Rank 01Games like Heavy Burden
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- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Heavy Burden also play
The closest matches to Heavy Burden: The Ball, The Talos Principle 2, The Last Cube, The Bridge, and Niko: Through The Dream. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- 2023
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
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The Bridge
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like Heavy Burden.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Whale Rock Games
- Price: $11.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 88% of 119 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Abstract world mirrors existential themes
- Addictive despite simplicity
- Choices meaningfully impact the ending
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
More games like Heavy Burden, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Heavy Burden
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Portal
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Heavy Burden.
The Talos Principle
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Heavy Burden.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Heavy Burden at current Steam store prices.
Evan's Remains
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like Heavy Burden.
The Last Campfire
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Heavy Burden.
Vessel
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Heavy Burden.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Talos Principle 2
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Heavy Burden.
The Bridge
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like Heavy Burden.
More from Whale Rock Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Whale Rock Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
We Are The Dwarves
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Heavy Burden.
DEPLOYMENT
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Heavy Burden.
About Heavy Burden
The closest matches to Heavy Burden: The Ball, The Talos Principle 2, The Last Cube, The Bridge, and Niko: Through The Dream. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Heavy Burden is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Ball, The Talos Principle 2 and The Last Cube — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its abstract world traversal and choice driven endings. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Heavy Burden: How does Sisyphus feel as he climbs to the top of the mountain? Tired from the weight of the stone, the scorching sun, and the steep climbs, he nevertheless continues on his way up. What awaits him there?
Is Heavy Burden worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 119 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $11.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.4 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Abstract world mirrors existential themes
- Addictive despite simplicity
- Choices meaningfully impact the ending
- Music enhances emotional immersion
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Heavy Burden promised philosophical depth but delivers endless frustration – carrying that damn rock up crumbling platforms is pure torture, one slip and you're back to the start like a bad escort mission. Physics feel broken, controls…”
People who play it also play: The Ball, The Talos Principle 2, The Last Cube
Frequently asked about Heavy Burden
Can I run it?
Does Heavy Burden run on Steam Deck?
Heavy Burden is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Heavy Burden cost?
Heavy Burden is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Heavy Burden?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Heavy Burden are The Ball, The Talos Principle 2, The Last Cube.
Who developed Heavy Burden?
Heavy Burden was developed by Whale Rock Games.