Games Like SISYPHUS

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

Why similar: Physics 44.2%, Platformer 35.5%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 7.9%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive physics-based climbing game that captures the same spirit of frustration and persistence as Sisyphus.

Roll the boulder to the top.

Why similar: Mythology 37.2%, Platformer 20.8%, Physics 17.2%, Action 13%, Precision Platformer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic successor that leans into the absurdity and physics-based struggle of the original myth.

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: Precision Platformer 45.6%, Platformer 21.6%, Physics 17.9%, Action 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the mythological theme and the core loop of climbing out of a hellish landscape through precision platforming.

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: Precision Platformer 61.5%, Platformer 18.3%, Action 8.6%, 2D 6%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A notoriously difficult precision-platformer where every jump requires careful calculation and carries the risk of falling back to the start.

This is a difficult game about climbing.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.8%, Platformer 25.4%, Physics 14.9%, Action 11.4%, 2D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the physics-based struggle of ascending a mountain with intentionally awkward controls.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 57%, Platformer 25.6%, Action 12.3%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Uses complex physics-based movement to turn simple traversal into a high-stakes test of patience and skill.

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Why similar: Mythology 53.7%, Platformer 22.1%, Action 13.6%, 2D 6.4%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the mythological aesthetic and 2D action-platforming feel with a unique art style inspired by Greek pottery.

Tired of sitting on the ground? Take a sky-high journey with your friends in Only Climb: Better Together! Touch the clouds with your own hands and find out what's behind them, but remember, there are no easy paths…

Why similar: Precision Platformer 65%, Platformer 34.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vertical ascent game that emphasizes momentum and precision movement to reach the top of a massive, layered environment.

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: Precision Platformer 50.2%, Physics 22.1%, Platformer 17.7%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines pixel-art aesthetics with difficult, physics-based climbing mechanics.

Olympia Rising is a 2-D action platformer starring Iola - a young warrior who has been cast into the Underworld after meeting an untimely end. She must navigate through the various twisted regions of Hades' domain, fighting through hoards of deadly creatures as she attempts her escape, making her way to Mount Olympus.

Why similar: Mythology 39.8%, Platformer 33.7%, Action 26.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer that tasks players with climbing out of the underworld, fitting the mythological theme perfectly.

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: Precision Platformer 55.8%, Platformer 27.8%, 2D 5.9%, Action 4.2%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines challenging platforming with a deep focus on the psychological struggle of the climb.

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: Precision Platformer 41.6%, Platformer 23.4%, Physics 15.7%, Action 11.3%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based platformer that focuses on the frustration of climbing and the humor found in failure.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 62.6%, Platformer 26.2%, 2D 5%, Indie 2.9%, Action 2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for tight, responsive precision platforming that demands perfection from the player.

99 Waves is a casual platformer rogue-lite game about a vengeful young man who challenges a god. Can he defeat countless monsters, the greatest warriors, and mythical beings to reach the despicable god and become a legend?

Why similar: Platformer 38.7%, Mythology 36.5%, Action 15.2%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mythological action-roguelike that features platforming elements and a focus on overcoming overwhelming odds.

Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!

Why similar: Platformer 53.2%, Action 23%, 2D 16.1%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal precision-platformer that emphasizes perma-death and mastery of movement.

Experience the extreme simulated sporting sensation that's sweeping our digital nation! Mount Your Friends is a fiercely competitive sporting event for you to play with your friends in the contextual security of your own home, assuming that your home is not composed of sexual innuendo.

Why similar: Physics 72.9%, Indie 14.9%, 2D 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based climbing mechanics that are as hilarious as they are challenging to master.

Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.

Why similar: Mythology 61.4%, Action 27.9%, Indie 7.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A mythological action game that provides a more combat-focused take on the Greek hero's journey.

Rule the god of thunder and challenge all the gods of the nine realms! In this Rogue-like, hack and slash game, develop your strategy and skills, subject all the gods who challenge you to your wrath, and become the only god of the universe.

Why similar: Mythology 61.5%, Action 32.8%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features mythological themes and action-oriented gameplay that rewards precise movement and timing.

Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.

Why similar: Platformer 51.7%, Mythology 19.7%, Physics 10.1%, Indie 8.8%, 2D 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer based on Norse mythology that requires manipulating the environment to progress.

