Games Like The Game of Sisyphus

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

Why similar: Difficult 29.2%, Psychological Horror 25.2%, Philosophical 14.2%, Physics 12%, Funny 5.2%

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

This is a difficult game about climbing.

Why similar: Difficult 17.6%, Philosophical 17.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Physics 9.7%, Dark Humor 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the exact frustration and mechanical challenge of navigating difficult terrain with awkward controls.

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 32.3%, Psychological Horror 27.7%, Platformer 8.5%, Philosophical 8%, Precision Platformer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same brutal penalty for failure, where one mistake can send you falling back to the very beginning.

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 23.4%, Philosophical 18.6%, Physics 17.3%, Psychological Horror 16%, Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more grounded but equally challenging physics-based climbing experience that requires careful movement.

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

Why similar: Difficult 29%, Psychological Horror 26.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Funny 12.3%, Precision Platformer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The movement mechanics are intentionally difficult to master, leading to the same kind of high-stakes platforming frustration.

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

Why similar: Difficult 14%, Intentionally Awkward Controls 12.4% ★, Psychological Horror 12%, Philosophical 10%, Dark Humor 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, difficult movement mechanic that requires constant focus to avoid falling.

The higher you climb, the bigger the fall.

Why similar: Difficult 28.3%, Physics 21.1%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Platformer 15.1%, Precision Platformer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It applies the 'climbing' formula to a golf game, requiring precise physics-based shots to ascend a mountain.

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: Philosophical 19.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Physics 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Dark Humor 9%

Why You'll Like It: This precision platformer uses physics-based movement that feels very similar to the struggle of Sisyphus.

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: Philosophical 19.2%, Difficult 16.9%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Physics 11.4%, Dark Humor 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on momentum and precision, forcing players to master difficult movement to reach the summit.

Become the fella. Walk on the stilts.

Why similar: Intentionally Awkward Controls 34.1% ★, Difficult 21.8%, Physics 17.2%, Funny 11.6%, Platformer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The physics-based movement on stilts provides a hilarious and infuriating challenge similar to rolling a boulder.

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

Why similar: Difficult 23.3%, Psychological Horror 20%, Physics 17.8%, Platformer 12%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a character-based physics struggle that feels like a spiritual successor to the boulder-rolling loop.

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 19.9%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Intentionally Awkward Controls 11.4% ★, Platformer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An unforgiving 3D platformer that tests your patience and mechanical skill in a dark, atmospheric setting.

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 18.6%, Intentionally Awkward Controls 18.2% ★, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Physics 12.8%, Funny 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The physics-based unicycle movement creates a chaotic and difficult platforming experience.

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 69.8%, Adventure 26.2%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: It directly references the Sisyphus myth while providing a casual yet physics-heavy adventure.

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 21.4%, Physics 17.4%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Dark Humor 11.9%, Funny 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game requires careful balance and physics management to progress through difficult obstacles.

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: Intentionally Awkward Controls 25.1% ★, Philosophical 18.7%, Difficult 14.9%, Physics 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It uses physics and momentum to create a challenging, philosophical, and often frustrating journey.

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

Why You'll Like It: It is a direct thematic match that focuses on the repetitive, difficult task of pushing an object uphill.

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 19.9%, Philosophical 18.7%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Physics 12.7%, Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This precision platformer demands perfect execution to overcome its difficult, physics-driven levels.

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

Why similar: Philosophical 17.5%, 3D Platformer 15%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Dark Humor 11%, Platformer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that focuses on difficult, precision-based jumps to reach a single objective.

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

Why similar: Philosophical 19.7%, Difficult 16.4%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Physics 12%, 3D Platformer 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based climbing game that emphasizes the struggle of movement in a challenging environment.

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: Philosophical 19.3%, Difficult 17.6%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Physics 11.9%, Funny 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: The physics of the movement are intentionally tricky, turning a simple descent into a difficult challenge.

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

Why similar: Philosophical 21.2%, Difficult 18.3%, Psychological Horror 15%, Physics 12.7%, Funny 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward but brutal physics-based climbing game that captures the essence of the genre.

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 19.2%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Physics 12.3%, 3D Platformer 10.2%, Dark Humor 10%

Why You'll Like It: The title says it all; it uses difficult physics to make simple tasks feel like monumental challenges.

You are at point 0. Therefore, you need to go to point 1.

Why similar: Difficult 18.8%, Philosophical 18.6%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Physics 12.4%, Dark Humor 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist but extremely difficult platformer that rewards persistence and precision.

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 23.3%, Platformer 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Third Person 11.8%, Funny 11%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the Sisyphus experience into a cooperative setting, adding a new layer of chaotic coordination.

