Stick It to the Stickman

Some office jobs are bad because of endless meetings, passive-aggressive emails, or broken coffee machines. Stick It to the Stickman imagines an office where career progression means stapling a coworker, kicking another one out of a high-rise window, chainsawing your way through middle management, and eventually becoming the CEO by proving you are the most violently employable stick figure in the building. Developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital, this game is a chaotic and highly engaging corporate ladder simulation.

The Corporate Ladder, Redefined

Released in Early Access on August 18, 2025, the premise of Stick It to the Stickman is beautifully stupid in the best possible way: fight waves of red stickmen, climb the corporate ladder, choose from loads of ridiculous moves, and assemble your own walking HR violation of a combat build. Steam describes it as a game where you "fight heaps of red stickmen to be the best worker." The progression flow is fast and arcadey, turning the mundane anxieties of corporate life into pure, unadulterated comedic violence.

Physics-Based Brawl Mechanics

At the heart of the game is its ragdoll physics system. Combat is delightfully unpredictable, with stickmen flying into office equipment, crashing through whiteboard partitions, and tumbling over desks. You start with basic strikes and kicks, but soon build a repertoire of highly unconventional office-supply-themed attacks. Staplers function as short-range nailguns, copy machines can be thrown to crush opponents, and cups of piping-hot coffee serve as perfect crowd control. The dynamic combat engine ensures that no two fights play out the same way.

Building the Ultimate HR Violation

As you complete floors and earn promotions, you select from rogue-lite upgrade choices. These cards allow you to build synergies, turning your stickman into a lethal combat machine. Do you want to focus on high-impact kicks, specialize in weaponized stationery, or harness raw corporate anger to unleash devastating spin attacks? The build diversity is impressive, encouraging players to experiment with bizarre combinations that will make you the most feared worker in the corporate hierarchy.

Graphics, Sound, and Early Access Verdict

Despite its simple visual style, Stick It to the Stickman shines with its clean lines, fluid animations, and highly responsive physics simulations. The sound design complements the gameplay perfectly, with satisfying "thwacks," "crunches," and office-themed sound effects adding impact to every hit. For an Early Access title, the game feels remarkably polished and offers substantial content, showing that Free Lives has another hit on their hands.

Stick It to the Stickman Review Summary and FAQ

GFA Editorial Verdict: Stick It to the Stickman is a physics-based corporate brawler developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital. Released on Steam Early Access on August 18, 2025, it receives a GFA Score of 88% (Great). Detailed scores: Graphics: 86%, Sound: 82%, Gameplay: 91%, and Fun Factor: 94%.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What kind of game is Stick It to the Stickman?
It is a physics-based rogue-lite brawler where you fight waves of stickmen in an office setting to rise through the corporate ranks.

Who developed and published the game?
The game is developed by Free Lives (known for Broforce and Genital Jousting) and published by Devolver Digital.

When did the game enter Early Access?
The game was released in Steam Early Access on August 18, 2025.

What platforms is the game available on?
Stick It to the Stickman is currently available on PC (Steam).