# Sisyphos — A game about pushing a rock

> A minimalist game simulating the act of pushing a rock uphill. (iPhone/iPad app by Florian Grolig.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Florian Grolig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215826)
- Category: Games, Education, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 371 App Store ratings · 180 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505/reviews.md

## What is Sisyphos?

Sisyphos lets you experience the joy and pain of pushing a rock up a mountain. 

"A lesson in humility—a destruction of the human ego" - killscreensdaily.com
"Utterly ridiculous ,utterly pointless and utterly brilliant" pocketgamer.com

## Key features

- Push a rock uphill
- Philosophical gameplay
- Minimalist design
- Humility and ego destruction themes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A MODEST OFFERING | $0.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $1.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $4.99 | one-time |
| A MODEST OFFERING | $0.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $2.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sisyphos?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Captures the essence of the Sisyphus myth
- 🤔 Thought-provoking and meditative gameplay
- 🕰️ Satisfying to pass time
- 🧠 Helps with mental health and coping

**Cons**

- 🥱 Repetitive and monotonous
- 😩 Extremely frustrating and demoralizing
- 🤯 Rage-inducing at times
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear purpose or objective

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Audio issues

**Most requested features**

- Endless hill mode
- Character customization options
- Varied landscapes or biomes
- Progression system or achievements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 180)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Awesome but one quirk

*2026-07-09, version 1.2*

So I’ll be right before the white mountain top and then 💥💥boom!💥💥 it rolls right back down the moment I hit white no matter what I do to get to the top! Other than this small frustrating quirk the game is absolutely perfect In all ways. And honestly the fact that I fall at white tip of the mountain might be my fault but I don’t think so. And don’t take this review the wrong way because I’m just trying to get my bug fixed. If you want the “game” totally get it! It’s awesome I just am I having a problem in mine! Any way awesome game minus the quirk of mine! THANKS SO MUCH TO WHOEVER MADE THIS “GAME!!”!!

### 1/5 — Force pauses music

*2026-06-08, version 1.2*

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

### 5/5 — ????

*2026-06-04, version 1.2*

What do people mean sex update im scared

### 4/5 — Good but could be improved

*2026-04-14, version 1.2*

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

### 1/5 — Trash

*2026-02-10, version 1.2*

Worst platformer I have ever seen. The amount of tapping and patience required is daunting and meaningless, just like that idiot pushing a boulder.

### 5/5 — Yay.

*2026-01-13, version 1.2*

Literally just pushing a rock 👍

### 5/5 — Good ‘game’

*2025-12-18, version 1.2*

The best part about this app is how absolutely not fun it is. In a modern world where many struggle with phone addiction, the unstoppable urge to open social media right before bedtime, or to indulge in a few swipes to fill any moment of free time really, it almost feels good to force yourself to open up this app instead. Call it a variety of sadism, but this app gives me the option to punish myself for my desire to indulge, and tasting the eternal torment of Sisyphos teaches me every day that there is another reality where the release of serotonin in the brain is not a cheap commodity, but rather something earned only through blood sweat and tears, as it should be. This is not a game, but rather it is the exact of opposite of every other app available on the market. There are even apps that market themselves as alternatives to social media, but require a subscription to interact with them for more than ten minutes a day. Sisyphos does not pretend to provide you with anything except a free, stoic alternative to stimulation on demand, and for that it has my respect.

### 5/5 — why push

*2025-08-10, version 1.2*

me push rock, rock fall, me sad, me push rock again, me know me won't succeed, but me push rock anyways,me not enjoy it, but me like it, me recomend

### 5/5 — Not fun but very good for mental health

*2025-06-26, version 1.2*

This game feels very frustrating but definitely helped me cope with my short temper

### 4/5 — fun …..ig

*2025-06-10, version 1.2*

you guys are weird…. and there not gonna add that 🙄

## Frequently asked questions about Sisyphos

### What is Sisyphos?

Sisyphos is a game that simulates the experience of pushing a rock up a mountain. It's designed to be a philosophical and minimalist challenge, exploring themes of futility and perseverance.

### What are the main features of Sisyphos?

The core feature is the act of pushing a rock uphill. The game is characterized by its minimalist design and its exploration of themes like humility and ego destruction, offering a unique, thought-provoking experience.

### How much does Sisyphos cost?

The application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the user experience or provide additional content.

### What is the goal of the game?

The game's objective is to push a rock up a mountain, mirroring the myth of Sisyphus. It's less about a traditional win condition and more about the experience and philosophical reflection it provides.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2024-02-14

Sisyphos, the Greek grandmother of all fidget toys, now has a Fidget-Mode. No challenge, just the meditative joy of repeatedly tapping to move. One foot at a time. For all eternity.

### 1.1.3 — 2023-12-30

Bugfixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.2 — 2023-11-14

- New leaderboard for peaks crossed in one game
- "Peaks" leaderboard is now "Lifetime Peaks"

### 1.1.1 — 2023-10-21

- New achievements

### 1.1 — 2023-10-20

- Works again on newer devices
- Possibility to make a monetary offering to the creators
- We removed the pause button

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## More apps by Florian Grolig

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All apps by Florian Grolig: https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215826

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