Stickman Trenches is a Real Time Strategy game in which you need to manage your men and weapons and build up your defenses in the brutal trenches of Stick World War 1.
Players must actively manage their troops and defenses to defeat the enemy and capture their base in this real-time strategy game. The core "tug-of-war" gameplay has the two sides battling back and forth across a series of trenches, adding a unique tactical element.
Upgrading the player's trench defenses is crucial, with options to install machine gun emplacements and other improvements. Maintaining the right balance between offense and defense is key, as an overly aggressive push can leave the player's own position vulnerable. Weather and time of day also impact unit effectiveness.
The game offers a variety of stickman unit types to utilize, including riflemen, shotgunners, snipers, flamethrowers, and tanks. Players can unlock new units and upgrade existing ones through a tech tree system, allowing them to tailor their forces to each situation.
Beyond managing troops, players can call in devastating abilities like artillery bombardments and precision mortar strikes to gain the upper hand. Effectively timing and targeting these abilities is a core part of the tactical depth.
Two main gameplay modes are on offer - Single Battle's tug-of-war campaign, and the endless waves of the Survival mode. Both provide substantial replayability, with randomized map layouts, weather conditions, and enemy compositions keeping each match feeling fresh.