Games Like Pushing It! With Sisyphus

A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.

Why similar: Difficult 36.9%, Psychological Horror 16%, Philosophical 11.6%, Physics 7.2%, Platformer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive physics-based climbing game that popularized the genre of punishing, repetitive struggle.

This is a difficult game about climbing.

Why similar: Difficult 20.7%, Philosophical 13.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Psychological Horror 7.7%, Comedy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the exact frustration and movement mechanics found in the seed game, focusing on vertical progression with high stakes.

Roll the boulder to the top.

Why similar: Difficult 20.8%, Mythology 13.8%, Philosophical 13.2%, Platformer 9.5%, Third Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title directly tackles the same mythological theme with a focus on physics-based persistence and comedic failure.

Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...

Why similar: Difficult 42.2%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Souls-like 6.8%, Philosophical 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in precision platforming where every jump carries the risk of losing significant progress.

Climb a surreal mountain on a pogo stick and make friends along the way.

Why similar: Difficult 37.8%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Platformer 17.5%, Funny 10.7%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines physics-based movement with a high-difficulty climb that is designed to test your patience.

This game is hard-boiled. Face the challenge of being a real, fragile egg. Escape the hen-house and jump, roll and climb your way through a farm shop, factory and other perilous environments. With some determination, you might just reach your freedom.

Why similar: Difficult 19.7%, Philosophical 17.6%, Platformer 9.5%, Third Person 8.2%, Psychological Horror 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based platformer that emphasizes the absurdity and difficulty of movement in a challenging environment.

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.

Why similar: Difficult 33.7%, Philosophical 17.3%, Platformer 14.9%, Physics 11.8%, Psychological Horror 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the technical and physical struggle of climbing, rewarding precision and careful movement.

The higher you climb, the bigger the fall.

Why similar: Difficult 37.6%, Platformer 21.3%, Physics 13.3%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It applies the punishing 'climbing' mechanics of the genre to a golf-based setting, creating a similar sense of incremental progress.

Get ready to rage with your friends in this co-op precise platforming adventure! You're stuck in Hell. You can only jump upwards and all you have to do is escape … it can't be that hard, right?!

Why similar: Difficult 23.2%, Philosophical 16.5%, Souls-like 15%, Platformer 11.6%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically for players who enjoy the shared misery of difficult, precision-based platforming challenges.

Grab your best bud for help in this new co-op challenge to help two adorable penguins, Bread and Fred, reach the top of the snowy summit. Time your jumps, cling to walls and swing across gaps to see how far you can make it before you tumble all the way back down the mountain.

Why similar: Difficult 40%, Platformer 22.1%, Comedy 18.7%, Funny 13.3%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op physics platformer that requires perfect synchronization and patience to overcome difficult vertical challenges.

Play as Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had… putting one foot in front of the other.

Why similar: Difficult 20.9%, Comedy 13.7%, Third Person 12.2%, Funny 9.1%, Physics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic walking simulator that uses complex, physics-based controls to make every step a deliberate and difficult task.

A physics driven parkour game inspired by "Getting Over It" and "Jump King". Flip, ski, and dive yourself up a massive mountain of stuff. Fall down, rage, get up, shake it off, parkour-on!

Why similar: Difficult 22.9%, Philosophical 16.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Comedy 8.8%, Psychological Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based climbing mechanics that prioritize comedic failure and extreme difficulty.

Have game developers often forced you to climb somewhere with no purpose? This time, your goal is to hit rock bottom and nothing else. It should be simple enough, good luck to everyone.

Why similar: Platformer 20.5%, Third Person 18.8%, Physics 13%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Funny 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that focuses on the tension of verticality and the constant threat of falling back to the start.

City Climber is a silly physics-based game about a floppy ragdoll climber, who has to save the world. Find your way through diverse hand-crafted environments and enjoy funny challenges full of falling and destruction.

Why similar: Difficult 26%, Platformer 13.1%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Comedy 9.1%, Funny 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Uses physics-based controls to simulate the difficult and often humorous process of scaling urban structures.

A giraffe born with slippery feet sets out to find love...

Why similar: Difficult 17.2%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Platformer 8.5%, Comedy 8.3%, Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An absurdist physics-based game that challenges players to navigate a world with intentionally difficult movement controls.

Your name is Hank. You are doing a Handstand. Jump to the top.

Why similar: Difficult 25.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Philosophical 11.7%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Third Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique movement mechanic that turns standard platforming into a difficult, precision-based test of skill.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Difficult 53.1%, Platformer 35.8%, Comedy 3.6%, Funny 3.2%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for precision platforming, offering fast-paced, high-difficulty levels that demand mastery.

Soviet Bear Uni Adventure is a painfully challenging physics-based action/adventure game. Pedal and lean to stay upright and overcome each crazy obstacle.

Why similar: Difficult 26.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Funny 8.8%, Comedy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic, physics-based platformer that relies on frustrating mechanics to create its unique challenge.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Difficult 59%, Platformer 30.4%, Adventure 5.6%, Action 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, it offers some of the most refined and challenging precision platforming available on Steam.