Verlet Ascend is a physics based, action platformer with roguelike mechanics, a fully destructable procedurally generated environment, and rope swing physics. Fight creatures, loot enemies, upgrade your character, and climb your way up in an endless parkour.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.8%, Platformer 24.8%, Physics 17%, Action 12.5%, 2D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses physics-based movement to create a challenging climbing experience in a roguelike structure.

Wooden Sen'SeY is an action-platformer, set in a unique "Japan Steam Rock" universe filled with humour. You follow Goro, a village chief, as he seeks revenge through a variety of levels. He will defeat his enemies using his axes to slice, dice, squash and grapple!

Why similar: Action 45.1%, Platformer 43.5%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer with a distinct style and a focus on precise combat and movement.

Telophase is a twin-stick dungeon crawler, set in Ancient Egypt. You must project and recall your character's soul in order to damage enemies, in the hopes of overthrowing Anubis, Lord of the Underworld.

Why similar: Action 79.1%, Indie 20.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that shares the indie, free-to-play nature of the seed game.

You find yourself stuck in a cave with nothing but your wit... and a pickaxe! As you climb your way out you'll find this is no ordinary cave.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 55.3%, Platformer 25.4%, Action 10.4%, 2D 5.7%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play precision-platformer that emphasizes pixel-perfect jumps and quick restarts.

Leap over treacherous chasms, navigate past a sea of hazards, and locate all 12 bananas as you embark on an epic quest and travel the patience-testing path that lies ahead in this infuriatingly challenging, unforgiving, puzzling, memey platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 53.2%, Action 28.5%, 2D 13.3%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that embraces the chaotic and meme-heavy side of physics-based movement.

Go Home, Mr. Fisk! is a challenging (im)precision platformer, where a single mistake may bring you all the way back to the beginning. Mr. Fisk must make his way up a mountain to get back home to his lake, but climbing is a challenge for a salmon not used to moving on dry land.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 41.7%, Platformer 22.5%, Physics 17.7%, Action 9.9%, 2D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal precision-platformer that uses physics to create a challenging and unique traversal experience.

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 58.6%, Platformer 27.5%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

At the bottom of a massive underground dump, a sentient pile of sludge is born. After finding a discarded book that shows photographs of the surface, they decide to make the journey upward to see the outside world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 41.5%, Platformer 27.6%, Action 22%, 2D 5.8%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that focuses on the struggle of escaping a subterranean environment through precision jumps.

VR Platforming Game, that gives you the freedom to move across the environment with superhuman abilities. Conquer over 35 levels with new obstacles and challenges. Compete for the fastest times or explore the environment. Experience the freedom of movement.

Why similar: Action 77.9%, Indie 22.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the sensation of climbing and movement, providing a unique perspective on the vertical ascent.

A cantaloupe with strong hind legs feels incredible pain.

Why similar: Platformer 40.8%, Action 38.8%, Indie 15.8%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features intentionally awkward controls that mirror the frustration and physics-based challenge of Sisyphus.

A game about a very happy guy and his boulder. (Warning: As an accurate representation of the ancient Myth of Sisyphus, this is likely the most difficult and punishing game you will ever play.)

Why similar: Mythology 38.1%, Platformer 31.5%, Action 17.2%, Physics 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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 91.9%, Singleplayer 8.1%

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

Why similar: Mythology 41.6%, Platformer 31.2%, Action 19.3%, Physics 7.9%

IN THIS 3D ARCADE PLATFORMER GAME AN UNKNOWN CATACLYSM HAS ROCKED THE EARTH THE LAWS OF PHYSICS NO LONGER APPLY YOU MUST DESCEND THROUGH THE WRECKAGE Back to the OLD WORLD, TO EARTH

Why similar: Precision Platformer 79.7%, Action 12.2%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

A short atmospheric adventure game about finding meaning in a meaningless world.

Why similar: 2D 41.9%, Indie 35.4%, Singleplayer 22.7%

A fast paced precision platform game where you play as Lupu, a monster looking to make their way out of the abandoned lab and onto the surface!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 53%, Platformer 25.1%, Action 13.7%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!

Why similar: Platformer 41.2%, Action 28.1%, 2D 18.5%, Singleplayer 6.3%, Indie 5.8%

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 100%

ESC/APE is a first-person, physics-based combat game starring Abe, a genetically enhanced ape. Slide, ground pound, and throw your way through brutal trials to prove you’re the apex specimen and finally break free from the lab that caged you.

Why similar: Platformer 50.1%, Action 46.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

You've died and landed in purgatory, your options? Unending suffering or finding a way back to your world.

