Pyramidion

About Pyramidion

Pyramidion is a two-player co-op action-puzzler from TechDevAYDIN, released on PC in late 2025. You and a partner control separate characters, Worker or Foreman, struggling to move a giant stone block up a physics-heavy pyramid. The game thrives on miscommunication and chaotic coordination, with each role offering unique tools to handle environmental hazards and balance. It’s a test of patience and teamwork, where a single miscalculation resets progress. Ideal for players who enjoy fumbling through challenges with a friend, though solo play isn’t an option. The setting is minimal but functional, focusing entirely on the mechanical chaos of pushing a block up a pyramid.

Gameplay

Each session revolves around pushing, pulling, and steering a massive stone block through narrow corridors and unstable terrain. Workers provide brute strength, anchoring the block, while Foremen use a whip to disarm traps and guide the Worker. Controls are basic but responsive, requiring precise timing to avoid toppling. Checkpoints reset progress if the block fractures, adding tension to every move. Multiplayer modes force constant chatter, your partner’s input is essential. Puzzles escalate in complexity, introducing wind gusts, shifting platforms, and weight-sensitive switches. Sessions last 15, 30 minutes per level, but repeated failures can extend playtime. The physics engine is the star, making every near-success feel earned.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate Pyramidion 4.1/5, with 63% completing the campaign. Average playtime is 8.2 hours, though 22% of players quit before the final third. Community moods split between “Satisfying” (58%) and “Frustrating” (41%), reflecting the game’s punishing difficulty curve. Review snippets praise “chaotic fun with a friend” but criticize “unforgiving checkpoint placement.” Critics on external sites average 78%, calling it “a masterclass in co-op mechanics.” Achievement data shows 92% unlock the base set, but only 31% achieve 100% completion. 76% of players report playing with strangers via online lobbies, with 43% citing communication issues as a major pain point.

PlayPile's Take

Pyramidion is a tight, physics-driven co-op challenge that thrives on shared struggle. It’s best for players who enjoy puzzle-platforming with a friend or stranger, though its steep learning curve and frequent resets may deter casual gamers. The $29.99 price tag feels reasonable for the 8, 10 hour campaign, especially with 100+ achievements to chase. If you’ve mastered games like Overcooked or It Takes Two and crave something with heavier mechanics, this is worth a try. Just be prepared to scream at your partner, and the physics engine, when the block tumbles for the 12th time.

Storyline

Team up to conquer the impossible in Pyramidion, a physics-based cooperative action-puzzler for 2 players. The goal is simple: work together to move a massive, unwieldy stone block to the summit of a monolithic pyramid. The execution, however, is a true test of skill, strategy, and communication. Choose from distinct roles, each with unique abilities crucial for success. Will you be the steadfast Worker, providing the core strength, or the strategic Foreman, using your whip to empower your teammate and clear obstacles? Navigate a treacherous, physics-driven path where every push, every turn, and every stumble matters. A single misstep can send your precious cargo tumbling down, fracturing it and resetting your progress to the last checkpoint. Only through perfect coordination and strategic use of your abilities will you overcome the pyramid's challenges and etch your legend in stone. This is more than a game—it's a trial of teamwork. Do you have what it takes to reach the top?