Stick War strategy game cover
Strategy

Playable browser game

Strategy

Stick War

Build miners, command stick armies, and push across the battlefield in a desktop strategy classic.

Desktop browser gameStrategy classicWar tacticsMouse controls

About Stick War

Stick War is a real-time strategy game where you command an army of stick figures, and it is one of the most iconic browser strategy games ever made. You play as the leader of the Order Empire, defending your land against rival armies across a campaign of castle battles. The core mechanic is simple: train units — miners, Swordwrath, archers, mages, and giants — and command them to attack the enemy castle while protecting your own. Each unit type counters others, so strategy matters: do you rush with swordmen, defend with archers, or save up for the devastating giant? Resources are gathered by your miners, and you must balance economy and army. The game's charming stick-figure animation and genuinely deep tactics made it a legend, and its sequels and spin-offs expanded the formula.

Game details

CTRLControls
Start with the in-game tutorial or first level, then follow the puzzle, upgrade, or strategy prompts shown on the host page.
DEVSupported devices
Desktop, mobile, and tablet browsers where the destination page supports play.
CATCategory
Strategy
SRCSource
Addicting Games.
LINKAccess
Playable browser link.
UPDUpdated
Link verified in 2026.

How to play

Click Open Official Site, let the external game host load in a new tab, then follow the controls shown there. If the host is slow, return to ShouyouRadar and try another game from the same category.

Stick War FAQ

Is Stick War free?

Yes — the original is free to play in the browser, with sequels and remakes also available.

What is the goal of Stick War?

Destroy the enemy castle while defending your own, using a mix of units and strategy.

What are the best units in Stick War?

Swordwrath is a cheap frontline unit, archers are strong at range, magi are powerful support, and giants are devastating but expensive.

How do I get more gold?

Your miners gather gold automatically, and capturing the enemy's gold mine boosts your income.

Is there a sequel?

Yes — Stick War: Legacy remasters the game with modern graphics and more content.