A punishing VR climbing game. Climb a surreal mountain with nothing but a hammer.

Why similar: Difficult 20.8%, Philosophical 16.2%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Survival Horror 7.8%, Horror 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based climbing game that focuses on the tactile struggle of moving a character through a difficult environment.

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?

Why similar: Difficult 24.2%, Philosophical 14.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Horror 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based platformer that requires careful momentum management to overcome difficult obstacles.

Prove your skills by driving the Bathtub on Wheels! Solve puzzles, collect soap, and dive into Jeff's family drama. Drive, Fall, Learn, Repeat.

Why similar: Philosophical 18%, Platformer 12.9%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Third Person 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Applies the punishing physics-based logic of the climbing genre to a driving game, making simple navigation a nightmare.

Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

Why similar: Funny 28.2%, Physics 25.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Action 13.5%, Comedy 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intentionally clumsy physics-based movement that turns simple tasks into hilarious, difficult puzzles.

What's better than climbing mountain in a cardboard box? Getting deep frustration every time you fall from it.

Why similar: Difficult 29.4%, Platformer 16.1%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Physics 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to the 'struggle' genre, focusing on physics-based movement and high-difficulty platforming.

As punishment for dirtying Olympus's marble halls, Sisyphus, the dung beetle, must push his ball of dung up and down Mount Olympus every day, for the rest of his life. That is, unless he can complete the seemingly impossible task of reaching Olympus before the sun sets

Why similar: Mythology 56.1%, Platformer 32.4%, Adventure 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the thematic core of the Sisyphus myth while exploring puzzle-platforming mechanics in a 3D space.

A physics-based platformer with unique controls and a pun-laden narrator. Jump, stick, and attempt to roll a loop over obstacles. Perhaps this game will teach you patience. Stick with it! I'll be right there with you. In your earhole. *Plorp*

Why similar: Difficult 27.1%, Philosophical 22.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Comedy 11.1%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines physics-based platforming with a philosophical tone, mirroring the existential struggle of the seed game.

Now with barely functioning co-op features! A challenging 3D platformer with little room for error. Escape a dungeon, alone or with others jumping to the top, and sacrifice your collectables for items to aid in your ordeal.

Why similar: Difficult 42.2%, Platformer 21.5%, Psychological Horror 18%, Funny 12.7%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D precision platformer that is intentionally unforgiving and designed to test player endurance.

You're in a box and you have to climb as high as possible... if you can make it.

Why similar: Philosophical 20.5%, Platformer 18.5%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Funny 11%, 3D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that strips away complexity to focus on the singular, difficult goal of reaching the top.

Think you can make it out? Many have tried… All have failed. Traverse the unforgiving cave and do impossible jumps with your rocket launcher and shotgun.

Why similar: Difficult 31.9%, Platformer 16.1%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Physics 10.8%, Funny 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on momentum-based platforming where precision is key to navigating difficult, physics-heavy environments.

Only Up + First-person rolling mechanics. This combo is pure madness. Try not to fall!

Why similar: Difficult 26.7%, Souls-like 26.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Physics 7.1%

From the depths of hell, climb chained to your friends through diverse worlds. Solo or co-op, try to reach the summit and discover what awaits you there...

Why similar: Platformer 23.7%, Third Person 16.4%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Funny 12.5%, Adventure 10.2%

It's a difficult game but it should be easier than real rock climbing.

Why similar: Difficult 23.3%, Philosophical 17.5%, Platformer 9.7%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Horror 9.6%

Roll a boulder up a hill with your friends in this Online Co-op adventure based off the ancient Myth of Sisyphus.

Why similar: Souls-like 17.9%, Mythology 10.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Comedy 7.3%

How does Sisyphus feel as he climbs to the top of the mountain? Tired from the weight of the stone, the scorching sun, and the steep climbs, he nevertheless continues on his way up. What awaits him there?

Why similar: Physics 28.3%, 3D 22.8%, Adventure 20.7%, Casual 17.7%, Simulation 10.5%

After an eternity of toiling away at meaningless divine punishment, Sisyphus has finally snapped. Join Sisyphus in his quest for revenge as he weaponizes the very rock chaining him down to steamroll and swing his way to the top of Mount Olympus, while breaking a few laws of physics along the way.

Why similar: Mythology 37.9%, Platformer 31.7%, Action 17.2%, Physics 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why similar: Difficult 21.6%, Third Person 11.6%, Platformer 11%, Comedy 10.5%, Funny 9.1%

Unaccessible is a third-person wheelchair platformer about struggling to get a health insurance claim approved on a mysterious island without accessibility ramps. Tackle stairs, climb obstacles and hop your way through the pain of the claims approval process.

Why similar: Difficult 25.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 12%, Third Person 11.6%, Psychological Horror 8.7%

Capybara: The Story of Sisyphus is a game about a very lazy capybara who wants to take a bath at the top of the mountain. To do this, the capybara must gain speed and cling to the obstacles with a rope with a barrel so as not to fall!

