Sisyphos

Name: Sisyphos
Rating: 4.1 (385 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

(385)

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:

2026-07-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 93,961 ▼ 825

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

The game forces my music to pause even with all audio in the app muted. unplayable if it takes complete control of my phone.

by su*****, 2026-06-08

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