Stickman: Hooks

Stickman: Hooks is a physics-based arcade game developed by a single independent creator and released in 2023. The player controls a stick figure character suspended by two grappling hooks, each attached to a separate hand. The objective is to navigate through procedurally generated vertical environments, avoiding obstacles and collecting floating orbs to increase score. The game features a minimalist black-and-white visual style with a single color accent for collectibles. No narrative or character backstory is provided. The game is available on web browsers and mobile platforms.

Gameplay operates on a two-point grappling system. The player character hangs from two independent hook lines, each anchored to surfaces. The primary control scheme uses two buttons or touch inputs: one for the left hand and one for the right hand. Pressing and holding a button extends the corresponding hook toward the nearest surface in the direction of the cursor or touch point. Releasing the button retracts the hook, pulling the character toward that anchor point. To move upward, the player alternates hooking higher surfaces, swinging the body to gain momentum. Tactical techniques include using a single hook to swing like a pendulum, then releasing and re-hooking at the apex to gain vertical height. Releasing both hooks simultaneously causes a free fall, useful for dodging obstacles. Precise timing is required to avoid spikes and moving barriers. The game ends when the character collides with an obstacle or falls off the bottom of the screen. No power-ups or upgrades are present.