If you grew up button-mashing through Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter at the arcade, this one's going to feel familiar—just with stick figures. Stickman Kombat 2D is a fast-paced fighting game where you climb a tower of increasingly brutal opponents, throw combos, and unlock new fighters. The goal is simple: beat everyone, look cool doing it, and don't let your stamina run out at the worst possible moment.
Getting started is easy—actually landing those 7-hit combos without getting wrecked? That takes practice.
You move with WASD, attack with J, and unleash special moves with K. Hold S to block incoming hits, or press S + J for an uppercut that launches enemies into the air. If you're playing with a buddy, Player 1 uses WASD + F and G, while Player 2 gets IJKL + colon and quote keys. It's a bit cramped on one keyboard, but it works.
The combat isn't just mashing—you have to time your follow-up attacks. After landing a hit, wait for the right moment and press attack again to keep the combo going. Jump behind an opponent mid-combo and you'll trigger aerial strikes that look sick and deal extra damage. Miss the timing? Your combo drops and they'll punish you for it.
Every victory earns you coins. You use those to unlock new fighters with different stats and special moves. The tower has multiple floors, and the higher you go, the tougher the enemies get. Bosses show up with way more health and hit like trucks, so you'll need to learn when to block, when to dodge, and when to burn your special moves.
This one's perfect for casual fighting game fans who want quick matches without memorizing 50-move combos. If you've got 5-10 minutes and want to throw some punches, it's ideal. Kids will love the stickman style and flashy effects. Hardcore fighting game players might find it a bit simple, but it's still fun for warming up or killing time between bigger games.
It's fast and punchy. Matches last 1-2 minutes, so you're constantly in the action. The visuals are basic stickman art with gradient backgrounds and glow effects—think flash game vibes from the early 2010s. The hit effects have satisfying sparks and screen shakes, which makes landing combos feel good even if the graphics aren't anything special. There's no voice acting, just impact sounds and basic music loops. Honestly, I turned the music down after a few rounds—it gets repetitive fast.
The game saves your progress automatically in your browser cache, so your unlocked fighters and coins stick around. Just don't clear your browsing history or you'll lose everything. Performance-wise, it's super light—ran smoothly even on my older laptop. The simple 2D graphics mean you won't have any lag issues, and it loads almost instantly.
A solid pick for quick fighting game sessions without the commitment of learning frame data.
Responsive and snappy. The keyboard inputs register instantly, which is crucial for combo timing.
Developed by Ernar (Tempo Play) and released on December 24, 2025. A nice little Christmas gift for fighting game fans.