Sisyphos vs Orbivela
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sisyphos
Experience the Sisyphean task of pushing a rock uphill. This game offers a unique, philosophical challenge that explores themes of futility and perseverance. It's a minimalist yet profound gaming experience.
- Push a rock uphill
- Philosophical gameplay
- Minimalist design
- Humility and ego destruction themes
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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
Orbivela
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Orbivela is a one-tap orbital arcade game about flow and perfect timing. Your ship spins around an orbit. Tap, release at the perfect moment, and sling to the next orbit. Easy to start, but perfect timing takes real skill. ONE TAP, DEEP MASTERY One rule: release at the right moment. Chain Perfect throws, keep your momentum, and never break the flow. SIX COSMIC ZONES Travel from calm starting orbits all the way to the Red Asteroid Belt across six distinct zones. SHIPS & TRAILS Unlock new ships and glowing neon trails as you play. DAILY MISSIONS Fresh goals every day. Keep your streak alive and beat your record. SMOOTH, MINIMAL, NEON Distraction-free design, satisfying feel, playable with one hand. No internet required. When you fall, you can continue by watching an optional ad. Enter orbit. Catch the flow. Orbivela.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbivela at none against Sisyphos's 6. Sisyphos's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sisyphos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Orbivela asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sisyphos | Orbivela |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (389 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 389 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Florian Grolig | Gokhan Oksak |
Bugs and requests
Sisyphos
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes or freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Audio issues
Requested features
4 requests- Endless hill mode
- Character customization options
- Varied landscapes or biomes
- Progression system or achievements
Orbivela
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sisyphos
- A MODEST OFFERING2 variants$0.99
- A GENEROUS OFFERING$1.99
- A GENEROUS OFFERING$2.99
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- THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED$4.99
- THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED$5.99
Orbivela
No in-app purchases
