Stick It to the Stickman

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Stick It to the Stickman is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Free Lives and was released on August 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Stick it to the Stickman is a practical guide for anybody seeking to climb the corporate ladder in the fastest way possible. A groin-kicking, staple-gunning, chainsaw-wielding roguelike brawler loaded with high-impact, physics-based combat, copious amounts of coffee, and weaponized farts!

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 4,953 reviews

humor417 positive mentions

optimization29 negative mentions

Fun and addictive beat-em-up roguelike with a unique combat system based on move sequencing and upgrades.
Rich amount of content and multiple distinct game modes providing variety and great replayability.
Strong humor and satire on corporate culture, combined with satisfying ragdoll physics and animations.
Affordable price point with excellent value for the quality and amount of content available.
Local 2-player couch co-op is enjoyable and adds to the fun experience.
Frequent developer updates and community involvement show active support and potential for growth.

Performance and optimization issues causing lag, frame drops, and crashes on various systems including high-end PCs and Steam Deck.
Gameplay can become repetitive due to inability to rearrange or skip attack moves in the fixed sequence combat system.
Some game modes and enemies (notably certain bosses and cage fight AI) are unbalanced or frustrating to deal with.
Multiplayer is only local with remote play workaround; no native online multiplayer yet, which limits multiplayer enjoyment.
Various bugs including progress softlocks, UI glitches, and stuck characters hinder smooth gameplay.
Some players find the driving mechanics clunky and difficult to control.

