Looking for a quick arcade game? Stick Merge runs in the browser and needs no download. The core of it is shooting, stickman and merge. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Stick Merge
Stick Merge is a simple action and merging game. You aim to combine various weapons to create more powerful guns, and ultimately use them on the moving stick figures in the shooting range. Prepare your arsenal, upgrade your pistol, explore all the power-ups and become the best shooter in town. How powerful can you get in Stick Merge? Stick around to find out.
How to play Stick Merge
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. Load the game above and it fills the player in portrait. On a phone you can play one-handed; on desktop the frame stays centred so nothing is cropped. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim |
| Left click | Fire |
| WASD | Move |
| R | Reload |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Stickman gameplay — Minimalist heroes, maximum chaos
- Merge gameplay — Combine two to make something better
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Stick Merge free to play?
Yes. Stick Merge is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Stick Merge is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Stick Merge on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Stick Merge?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Stick Merge fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Stick Merge?
Stick Merge is a arcade game built around shooting, stickman and merge. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
