Sisyphos

Name: Sisyphos
Rating: 4.1 (384 reviews)
Author: Florian Grolig

By: Florian Grolig

A game about pushing a rock

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Features & Capabilities

Sisyphos is a minimalist browser game, available as a Chrome extension, that mirrors the mythic challenge of pushing a rock up a mountain. It's cheeky, meditative, and often called the 'ancient Greek grandmother of all fidget toys.'

Play in quick, focused sessions and embrace the humor and humility of the task. Critics celebrate its quirky charm: 'A lesson in humility—a destruction of the human ego' (killscreensdaily.com) and 'Utterly ridiculous, utterly pointless and utterly brilliant' (pocketgamer.com).

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Florian Grolig

Rating:

4.10

(384)

Version:

1.2 Last updated: 2024-02-14

Version code:

863181398

Creation date:

2014-10-05

Compatible devices:

Size:

81.64MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 92,270 ▼ 90

Other platforms

Sisyphos (v1.1.2)

7,843 4.54

(93)

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Developed by:

Florian Grolig

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sisyphos/id700513505

Website:

http://smplgames.de/sisyphos

User Reviews

Reviews depict Sisyphos as a minimalist, polished, meditation-like game that faithfully mirrors the myth of Sisyphus. Many praise its calming, background-friendly design (great for commuting or multitasking) and non-intrusive monetization (optional ads). But a large number consider it intentionally punishing and not fun: extreme difficulty, repetitive grind, resets with no real win, and frustration. Some dislike the lack of music playback while playing. Overall, it appeals to players seeking a stoic, existential experience rather than traditional entertainment.

Pros

Simple, polished, minimalist presentation
Meditative, calming, background-friendly gameplay suitable for commuting or multitasking (ADHD-friendly; can watch YouTube above the game)
Faithful, strong thematic concept that mirrors the Sisyphus myth and offers a stoic, existential experience
Non-intrusive monetization with optional ads (not forced)
Accessible/manageable feel for some players, not overly stressful

Cons

Not fun for many players; perceived as punishing and frustrating
Extremely difficult / hard for a significant portion of players
Repetitive, boring grind with frequent resets and no guaranteed progress
No win state or end condition for some players (teleported back to bottom; scoreboard can feel demotivating)
Inability to listen to music while playing (no background audio integration)

Recent reviews

Good, simple, polished experience. I wish I could listen to music at the same time though. I tried muting sound and it still wouldn’t allow Spotify to play