, there is nowhere to go but up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HATCH.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

64% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Scientist Strohmann loves to play around with all kinds of crazy stuff. This time he thought of a cruel and inhumane experiment in which his test subject, Dummy 44, will experience a horrible and terrifying pain. Your role is to help Dummy 44 to escape the laboratory forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dummy Experiment.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

82% User Score Based on 361 reviews

Against explosive firepower, bitter cold, and dizzying heights, Fork Parker must outwit a group of no-talent game developers in a deadly holiday promotional game. Also, it's free. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fork Parker's Holiday Profit Hike.

Who Move my key? is a fast-paced parkour game themed around the keyboard. Survive among constantly shifting key layouts and high-speed obstacles. Dodge danger, collect coins, and keep pushing for higher scores by purchasing upgrades and unlocking different gameplay forms and challenge content. You can also use the customization options you obtain to create your own keyboard style. Game ModesThe … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who move my key?.

Use the mouse (or gamepad) to control your character and jump as high as possible. Some rocks are very slippery, so take your time! Grab onto them with your hammer and carefully plan your next move. Features Climb mountains and challenging levels with your trusty hammer. If you fall, you lose all your progress, a true test of patience and skill! The game automatically saves your progre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Box One Goal.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

PeakPals is a vertical climbing game where your goal is simple: reach the airship waiting at the very top. But with 2500 meters of platforms, one mistake can send you all the way back down. Key Features A massive 2500-meter level – every meter counts Different platform types – including sound-cued falling platforms that keep you on edge Achievements – progress milestones across Easy, Medium … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PeakPals.

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.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

92% User Score Based on 2,155 reviews

You are poor and bald. Get to Work. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get To Work.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

"Stay" follows the experience of a motel maid, Cas, as she becomes entangled in a twisted tale of obsession, love, and terror. Unbeknownst to her, a deranged stalker harbors a dangerous infatuation with Cas, leading to a series of threatening letters and a deadly game of survival. Throughout the game, the player receives letters that reveal her stalker's twisted perception of affection … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stay.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

72% User Score Based on 188 reviews

"Beginning to think is beginning to be undermined, " wrote Albert Camus, and it is hard to disagree with this. To contemplate one's life means to knock oneself down, to stop, to begin to go over one's experiences, to discard the superfluous and unnecessary, to destroy the old in the hope of constructing the new, in other words, to be undermined. It is impossible not to note the severity of this wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Burden.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

71% User Score Based on 262 reviews

Joe ‘n Jo is a whimsically challenging physics-based platformer about two giraffes, Joe and Jo, who are tethered together for eternity! Whether you embark on this journey solo or team up with a friend, you'll navigate through diverse and challenging environments that will test your coordination, patience, and problem-solving skills. Experience the silliness of controlling two giraffes whose bodi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joe 'n Jo.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

89% User Score Based on 4,750 reviews

Use only your mouse (or gamepad) to control your climber's hands to pull yourself up an enormous, treacherous mountain full of challenges and surprises. Watch out for slippery surfaces as you make your way towards the peak. Eternal glory and a wonderful gift awaits all climbers who manage to reach the top! Enjoy: Punishing but not impossible gameplay. Practice makes perfect. No filler, every obsta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Difficult Game About Climbing.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

93% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Chilli con Valley! Help the Bean reach its chilli con Carne pot as fast as possible. Jump over Obstacles and dangerous objects just like lava and knives. Who doesn't want to help a poor little bean? Chilli con valley is a game for people with a lot of persistence and a mentally strong head. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chilli Con Valley.

You have challenged a criminal Syndicate, but are you strong enough to make it all the way up to the end? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Roquinexu.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

99% User Score Based on 204 reviews

A difficult tile-based puzzle game about turning beans into monsters -- and monsters back into beans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bean and Nothingness.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

54% User Score Based on 26 reviews

You are one of the last survivor of a world ruled by cyborgs ! Fight and resist the cyberpunk androids through a single player horror adventure with destructible environments and various game modes ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyborg Arena.

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.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

56% User Score Based on 124 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Your favourite chemistry potions puzzler is back in Bloop Reloaded and ready to test the brain cells like never before. Make sure you save as much of the potions as possible. How you do it is up to you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloop Reloaded.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 7,404 reviews

Climb a surreal mountain on a pogo stick and make friends along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 127 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

Ministry of Broadcast is a pixelart cinematic platformer which takes place in the dark dystopian TV reality show. The story is set in a country which has been divided by THE WALL. In order to cross to the other side of the border, the player must win in this TV show organized by the regime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ministry of Broadcast.

Angels and Demons vs. Aliens is a 2-person semi-tactical roguelike centered around co-op synergy. Team up with a friend to stop an alien invasion. Play as an angel or demon, each with their own unique arts and playstyle. Note: this game requires two players to be played. When Heaven and Hell unite, something can't be right! It’s 2012, and the prophesied End Times™ are here! Heaven and Hel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angels and Demons vs. Aliens.

