Lightmatter
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required, just paste your Steam profile URL!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Close
Heavy Burden on Steam
Quick menu
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?
Heavy Burden is a adventure, logic and puzzle game
developed and published by Whale Rock Games.
Released on September 11th 2023 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 15 languages: English, Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Polish, Thai, Turkish, Japanese, Ukrainian and Czech.
It has received 349 reviews of which 300 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.54€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified Heavy Burden into these genres:
Adventure
Logic
Puzzle
Choose Your Own Adventure
Casual
3D
First-Person
Story Rich
Open World
Physics
Simulation
Immersive Sim
Exploration
Abstract
Minimalist
Controller
Psychedelic
Cinematic
Stylized
Psychological
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Heavy Burden:
| UI | Subtitle | Audio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | |||
| German | |||
| French | |||
| Italian | |||
| Korean | |||
| Spanish - Spain | |||
| Simplified Chinese | |||
| Traditional Chinese | |||
| Russian | |||
| Thai | |||
| Japanese | |||
| Polish | |||
| Czech | |||
| Turkish | |||
| Ukrainian |
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at Heavy Burden through various videos and screenshots.
Load More
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- 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
Steam Price & Best Deals
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
I’ve loved atmospheric adventure games ever since Journey, and this one hooked me too. It might not look like much is actually happening on screen, but the game is strangely engrossing nonetheless. It offers a purely meditative experience, a wonderful mood, and stunning visuals
Similar games
View all
Trikaya
Trikaya is an atmospheric first-person puzzle game where the player explores a long-forgotten temple and pieces together a mighty and mysterious artifact to master Wind, Earth, and Fire magic to solve puzzles and uncover the intriguing history of the extraordinary artifact.
Dark Riddle
Find out the scary secrets of the neighbor.
Amanda the Adventurer 3
In the thrilling conclusion of the Amanda the Adventurer trilogy, follow Riley as they uncover the ultimate secrets behind Amanda, Hameln, and mysteries that have plagued Kensdale for decades.
Strange Jigsaws
A game of strange jigsaws.
Yotsume God -Reunion-
In September of my third year in junior high school, I went with my father to my grandparents' house in the mountains. The place we arrived at was Yotsu Village. It was a small village that had long believed in "Yotsume God". There I meet a mysterious boy.
Riven
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Slider
Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time.
![[Chilla's Art] The Radio Station | 深夜放送](https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1744910/hero_capsule.jpg?t=1662351980)
[Chilla's Art] The Radio Station | 深夜放送
The Radio Station | 深夜放送 is a Japanese psychological horror game.
Myst III: Exile
The story of Myst continues in this third entry of the series, originally released in 2001. Return to this strange and wondrous universe, where books become portals into worlds, and where the lessons of the past may yet hold meaning for today...
Return to Mysterious Island
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Climb The Backrooms
Ascend through the twisted levels of the Backrooms using physics-based object manipulation to overcome obstacles, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover unsettling secrets. Play solo or team up in online co-op with up to 4 players as you climb higher, think smarter, and survive the unknown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heavy Burden is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.
No, Heavy Burden is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 11.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Heavy Burden received 300 positive votes out of a total of 349 achieving a rating of 7.98.
😊
Heavy Burden was developed and published by Whale Rock Games.
Yes, Heavy Burden is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Heavy Burden is not playable on MacOS.
No, Heavy Burden is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Heavy Burden is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Heavy Burden is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Heavy Burden does not support VR.
Heavy Burden is a single-player game.
No, Heavy Burden does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Heavy Burden does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Heavy Burden does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Heavy Burden is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Heavy Burden.
Data sources
The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.
Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.
Last Updates| Steam data | 11 October 2026 08:54 UTC |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 02 October 2026 13:35 UTC |
| Steam price | 11 October 2026 18:38 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 11 October 2026 15:45 UTC |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Heavy Burden, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.
- SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Heavy Burden
- SteamCharts - Analysis of Heavy Burden concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Heavy Burden compatibility
Game modes
Features
Online players
1
Developer
Whale Rock Games
Publisher
Whale Rock Games
Release
11 Sep 2023
Platforms
Clicking and buying through these links helps us earn a commission to maintain our services.