# Sisyphos

> A game about pushing a rock

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id700513505](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id700513505)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id700513505`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Florian Grolig
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (386 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-14
- **First published:** 2014-10-05
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sisyphos/id700513505)
- **Website:** [http://smplgames.de/sisyphos](http://smplgames.de/sisyphos)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://smpl.productions/privacy-policy/](https://smpl.productions/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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).

## Rankings

- #84,839 — Overall

## Review summary

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)

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- [Rise of Sisyphus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6736919498) — 5.00 / 5
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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id700513505)