Stickman Games

Stickman games star a stick figure, with very simple art and a lot of movement. There are more than 200: jumping, obstacle races, target practice and fighting.

Why a stick figure goes so far

A stickman is a figure drawn with lines: a round head, a body, arms and legs. Because it needs no complicated graphics, it works for almost any idea, which is why this section gathers different genres. What ties the games together is the hero, not the mechanics, so it's best to choose by the type of challenge.

If you like jumping and precision, look at Stickman Hook, where you swing from hook to hook, or Stickman Parkour and X Parkour, about clearing obstacles with running and jumping. The obstacle races, like Stick Running, Shortcut Run 3D, Fall Race 3D, Stacky Run, Stacky Dash and Wacky Run, reward quick reactions and steady play. Stick Archery is about aim. Stick City and Join Clash Epic Battle go for action and clashes, and Electricman 2 stands out with its unusual hero.

How they play

Many are played with a single button or tap, so they're easy to start. In Stickman Hook, for example, you hold to grab on and let go at just the right moment to launch toward the next hook. Mastering that instant is what makes the difference, and you learn it by repeating. You don't have to rush: if you keep failing from haste, stop and watch the rhythm of the level.

In the races, look ahead, not at your character. Obstacles appear sooner than they seem, and reacting late is what ends the most runs. And if a level has you stuck, try again calmly: it's almost always one particular move you make too early or too late.

Most are easy to start without reading instructions, and rounds tend to be short, a few minutes, though that depends on the game.