Why similar: Platformer 43.8%, Action 35.7%, 2D 11.8%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 3%

You're Benny, a test character trapped in an unfinished game by a figure called The Designer. She's up against a deadline for her publisher which means it's your last day as a test character. Navigate the facility, dodge game-dev chaos and defy expectations to become the main character.

Why similar: Platformer 62.4%, Action 21.9%, Indie 9.1%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Get aboard on a thrilling voyage in search of the truth after the desolation of your village, using spears to climb a huge mountain while you walk the way to Yaatra.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.4%, Platformer 29%, Indie 24.1%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

It's her wish that you climb to the top. It's mine to make you angry doing it.

Why similar: Platformer 86.1%, Singleplayer 13.9%

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: Precision Platformer 63.3%, Platformer 32.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Save your beloved from the clutches of the God of the Dead! Symphony of Souls is a rhythm-based platformer about the Greek myth of Orpheus. Traverse the Underworld attempting to reach your goal to the beats of the music. Your performance also affects it, unlocking more elements the better you play!

Why similar: Platformer 56.1%, Action 26.5%, Physics 17.4%

Kronos: Titan of Time is a Greek Mythology themed 2D combat platformer. Players play as Kronos as they pick up quests, collects resources and upgrade abilities on their epic journey. Battle enemies and control time to uncover the truth behind Kronos’ fall from grace and reclaim his throne.

Why similar: Mythology 38.9%, Precision Platformer 26.5%, Platformer 25.2%, 2D 7.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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: Platformer 40.7%, Physics 37.7%, Action 13.8%, Singleplayer 4%, Indie 3.8%

Rebellion is a souls like and roguelite action game about your revenge saga. Unfairly imprisoned, you seek to cross swords with the King again, for the last time! Escape the jail, explore the castle and it's different areas and layouts, find and recruit allies, choose to fight or sneak from enemies.

Why similar: Action 79.2%, Singleplayer 20.8%

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

Why similar: Platformer 33.4%, Action 31.9%, Physics 25.6%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.

Why similar: Action 42.6%, Platformer 40.8%, 2D 11.7%, Indie 4.9%

As Perseus, the son of Zeus and protector of the Funk. Your task is to smash the rap, pop and rock of evil Musical Titans. Only one music can survive and the Funk is the music of the gods.

Why similar: Action 100%

A punishing, one-button platformer about escaping prison. Test your skills and intellect as you ascend a tower of hand-crafted challenges. Jump, fly, slide up walls, float in bubbles and perform somersaults; all with the press of a single button. Reach the paramount. Reach.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 56.3%, Platformer 23.9%, Action 10%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Enter the doomed world of Astria, a land destroyed by Cataclysm where all living things are dying. Play as Gwen, an Astrian willing to make his last move before everything ends.

Why similar: Platformer 50.2%, Physics 23.1%, Action 20.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Indie 2.9%

Traverse the sky in this open-air platformer featuring elegant, fluid movement and swift combat. Play as a mysterious assassin-like wielder of spirit energy to strike down enemies, restore the great guardian statue and return the land to the earth

Why similar: Platformer 49.7%, Action 32.2%, 2D 15.1%, Singleplayer 3%

Boss Rush: Mythology - This is an action game in which you have to fight various creatures and gods from Greek, Scandinavian, Slavic and Egyptian mythologies.

Why similar: Mythology 49.5%, Action 30.8%, 2D 10.1%, Indie 7.6%, Singleplayer 2%

Madness is the repetition of the same action over and over again, in the hope of a change. The challenge that Repit throws at your nerves is not everyone is ready to accept and only a few will be able to reach the end

Why similar: Precision Platformer 54.6%, Platformer 25.3%, Action 10.2%, 2D 7.1%, Indie 1.5%

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.

Why similar: Platformer 57.2%, Action 26.3%, 2D 16.6%

Take control of a small rolling square and utilize long dormant mechanisms to ascend to the top. Watch your step!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 56.3%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 9.3%, 2D 6.2%, Indie 4.3%

Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Action 88.1%, Indie 7.4%, Singleplayer 4.4%

The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 40%, Platformer 27.9%, Action 21.7%, 2D 5.9%, Indie 3.1%

Hellevator is a 2D platformer in hell where the only way to escape is to die. Find creative ways to die in order to solve the puzzles and progress through this infernal hotel.

Why similar: Platformer 48.5%, Physics 24.9%, 2D 17.2%, Singleplayer 4.6%, Indie 4.6%