Stick & Steel

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Free to play

Stick & Steel

Every strike, guard and step matters. Pick a weapon, master your timing and fight physics-driven duels in your browser.

Totals for all players
Game launches
161
Time played
1 hr 44 min

Make your next strike count

Take control of a sketch-style fighter in real-time 3D melee combat. Weapon movement and collisions respond to physics, so positioning matters as much as aggression. Stay within reach, watch the opponent's guard and leave yourself room to recover after a swing. An arming sword, a mace and a greatsword offer different reach, weight and handling. Try each against the bot before challenging another player. The Practice Yard gives you space to learn; the Splinter Pit makes careless steps near an edge dangerous. Start with the tutorial, then build your own rhythm through practice. The game is free in your browser, with guest play and no separate installation.

How to control your fighter

  • How to control your fighterWASD moves. Hold the left mouse button and move the mouse to swing; hold the right button to aim your guard. Space slashes; C chops downward; Shift lunges; E interacts; G drops. On mobile, use the left stick and right combat pad. Hold E to pick up, stand or climb; G also releases a ledge. F shoves, Q toggles solo slow motion, R restarts and Esc opens the menu. The tutorial lets you practise distance and guarding.
  • Read the fightMomentum and collisions shape every swing. Watch the weapon’s direction and reach: a well-timed guard can create an opening.
  • Find your weaponCompare the arming sword's handling, the greatsword's reach and the mace's weight. Practice recovery as well as the first strike.
  • Choose your footingExplore both arenas. Open space helps you test movement, while the narrow pit demands more care around the edge.
  • Practice before a challengeLearn in training, spar with the AI or challenge an available person. Solo practice remains an option when nobody else is online.

Playing another person

Live opponents

Online duels require another eligible player connected to the game. The online option becomes available when a suitable opponent is present; a bot is not passed off as a human.

Invitations and readiness

A player in the menu receives an invitation and can accept or decline. Once both players are ready, the countdown leads into the duel. If nobody is available, keep practising against the bot.

Questions before you play

Is it free?

Yes. Training, bot fights and available online duels are free.

Do I need to install anything?

No separate game installation is needed. Open the game in your browser on Exiru; an account is not mandatory.

Can I fight a friend or another person?

You can duel another available player. A player still in the menu must accept the invitation.

Why is online play unavailable?

There may be no eligible opponent, or the connection to the game server may be unavailable. Try again later and practise solo meanwhile.

Can I play on my phone?

Touch controls are provided. How smoothly the game runs depends on your device and browser; fullscreen is also available.

Which weapon should I try first?

Start with the arming sword to learn spacing and guarding, then compare the mace and greatsword to find your preferred handling.