Games like Sisyphus and The Rock

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

67% User Score Based on 733 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 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.

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.

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.

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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Explore the island of Nekour and help a cat cult in their attempt to resurrect a great cat god! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nekour.

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?.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Climb 2500 meters of danger, sound-cued falling platforms, and no mercy on Hard mode. Play solo or in 1–6 player multiplayer – can you reach the airship at the top? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PeakPals.

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.

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.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

84% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Only Up: Lizards Must Fall is an incredible multiplayer parkour game where precision and speed are important. Jump and climb over various obstacles. Defeat the cursed Lizards. The slightest mistake can result in falling to the starting location and your Rus brothers will stop respecting you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 124 reviews

A punishing VR climbing game. Climb a surreal mountain with nothing but a hammer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clamb.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

89% User Score Based on 305 reviews

You’re just trying to get home. It’s only a quarter mile. One street. What could go wrong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Good Choices.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Help Jeff drive over steep and challenging terrain. Each slip threatens to reset all progress, turning every mistake into a painful test of endurance that mirrors Jeff's inner struggle to rise above his past and find success. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driving Is Hard.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 215 reviews

Arcade driving meets roguelike chaos - fast, intense, and ridiculously addictive. In Driving Rogue, every run is a new story: the city keeps changing, and you’ll need pure focus to push your score to the limit. After each race, hit the shop and craft your build for the longest streak possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driving Rogue.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

What if dancing could save the world? In Dance Magic, it can. What if scientists invented a brand new form of biological energy able to convert dancing moves to real power? Then the fate of the whole human race would depend on the most skilled dancer’s will. Do not let this energy be used for destruction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance Magic.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

87% User Score Based on 280 reviews

Something for Someone Else is a short atypical experience, a brief journey into the mind of a distressed game developer that feels haunted by a game he made. All in the form of a poorly hand drawn narrative platformer accompanied by the beautiful musics of Celluloid Jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Something for Someone Else.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

62% User Score Based on 74 reviews

A Squirrel rages through the end of its dying world in this chaotic depiction of the beginning and the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Osk.

10%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

10% User Score Based on 80 reviews

BlackShadows is a survival horror game where you'll assume the role of a young scientist who is fighting against her worst nightmare... You'll have to escape from a strange and creepy place in order to survive. You think it's easy? Be careful : Black Shadows are never friendly! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BlackShadows.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics

92% User Score Based on 106 reviews

"Captive" tells the story of a woman who awakens badly hurt in an unknown cell, without any memories about herself. Will you be able to escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captive.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

85% User Score Based on 724 reviews

Cat Maze Roguelite Game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUSS!.

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.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization

92% User Score Based on 84 reviews

A 3D Platformer set in space with 40+ levels and a built-in level editor. Race for the fastest times in campaign or custom levels either by yourself or with your friends online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Galaxy Ball.

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.

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.

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.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

77% User Score Based on 667 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

AtmaSphere is rolling ball game set in a medieval world which is full of dangerous traps and risky paths! Roll all you want, but don't fall! Collect all diamonds to impress Ballerina, and get him safely to her house! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AtmaSphere.