Mr Stickman Gunner
About Mr Stickman Gunner
Mr Stickman Gunner is a free online 2D puzzle shooter with a mechanic you will not find anywhere else — every bullet you fire sends your own stickman flying backwards from the recoil. The harder the shot, the further you get thrown. What starts as a simple shooter quickly becomes a game about controlling your own momentum as much as eliminating enemies, making each of the 40+ levels feel like a fresh physics puzzle to crack.
Your task on every stage is straightforward: destroy all enemy stickmen and survive. Getting there is the challenge. You need to think about where each shot lands, where the kickback carries you, and whether you will still be standing on a platform when the dust settles. Get it right and the level flows beautifully. Get it wrong and you send yourself flying off the edge before the enemies even react.
Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Aim | Mouse / Touch |
| Shoot | Click / Tap |
| Navigate Menus | Mouse / Touch |
Understanding the Recoil
Recoil is not a side effect in Mr Stickman Gunner — it is the entire game. Every weapon pushes your stickman in the opposite direction of the shot. Fire left and you slide right. Fire downward at an angle and you get launched upward. The strength of the kickback scales with the power of the shot, so a light tap moves you a little while a full-power blast can send you flying across the screen. Before you pull the trigger on anything, always ask yourself where that shot is going to leave you standing — or falling.
Tips for Clearing Levels
The biggest mistake new players make is treating Mr Stickman Gunner like a standard shooter and firing as fast as possible. Slow down instead. Survey the entire stage before your first shot — note where every enemy stands, which platforms they are on, and what the drop-off edges look like. Prioritise enemies that are close to your position first, since missing a nearby shot at a bad angle is the fastest way to recoil yourself off the map. When enemies are stacked on higher platforms, try angling shots upward slightly; the upward recoil can actually carry you into a better position for the next target rather than off the edge.
Dealing with Armoured Enemies
From the mid-levels onward you will start encountering stickmen wearing helmets. These armoured enemies do not go down in one hit — they absorb the first shot and stay standing, leaving you to line up a follow-up while your recoil has already moved you. The key is to plan two shots ahead when an armoured enemy is in the room. Fire your first shot at an angle that nudges you toward a stable position, not away from one, so your second shot can land cleanly without you scrambling to stay on the platform.
Using Cover to Your Advantage
Some stages place tall metal lockers or crates between you and your targets. These obstacles block direct shots but also work in your favour — if an enemy is standing just behind a piece of cover, you can use a steep downward angle to fire over it and catch them on the far side. The recoil from a steep shot pushes you upward, which often clears you well away from any ledge danger. Experiment with sharp angles whenever cover seems to be blocking a clean shot; the physics system rewards creative approaches over trying to find a straight line.
How to Play Mr Stickman Gunner
- Read the stage first — Before firing anything, look at all enemy positions, platform layouts, and drop edges so you know what you are working with.
- Plan your shot order — Target enemies from closest to furthest where possible, and always consider how the recoil from each shot will reposition you for the next one.
- Aim and fire — Use your mouse or finger to set the direction and power of your shot, then commit. Half-hearted shots at low power still produce recoil without always dealing enough damage.
- Use recoil as movement — A well-angled shot can push your stickman into a superior firing position for the next enemy. Look for opportunities to chain repositions with kills.
- Handle armoured enemies carefully — When a helmeted stickman is in the stage, plan two consecutive shots before firing the first so you are not caught off-balance for the follow-up.
- Clear every enemy to advance — All hostile stickmen on the stage must be eliminated to complete the level and unlock the next one.
Developer
Mr Stickman Gunner is developed and published by kiz10.com, available to play for free on OnlineGames.io with no download or account required.
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