Choose Pogo
Choose Pogo if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pogo launched in 2018.
Pogo vs The Game of Sisyphus
Pogo and The Game of Sisyphus both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Pogo (2018) is 6 years older than The Game of Sisyphus (2024). Pogo scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% 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 The Game of Sisyphus
Choose The Game of Sisyphus if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Game of Sisyphus launched in 2024.
Both Pogo and The Game of Sisyphus sit in Action and Indie 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
 Pogo |  The Game of Sisyphus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) | 74.6% positive (197 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | kangawallapuss | cream |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Pogo (2018) is 6 years older than The Game of Sisyphus (2024).
- Pogo scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than The Game of Sisyphus (74.6% positive).
- Pogo 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; Pogo has no Deck rating yet.
Pogo vs The Game of Sisyphus — FAQ
- Should I play Pogo or The Game of Sisyphus first?
- If you want chronology, Pogo (2018) came out before The Game of Sisyphus (2024). 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 Pogo and The Game of Sisyphus similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.