humor
421 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99% positive mentions, 1% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's humor is widely praised for its hilarious, goofy, and irreverent style, combining slapstick ragdoll physics with sharp corporate satire and witty dialogue. Players find it uniquely funny, addictive, and filled with clever jokes that complement the chaotic combat and gameplay variety, making it a standout feature that greatly enhances the overall experience. While some mention a few repetitive or off-tone moments, the humor consistently delivers laughs and contributes significantly to the game’s charm.
- “Stick it to the stickman is an unapologetically chaotic physics-based brawler that takes aim at the soul-crushing monotony of corporate life—and blows it to smithereens with explosive, absurdist humor. The satire is clear but never preachy—the humor leans into the ridiculousness of corporate hierarchies and burnout culture, turning every promotion into an excuse for more violence and absurdity. Whether you’re looking to blow off steam after a long workday or dive into a hilariously unhinged brawler with friends, this game hits all the right notes.”
- “This game is immensely hilarious, I love every second of it. It's fun, cool, and exactly what a stickman game should be. The gameplay is super fun, and I have not had a single moment where I went 'oh this is boring'. Especially the new 'company history month' is amazing, with a whole new art style and new animations. The dialogues have gotten even funnier, and the devs are amazing. I would pay for any DLC or supporter package for this game. It should be a $40 game for how well-made and fun it is; it's just amazing. Keep it up, Free Lives and Devolver Digital, I love your stuff.”
- “The gameplay, the humor. The game’s humor isn’t revolutionary but I really do enjoy it. The physics engine is the star employee here, turning every fight into an unpredictable, hilarious mess of flailing limbs and broken furniture. The unlockable 'business techniques' you acquire are what make each attempt unique and are often genuinely funny twists on corporate speak, like the 'weaponized handshake.' It’s a masterclass in turning the mundane misery of office work into an exhilarating and hilarious power fantasy.”
- “The writing is very unsubtle and unfunny in my opinion, although I appreciate the anti-corporate sentiment the game conveys. I also don't like the voice acting much, but the general sound design is phenomenal.”
gameplay
321 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, addictive, and chaotic physics-based beat-em-up mechanics, offering a variety of modes and a satisfying progression loop with numerous unlockables. While generally smooth and responsive, some users report occasional performance issues, repetitiveness, and minor control quirks, but the humor, creativity, and continuous updates keep the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, it delivers excellent value with diverse, enjoyable gameplay that appeals to both casual and dedicated players.
- “The game keeps expanding into new areas, progression and mechanics. Such a good gameplay loop it makes me wanna ignore the progression and just do runs.”
- “The gameplay loop is addictive and the devs are constantly updating so there's always a reason to keep coming back.”
- “[i]stick it to the stickman[/i] is a vivid, addictive roguelite chock full of diverse gameplay modes, complex and interlocking progression mechanics, dozens of playable character archetypes, and hundreds of moves and abilities with which to customize them.”
- “Lo and behold I buy the game without changing anything in the same play session and on the same settings, and the full game itself runs at a rough and very uneven ~80 fps with huge stutters, lags, and hitches that impact gameplay to a frustrating degree.”
- “The humor is great but the gameplay is repetitive and awkward.”
- “The gameplay loop starts decent but after a point the main game is just too easy, even on the higher difficulties [which you have to unlock] since you can really just press the attack key most of the time.”
story
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The story is widely praised for its humorous, satirical take on corporate life, delivering an engaging and addictive narrative that complements the gameplay well. While some find it quirky, fun, and surprisingly deep with memorable characters, others note occasional pacing issues and bugs that interrupt progression. Overall, the story adds significant charm and replayability, making the game feel fresh and enjoyable despite its early access status.
- “Absolutely hilarious storytelling and very addicting.”
- “The story and narration is also quite funny and you can tell how much passion the developers put into making this game.”
- “Developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital, the game casts you as a lowly office worker on a mission to climb the corporate ladder not through resumes or work ethic, but through headbutts, fireballs, chainsaws, and coffee-fueled rampages.”
- “The animation is engaging and the story is interactive, just kind of confusing.”
- “Awful performance runs at 22 fps at the top of the tower after the results screen appears the game freezes, plus very boring side missions tower mode is the best but it wears thin fast not sure about this it has its charm is rude funny a bit south park-ish but there needs a lot of polish its so broken teleporting gets your character stuck too often head trapped unable to move at all sucks.... I want to like this but I cannot its so broken how on earth its overwhelmingly positive it must just be people being sheep.”
- “Funny and cool but I feel like I'm playing a roblox tycoon farming my life away and I'm on 6fps on the CEO's backstory for no reason.”
optimization
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 24% negative mentions
The game suffers from widespread performance and optimization issues, including frequent stuttering, frame drops, and lag during intense scenes or with many enemies on screen. While some players with mid-range PCs experience acceptable performance, those on weaker hardware like the Steam Deck face significant struggles. Despite recent improvements and early access status, optimization remains a major concern that detracts from the overall enjoyment and is a high priority for future updates.
- “It is also well optimized; I only lag when there are over 40+ minions on the screen.”
- “In terms of performance this game is amazing; you can easily play it on a mid PC or laptop with 60 fps. It barely lags on a mid-range laptop I tried it on. On my own, it can run 165 frames just fine without even filling the RAM or GPU load. Just amazing performance.”
- “Very fun game and decently optimized even for Macs.”
- “Decent game, but the optimization is catastrophic and no one seems to bat an eye about it for some reason.”
- “Performance is so bad that the game is unplayable.”
- “The game is optimized poorly; system requirements show that I have more than enough to run this game without issues (it is just an animated stickman game after all), yet instead of 144 fps it drops to 80-90, and reducing graphics to 'average computer' doesn't increase it at all.”
graphics
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The game features a unique and appealing stickman art style with smooth animations and visually engaging combat, which many players find delightful and a key draw. However, the graphics optimization is poor, leading to frequent frame rate drops, stuttering, and overheating issues even on capable hardware, with limited options to adjust settings for better performance. Despite these technical setbacks, the overall visual design is praised for its charm and style.
- “The graphics and visuals are probably what draws players to play this game.”
- “The graphics, gameplay, and rest of the game are good though.”
- “The animation and graphics are fantastic as well.”
- “Unfortunately, for now, the game is very unoptimized and constantly freezes or lags if you're playing on higher graphics settings, and an entire upgrade tree is completely inaccessible as it softlocks when you select it.”