Build traps, manipulate the environment, and engineer the perfect loop to keep Sisyphus from ever reaching the summit in this comedic isometric 3D puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sisyphus's Worst Day (again).

Space Wizard Power Tournament Space Wizard Power Tournament is a very work-in-progress implementation of a turn-based tactical role-playing game. It was built by a team of one for the first official Bevy game jam. Warning: it isn't very playable yes. This project is my first ever game jam submission. It was also my first time using the Bevy game engine. One thing I learned was how much I love En… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Wizard Power Tournament.

In the year 33 A.D on the day of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, there comes an event that saved mankind from the fires of Hell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3 Days in the Abyss.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

This game is unfair. We had a game designer, but we were constantly bombarded with things like "progressive difficulty", "learning curve" or "level design", so we fired him and we simply put things that kill you scattered on the screen. Your goal is to reach the end by dodging all the deadly traps that you will encounter along the way. Are you ready? In this platform… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Safe Climbing.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Wishlist the new game! About the Game“The flying kettle powered by tea fuel is the future of humanity.” Space Kettle is a challenging game where your main and only task is to reach the top of a surreal mountain using the power of the recently developed “Tea engine”. Select the direction of flight, hold the left mouse button, and start conquering new heights. Remember: despite the fact that the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Kettle.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

"Two Tired to Mountain?" See, it's like that one bicycle joke. [AND] it also describes what you have to do in this world! You ride a bicycle up a mountain. Whether you have the energy to do so is yet undecided! "What's the deal?" Two Tired to Mountain is a vertical precision platforming journey to the peak of a frozen mountain tower. Features: Momentum-based bicycle-like platforming akin to the be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Tired to Mountain.

Cats & Tails is a luck-driven coin game where you chase a streak of 10 Cats, face unpredictable outcomes, and unlock multiple endings over repeated playthroughs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats and Tails.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

98% User Score Based on 4,756 reviews

Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about an astronaut drifting through the vastness of space, searching for a reason to keep going while struggling with the feeling that there may be no way back home. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, the game explores despair, friendship and how we are able to move forward even in the deepest void of the cosmos. A Hopecore-Ins… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Control, I'm Not Coming Back.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

71% User Score Based on 84 reviews

A game about a very happy guy and his boulder. Pushing It! With Sisyphus is a difficult and punishing game about pushing a boulder up a hill. You push the boulder by walking/running into it, and try to reach the top. Be careful though, as tons of obstacles, surprises, and happiness awaits you ahead. The higher you get up the hill the buffer you get. Start out comically skinny, and come … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pushing It! With Sisyphus.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

50% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Generate primary colors and unlock complex mixers to build an intricate production chain. Use your creations to generate Light and restore a vast, explorable Star Chart, unlocking powerful, permanent bonuses with each constellation. Evolve your engine with sophisticated automation to manage production and upgrades, allowing you to focus on cosmic restoration. Uncover the secrets of the void throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Chromata.

Rising lava, zombies, and a deadly city... Can you escape? In this **single-player survival game**, your mission is simple: CLIMB UP! Lava is rising every second, and zombies are hunting you down. Reach the top and get to the helicopter to survive! Download and play the game now: [PASTE YOUR GAME DOWNLOAD LINK HERE] Features: - Intense single-player survival experience - Dynamic risi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape From Lava.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

"In the year 21XX, there is no rest for the dead—only servitude." The world is ruled by an Emperor of unparalleled power, who commands the fate of millions in life—but also after death. He promises safety and dominion. In return, he demands absolute obedience. You are a servitor—stripped of your name, your past, and your future. Bound by laws you did not choose, you exist as one small … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Advocate.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 124 reviews

Clamb is a punishing VR climbing game inspired by the game 'Getting Over It' - now with optional checkpoints and multiple hammer styles. Climb a surreal mountain with nothing but your hammer. The hammer follows the movement of your controllers. Hit, push, and drag your hammer past obstacles to overcome them. It will be difficult at first, but practice makes perfect. Choose your climb style … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clamb.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

80% User Score Based on 25 reviews

KID PILOT is a VR flying game where every level you unlock is unique and fun. FLY & SHOOTThe gameplay is straight-forward. Move the plane with your hand and shoot! COMPLETE CHALLENGESAs you progress through the game, you will encounter harder challenges to put your pilot abilities to the test. EPIC BOSS FIGHTS!Who doesn’t love epic bosses? KID PILOT is no exception, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kid Pilot VR.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

74% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

As a lowly captain on a dead-end planet, you must build a ship, complete a mission and wave it goodbye when your crew defects to the other side. Then design a new ship to hunt down those mutinous traitors in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge. Don't make your designs too good, because odds are you'll be fighting them pretty soon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defect.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 5%Based on 1 reviews

‘We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe’ is a socially engaged, text-based RPG about a journalist looking for his big break by uncovering the plights of refugees travelling from Africa to Europe. It is a story inspired by true events If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We. The Refugees.