Choose The Game of Sisyphus
Choose The Game of Sisyphus if you want an Indie experience. The Game of Sisyphus launched in 2024.
The Game of Sisyphus vs Handstand Hank
The Game of Sisyphus and Handstand Hank both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. The Game of Sisyphus (2024) is 1 year older than Handstand Hank (2025). Handstand Hank scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Game of Sisyphus (74.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Handstand Hank
Choose Handstand Hank if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Handstand Hank launched in 2025.
Both The Game of Sisyphus and Handstand Hank sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Game of Sisyphus |  Handstand Hank | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.6% positive (197 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | cream | Michael Fischer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Game of Sisyphus (2024) is 1 year older than Handstand Hank (2025).
- Handstand Hank scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Game of Sisyphus (74.6% positive).
- Handstand Hank is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than The Game of Sisyphus (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- The Game of Sisyphus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Handstand Hank has no Deck rating yet.
The Game of Sisyphus vs Handstand Hank — FAQ
- Should I play The Game of Sisyphus or Handstand Hank first?
- If you want chronology, The Game of Sisyphus (2024) came out before Handstand Hank (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Game of Sisyphus and Handstand Hank similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does The Game of Sisyphus run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Game of Sisyphus is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Handstand Hank doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.