- “The game is optimized poorly. System requirements show that I have more than enough to run this game without issues (it is just an animated stickman game after all), yet instead of 144 fps it drops to 80-90, and reducing graphics to 'average computer' doesn't increase it at all.”
- “There's basically no graphics options to individualize your performance or experience.”
replayability
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its high replayability, with many players highlighting unique classes, varied playstyles, and roguelike elements that keep gameplay fresh and engaging over time. Despite some minor criticisms about certain repetitive or structured levels, overall it offers extensive content, frequent unlocks, and co-op options that encourage repeated playthroughs. Its combination of humor, dynamic combat, and continual updates makes it a great value, especially given its low price.
- “Very unique classes mean many ways to play, providing a lot of replay value.”
- “The game has tons of personality and massive replay value, as the physics-based combat creates dynamic and unique moments every time you play.”
- “Despite being in early access, there's still tons of content to explore, and since it's a roguelike, it has infinite replayability.”
- “They're far too structured and have little replay value.”
- “But this new update just disappoints me so much, the previous update, if you can even call it that, was just 10 minutes of new content that had absolutely no replayability.”
- “While this is a great game for 7 dollars, the fact of the matter is that this game tries to be an infinite replayable roguelite, but in reality it's a game someone will pick up, finish all the content, then never touch again.”
stability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 90% negative mentions
The game is frequently described as buggy and unstable, with common issues including freezing, softlocks, glitches, and performance drops, especially on higher settings or certain platforms. While these bugs often hinder gameplay and menu navigation, most users find them tolerable given the game's early access status and hope for future improvements through updates. Overall, stability remains a significant concern but does not completely diminish the game's enjoyment for many players.
- “Great game, runs great even on low-end rigs.”
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Overall runs great on Steam Deck aside from a few minor parts (main hub area drops FPS quite a bit).”
- “Unfortunately, for now, the game is very unoptimized and constantly freezes or lags if you're playing on higher graphics settings and an entire upgrade tree is completely inaccessible as it softlocks when you select it.”
- “Awful performance runs at 22 fps at the top of the tower after the results screen appears the game freezes, plus very boring side missions tower mode is the best but it wears thin fast not sure about this it has its charm is rude funny a bit south park-ish but there needs a lot of polish its so broken teleporting gets your character stuck too often head trapped unable to move at all sucks.... i want to like this but i cannot its so broken how on earth its overwhelmingly positive it must just be people being sheep.”
- “They need to add a button to redo a floor or something because I'm running into glitches that cause me to abandon runs far too often, in 10 hours I've had to completely reset at least 5 runs.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic, fitting, and often humorous soundtrack that greatly enhances the atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as one of the best aspects, with memorable, funky, and satirical tracks that complement the game's style and tone. Some minor complaints focus on specific sounds or the removal of certain tracks after completion, but overall, the music is considered a standout feature.
- “The music is absolutely one of the best parts - Stick it to the Stickman would definitely not be half as fun without the funky OST.”
- “The soundtrack creator Jaybooty has to be one of the best game track makers I’ve ever heard.”
- “The soundtrack is energetic and chaotic — exactly what this game needs.”
- “The saxophone music on the first floors is irritating and out of place.”
- “The soundtrack is chaotic and lacks cohesion, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “More varied music tracks are needed as the current selection is repetitive and dull.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 61% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is a mixed experience: while some players find the expanded modes and mechanics engaging and not overly grindy, others feel the later stages become repetitive and tedious, especially when unlocking final content. Multiplayer and co-op modes help maintain fun, but the single-button control scheme and rigid systems may contribute to a sense of unnecessary grind for some. Overall, grinding is manageable for many but can feel like a chore near endgame for others.
- “It has very good mechanics and it has very good updates also not grindy”
- “The funny moments kind of disappear during later parts of the game when you start grinding, but it's really fun in multiplayer couch co-op.”
- “I wouldn't consider the gameplay as 'grinding', but some of the final unlocks are kind of grindy.”
- “While expanding everything can feel grindy at some points, the gameplay makes up for it.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions
Monetization is viewed critically, with some users frustrated by intrusive ads and cash grab tactics undermining gameplay, while others appreciate straightforward pricing and see the game itself as its best advertisement. The presence of game-breaking bugs alongside price increases and excessive ads negatively impacts the overall experience.
- “Advertising a price increase while releasing a game-breaking softlocking bug update.”
- “If the constant barrage of creatively bankrupt mediocre cash grabs has gotten you down, throw $7 at the screen and watch as your pain subsides.”
- “But that's not including the time you get halfway in a match/run just for the game to throw an unruly amount of ads and you get killed, which if you fail you don't get full rewards for unlocks/level up.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game evokes a wide range of strong emotions, from heartfelt and nostalgic to quirky and joyful, often leaving players deeply moved and uniquely entertained. Its emotional impact is both wholesome and memorable, blending humor with poignancy.
- “So wholesome, quirky, and awesome!”
- “I'm crying, the story is so heartbreaking and deeply moving.”
- “This is a fun game that took me back to the past and made me feel happy like a child again.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere effectively blends a serious tone with lighthearted gameplay, enhanced by its sounds and music. This combination creates an engaging environment that balances humor and intensity, complementing the fun combat and movement.
- “This game is the exact experience you get when you combine a serious atmosphere with a not-so-serious gameplay loop.”
- “The sounds and music certainly contribute to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “It has great variety in its gameplay, a fantastic sense of humor and atmosphere, and really fun combat and movement.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users appreciate the character development but feel that the character designs could better reflect the changes associated with perks, enhancing visual progression.

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10h Median play time

16h Average play time

5-38h Spent by most gamers

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Stick It to the Stickman is a hack and slash game with comedy theme. Common tags for Stick It to the Stickman include indie, 2d, spectacle fighter, roguelike, 2d fighter and others.

Stick It to the Stickman is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 16 hours playing Stick It to the Stickman.

Stick It to the Stickman was released on August 18, 2025.

Stick It to the Stickman was developed by Free Lives.

Stick It to the Stickman has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Stick It to the Stickman for its humor but disliked it for its optimization.

Stick It to the Stickman is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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