Heavy Burden
Developed by Whale Rock Games · Published by Whale Rock Games
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie, simulation game by Whale Rock Games, published by Whale Rock Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Heavy Burden.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel core i5-9xxx
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel core i5-10xxx
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1630
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported languages (15)
Heavy Burden FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Heavy Burden?
Steam classifies Heavy Burden as a Adventure, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Whale Rock Games. 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?
How much does Heavy Burden cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Heavy Burden at $13.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Heavy Burden single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Heavy Burden: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Heavy Burden on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Heavy Burden for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Heavy Burden out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 11, 2023.
What platforms is Heavy Burden on?
Heavy Burden is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Heavy Burden single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Heavy Burden cost?
Steam lists it at $13.99.
Does Heavy Burden have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 13 achievements for Heavy Burden.
Who made Heavy Burden?
Heavy Burden is developed by Whale Rock Games and published by Whale Rock Games.
Where to get Heavy Burden
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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