The Game of Sisyphus
Released Apr 2024
Roll the boulder to the top.
79% positive · 866 reviews
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Released, but content still planned
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Released, but content still planned
Medium confidence
Content Planned
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Steam $6.99
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Evaluation
The Game of Sisyphus launched on April 11, 2024 and received a concentrated burst of post-launch updates — balance patches, new boulder types, and language support — through May 2024. After that, the game went quiet for over a year.
However, on October 3, 2026 — just two days before this assessment — the developer posted a new announcement titled "News from the Mountain," stating: "A change is coming to Sisyphus' journey. Stay tuned for what's ahead." This is a clear signal that the developer is planning something new for the game. The nature of the upcoming change has not been specified, but the developer's own words indicate unannounced content or updates are in preparation.
Also notable: on September 29, 2026, the developer released a new game called "Never Enough Corn," which appeared in The Game of Sisyphus's news feed. The October 3 teaser post came after this release, suggesting the developer is now turning attention back to Sisyphus with something planned.
No DLC is listed on the store, and no specific content has been named. But the developer's own statement that a change is coming — posted just days ago — is sufficient to flag that something is in the works.
Evidence
Developer posted 'A change is coming to Sisyphus' journey. Stay tuned for what's ahead.' — a teaser of upcoming content or changes to the game.
Post-launch update added cannons as new obstacles and introduced the emerald boulder, a faster variant of the sapphire ball.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
cream
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
"The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy. - Albert Camus"
Become Sisyphus and try to roll the boulder up the mountain. Numerous obstacles will hinder your progress. You can move using the arrow keys and adjust the direction in which you push the boulder with the left and right mouse buttons.
This game is an experience of the struggle of Sisyphus. It requires a great deal of patience for its slow-paced play.
In this game, even with mastery of the controls, you cannot move quickly.
Become Sisyphus and try to roll the boulder up the mountain. Numerous obstacles will hinder your progress. You can move using the arrow keys and adjust the direction in which you push the boulder with the left and right mouse buttons.
Features:
- Of course, the boulder will always roll back down.
- A variety of obstacles, including spikes, ice, scarecrows, bombs, and arrows, will obstruct your journey with the boulder.
- Pay attention to the boulder's inertia. An abrupt change in direction to dodge obstacles may have irreversible consequences.
- A selection of boulders is available. Earn new boulders as rewards for your efforts, including some that are significantly more difficult to move.
This game is an experience of the struggle of Sisyphus. It requires a great deal of patience for its slow-paced play.
In this game, even with mastery of the controls, you cannot move quickly.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Oct 5, 2026
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