Games like Sisyphus Reborn

"Press Any Button" is an arcade-style game that tells the story of A-Eye, an artificial intelligence who creates a video game for fun. The game features a mix of dialogues with A-Eye and playing the game he has created, with a playtime of around an hour. A-Eye hopes to receive feedback on his unique and heartfelt game.

"The Plan" is a free, contemplative fly-through game by Krillbite Studio, where players control a fly pondering its existence. It has been compared to Journey, Passage, and Dear Esther for its thought-provoking and visually appealing experience. The game's minimal mechanics allow for interpretation and introspection, making it a worthy download.

"MANDAGON is a single-player mystery platformer game with an intriguing story, splendid visuals, and a sensational soundtrack. Explore a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy in a non-linear fashion, with an emphasis on in-game storytelling and atmospheric sound design. The DLC includes a digital art book, soundtrack, desktop backgrounds, and a paper cube fella printout for a narrative-led experience."

In "The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence," players follow the journey of Wilma, a gifted musician student suffering from writer's block. As she struggles to overcome her creative blockage in a solitary alpine cabin, players' decisions will significantly impact her path to success. Set in early 20th century Austria, this episode highlights the themes of creativity, human connections, and aspiration.

"The Cat Lady" is a dark, psychological horror adventure game. Players control Susan, a woman who has decided to take her own life, but finds herself intervened by strange events and a group of beings known as "The Parasites." As she delves deeper into their world, she must confront her own inner demons and make difficult choices that will have lasting consequences. The game features point-and-click gameplay, puzzle-solving, and a gripping narrative about mental health, trauma, and redemption.

"Always Sometimes Monsters" is a narrative-driven RPG where your choices significantly impact the story. As a down-and-out writer, you must make difficult decisions to reconcile with a former love, all while dealing with life's harsh realities. The game features a unique perspective system, where your character's gender and race are determined by the player you choose at the start.

Explore the last monuments of humanity, as one of the only people alive, while coming to terms with the bleak reality that lies ahead.

Firewatch is a first-person mystery adventure game set in the Wyoming wilderness of 1989. As fire lookout Henry, you explore your surroundings, communicate with your supervisor over a handheld radio, and uncover a paranoid and suspenseful plot. Your only emotional lifeline amidst the isolation and beauty is the buddy relationship you develop with your supervisor, Delilah.

"This Strange Realm Of Mine" is a first-person shooter with elements of poetry and psychological horror. After creating your character and dying, you'll explore your afterlife, meeting various characters and their stories while solving puzzles. Combat includes a variety of weapons to fend off monstrous beings in a universe filled with both beauty and horror. The game also features an original soundtrack.

"Paper Cages" is a horror game that explores the theme of mental health, with themes of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The game tasks you with daily activities, personifying the idea of an "Archenemy" as internal struggles. With a focus on Personal themes, players must navigate these challenges with only a mouse and keyboard. For those interested in serious topic games, check out "Death and Taxes" by the same developers.