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 63.7%, Platformer 24.8%, Adventure 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the mythological theme with puzzle-platforming elements that require creative problem solving.

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: 3D Platformer 22.6%, Platformer 18.5%, Funny 15.6%, Third Person 14.3%, Physics 14.1%

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

Why similar: Difficult 21.4%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Dark Humor 11.5%, Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines 3D platforming with parkour-like movement that requires high-level mechanical skill.

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

Why similar: Difficult 33.3%, Physics 18.6%, Platformer 14.4%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Action 6.8%

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 37.1%, Platformer 21%, Physics 17%, Action 13.1%, Precision Platformer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that uses the mythological theme to frame its difficult gameplay loop.

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 75.8%, Adventure 24.2%

Why You'll Like It: It explores the theme of carrying a heavy load through a difficult, puzzle-filled adventure.

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 29.6%, Psychological Horror 26.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Physics 12.2%, Precision Platformer 7.1%

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 26.2%, Physics 15.5%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Dark Humor 11.3%, Platformer 11.2%

[3D 3rd Person Perma-Death Runner Game]Try to overcome various obstacles until the end.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.6%, Physics 22.3%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Third Person 14.4%, Platformer 14.1%

You are poor and bald. Get to Work.

Why similar: Difficult 21.9%, 3D Platformer 17%, Funny 12.3%, Dark Humor 11.4%, Platformer 10.7%

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 18.5%, 3D Platformer 17.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Physics 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%

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 22.1%, Physics 18.6%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Funny 14.6%, Third Person 13.6%

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 24.7%, Physics 20%, Philosophical 17%, Dark Humor 9.7%, Platformer 8.3%

Dark Roll is a FREE single player game, in which the player goes through a series of uniquely designed levels. Your agility will be tested along with your logic. Each level is planned to provide a different challenge.

Why similar: Difficult 21.3%, Psychological Horror 20%, 3D Platformer 19.4%, Physics 18.8%, Platformer 7.7%

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: Philosophical 22.1%, Difficult 20.1%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Dark Humor 9.3%

In Crowbar Climber, use your crowbars to make your way up! Face hooks, planks, and gears using only your arms. Can you beat the game before you run out of energy?

Why similar: Difficult 26.6%, Physics 24%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 7.2%

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.8%, Physics 19.2%, Third Person 14.9%, Funny 11.8%, Platformer 8.9%

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 25.8%, Physics 19.7%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Linear 8.7%

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

Why similar: Difficult 37.4%, Psychological Horror 26.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Precision Platformer 8.9%, Adventure 6.3%

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: 3D Platformer 24.1%, Physics 17.2%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Third Person 12.3%, Platformer 12%

3D physics-platformer where you are an egg! Roll, hop and slide your way back home.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.7%, Third Person 15.3%, Physics 13%, Funny 10%, Platformer 9.3%

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: Intentionally Awkward Controls 28.2% ★, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Difficult 13.2%, Physics 11.2%, Third Person 7.4%

Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!

Why similar: Difficult 21.3%, Dark Humor 18.1%, 3D Platformer 16%, Funny 15.3%, Physics 13.1%

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: Philosophical 28.7%, Difficult 23.5%, Dark Humor 16.3%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Difficult 34.3%, Platformer 19.1%, Dark Humor 15.9%, Funny 10.2%, Action 8.4%

Go to a right place and complete all battle mission

Why similar: Philosophical 24.7%, Difficult 18.5%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Dark Humor 14%, Physics 13.3%

In this platformer, jumping will be your main mechanic as you climb the level, each jump matters, if you miss a jump, you have to restart. You may be small but so are the platforms.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 41.9%, Platformer 28.1%, Linear 13.9%, Action 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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

Why similar: Difficult 20.6%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Physics 17.5%, Dark Humor 13.5%, Funny 10.3%

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 28.2%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, 3D Platformer 14.3%, Funny 12.2%, Platformer 10.4%

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 44.1%, Platformer 22.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Precision Platformer 9.7%, Linear 8.1%

Ikarus Parkour is a precision 3D platformer set within a deadly game show. Climb the massive 850-meter vertical tower, overcome its obstacles, and claim the fortune that awaits.

Why similar: Difficult 29.3%, 3D Platformer 27.5%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Precision Platformer 7.1%

Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.2%, Physics 28.8%, Platformer 18.1%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 7.2%

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 24.9%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Physics 17.8%, Funny 12.8%, Platformer 11.9%

Attempt to jump to the top of the world in this short, yet difficult platforming adventure. Meet strange friends along the way and make sure not to fall!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 44.5%, Platformer 29%, Precision Platformer 15.8%, Difficult 6.5%, Adventure 2.3%