What is dead sticks?
dead sticks is a free puzzle game with casual, geometry and physics elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. 'dead sticks' is an abstract and minimalistic game in which you must solve physics puzzles to clear a screen of falling sticks.
How to play dead sticks
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. dead sticks loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Click/touch the circles to release the sticks.
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Puzzle |
|---|---|
| Tags | Casual, geometry, physics |
| Controls | Mouse, Touch (tap or swipe) |
| Screen | Square (375 × 375) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
'dead sticks' is an abstract and minimalistic game in which you must solve physics puzzles to clear a screen of falling sticks.
dead sticks: frequently asked questions
Is dead sticks free to play?
Yes. dead sticks is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in dead sticks?
The developer's instructions for dead sticks say: "Click/touch the circles to release the sticks."
Can I play dead sticks on a phone or tablet?
Yes. dead sticks supports touch controls, so it works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on a computer.
What games are similar to dead sticks?
If you like dead sticks, try Heart Box, Coin Merge Machine and Crash the Robot!. They are puzzle games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Puzzle category on Gameziko.
Good to know
dead sticks is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.