Why similar: Physics 29.8%, Casual 27.5%, Adventure 25.6%, 3D 14.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Hans is a physics-driven, parkour adventure. Ascend to the sky with our lonely watermelon hero. Navigate treacherous platforms, defy physics by slowing down time, try not to fall and chase the dream of reuniting with humanity. No saves. Bounce, fail, adapt, and bounce again.

Why similar: Difficult 40.1%, Platformer 18.2%, Physics 11.2%, Funny 9.4%, Third Person 5.6%

Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: Difficult 27.6%, Souls-like 16.2%, Philosophical 12.3%, Physics 10.6%, Platformer 9.9%

Potatoman will put your reflexes and worldview to the test as you journey through scorching deserts, dark forests, busy cities, the tallest mountains and eventually your own potato-consciousness in search of the ultimate answer. Are you prepared to face the TROOF?

Why similar: Difficult 21.4%, Philosophical 16.5%, Platformer 16%, Comedy 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

A game for those who can stick it, and stick to it.

Why similar: Difficult 36.6%, Platformer 17.8%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Funny 9.7%, Horror 8.7%

Wrangle the hands and arms of a 1970s space cosmonaut and push, pull and twist your way through an increasingly precarious range of physically simulated stellar scenarios, where without gravity, nothing is still, nothing is secure, and nothing is simple.

Why similar: Difficult 41.6%, Physics 16.4%, Funny 10%, Comedy 9.6%, Adventure 8.9%

Use your controller or keyboard to balance the clumsy but fully functional unicycle. Thrust the threatening mythical monsters with your sharpened lance as they sit on your way to glory. Climbing over the dead enemies with your unicycle may be the last climb you take.

Why similar: Difficult 26.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Physics 10.2%, Comedy 9.9%, Funny 9.5%

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?

Why similar: Difficult 47%, Platformer 25.4%, Adventure 12.2%, 3D 7.5%, Linear 5.3%

An insanely difficult precision platformer

Why similar: Difficult 64.8%, Platformer 20.8%, Adventure 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Jump your way to get the blue diamonds as you try to survive a very annoying banana monologue! A REALLY HARD game!

Why similar: Difficult 37.1%, Platformer 22%, Philosophical 18.6%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Casual 9.3%

YOLKED: Follow the EGG-scruciating escape of an egg with arms!

Why similar: Difficult 22.3%, Comedy 12.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.2%

Every grip is a rebellion against fate. The top holds the only secret method to defeat the demon king, but the path there is paved with countless falls. We pay tribute to every challenger. Reaching the end, you win the dawn of the world; and every attempt, you have already won your own dawn.

Why similar: Difficult 34.5%, Platformer 16%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 7.7%, Adventure 6.9%

A silly little physics-based game about moving on... or is it? Be neat, be careful, or be a chaos goblin. The choice is yours. But be warned, not all is as it seems in this quiet little house.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.4%, Horror 20.9%, Physics 16.3%, Funny 15.1%, 3D 11.6%

A difficult, minimalist, one-more-try, physics game. Slide your mouse up and down to control your skier's posture and initiate jumps. Stick the landings. Get to the cabin.

Why similar: Difficult 26.6%, Philosophical 18.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Funny 9.6%

This will be one of the worst games you'll have to endure. Are you brave enough to walk down that path?

Why similar: Difficult 36.7%, Platformer 14.4%, Funny 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10%, Comedy 8.9%

A physics, parkour adventure! Launch yourself up a collection of biomes to reach the summit. Compete against friends by pushing them off platforms to throw them off course. Explore a unique world as a fish out of water.

Why similar: Difficult 22.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Third Person 12.2%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Physics 9.1%

An existential platformer where Doomsday is just around the corner. Save the world or become an eternal corporate slave for the God of Death. Choices matter. Or do they? Goof around and find out.

Why similar: Difficult 35%, Philosophical 27.6%, Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

A difficult obstacle course 3D platformer where the goal is to survive and escape the Island!

Why similar: Third Person 24.8%, Platformer 16.5%, Physics 15.8%, Funny 13.7%, Adventure 12%

Cactus Simulator is a game in which you can become a cactus.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.3%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Comedy 10%, Third Person 10%, Physics 8%

Experience rage-inducing precision platforming as a recently deceased soccer player damned to Inferno! Kick your sibling's soul out of Hell for your chance at redemption!

Why similar: Difficult 35.7%, Platformer 18.1%, Physics 12.9%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Adventure 7.5%

Sokoban meets Greek tragedy! Sokobos is a minimalistic & challenging puzzle game that expands on the classic block-pushing formula.

Why similar: Difficult 50.3%, Mythology 41.2%, Adventure 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Jump your way to get the blue diamond as you try to survive a very annoying banana monologue! A REALLY HARD game!

Why similar: Platformer 50.2%, Funny 32.7%, Casual 17.1%

You're so exhausted you can only crawl, but still refuse to sleep.

Why similar: Comedy 28.1%, Third Person 17.8%, Funny 15.9%, Physics 14.8%, Action 9.2%