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Stick it to The Man!
Developer Zoink Games
Stick it to The Man! is a 2013 action-adventure platform video game developed by Zoink! and published by Ripstone for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita (via PSN) on November 19, 2013. Later following releases on other platforms over the years on the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
200 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 6, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
94
LovedLoved
175 positive · 11 negative
95% range 90–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 175 | 11 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
573 of 605 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
94% recommend · 176 yes, 11 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 187 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (832 of 878 positive).
Players love the game's humor and creative art style. [1][2][3] Many find it a short but enjoyable experience. [4][5][6] Some reviewers note frustrating stealth sections and technical issues. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [15]
For a game that sells itself as a comedy, its sense of humor isn't very good. With lines like: "I can't wait to post about this about on facebook" or the Bubsy-eqsue "I will move in a predictable circular pattern". Or lines that feel like they come from a bad newgrounds video like "Incidents are my least-favourite thing right now." Simultaneously very of its time, and kinda bottom of the barrel for that time. I …
- [1]
One of my favorite games of all time, way too underground. I've tried looking for the soundtrack on YouTube or Lets plays on YouTube and I barely found anything. This game needs far more recognition I love it so much. The story is great, the puzzles are amazing, the humor is ten outta ten. I love it.
- [7]
The game’s paper-craft, sticker-peeling aesthetic is wonderfully creative, and using Ray’s giant psychic noodle arm to read minds and slap stickers on environments makes for some clever puzzles. However, the gameplay loop quickly devolves into repetitive trial-and-error that kills the pacing. While the platforming is serviceable, the frustrating stealth segments feel completely out of place and bring the narrative …
- [8]
I played this game first on a Wii U back in the day (yes, this has been a loooooong time ago), and then saw it up on Steam again. Since I forgot most of the details, I bought it here as well, and absolutely enjoyed it again! The humour and wit of the story, its weird characters and the unique paper 2D art style are always endearing, though some of the "stealth" sections so to be speak can be a bit frustrating at …
- [10]
I just finished playing, and consider this game a rare hidden gem. I picked this up on sale without a clue about it, and I enjoyed most everything about the gameplay. - loved the art style and environments - the voice acting was very well done. It's over the top, but fits the story and world so well. - this adventure is a mix of platformer and point-and-click. It all comes together very well. - even though the story …
Summarised from 34 of the 201 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Stick it to The Man! talk about great humor and witty writing; those who didn't talk about game is very short. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Stick It to the Man! received generally favorable reviews, with many praising the game for its dialogue, art direction and puzzles. Many compared the game to Psychonauts.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 200 · most liked firstI hate defending Valve and their recent statement about the lawsuit is super flimsy but I'm genuinely ashamed at the amount of people still wanting to Stick It To The Man by defending a claim that was immediately outed as a "video game causes violence" trojan horse when the news first broke out
neutral · AI labelView post →got to make a man pregnant 10/10 game :) . . . . on a serious note i love this game although its very short. It was my first ps4 game so for that it will always have a place in my heart<3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →QTP with a game you played when you were... -10 yrs old: JumpStart 4th Grade 2003 -20 yrs old: Stick it to the Man! 🧠 2013 -30 yrs old: Pikmin 4 🍃 2023 -40 yrs old: 🤷
neutral · AI labelView post →Funny short platformer with a great sense of humor. Made me laugh a few times.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my favorite games of all time, way too underground. I've tried looking for the soundtrack on YouTube or Lets plays on YouTube and I barely found anything. This game needs far more recognition I love it so much. The story is great, the puzzles are amazing, the humor is ten outta ten. I love it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game’s paper-craft, sticker-peeling aesthetic is wonderfully creative, and using Ray’s giant psychic noodle arm to read minds and slap stickers on environments makes for some clever puzzles. However, the gameplay loop quickly devolves into repetitive trial-and-error that kills the pacing. While the platforming is serviceable, the frustrating stealth segments feel completely out of place and bring the narrative momentum to a halt. It is worth a look if you are purely here for the humor and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a crime that this isn't more popular. An absolute crime.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(2/3) Delayed then eventually released on the Wii. It would be less janky if they didn't implement motion controls for some of the moves, but I digress. If the art style looks familiar, this is from Zoink games. Same people behind Stick it to the Man and Lost in Random. This was the first game I
neutral · AI labelView post →It's actually a surprisingly good game with fun designs by Klaus Lyngeled ("Stick it to The Man"). Started decelopment on XBox and was finally released on Wii.
neutral · AI labelView post →I highly recommend Stick it to the Man! to those who enjoy point and click adventure games and platformers. Got a mixture of puzzle solving and chase sequences to help keep it fresh The levels are large enough to be challenging but not too big that you're get lost. The game will lives and dies on his written and humor and while not every joke lands, you can still find chuckles from many of them. Not to mention all the wacky characters to interact with. If you do by it, I recommend taking it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For a game that sells itself as a comedy, its sense of humor isn't very good. With lines like: "I can't wait to post about this about on facebook" or the Bubsy-eqsue "I will move in a predictable circular pattern". Or lines that feel like they come from a bad newgrounds video like "Incidents are my least-favourite thing right now." Simultaneously very of its time, and kinda bottom of the barrel for that time. I remember I got this game because it was compared to psychonauts. The thing is, that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game Review: Stick It to The Man Rating: 7/10 Stick It to The Man is a quirky and fun platformer that dares to be different. Its unique blend of dark humor, engaging puzzles, and a playful art style sets it apart from many games in its genre. The story centers on Ray, a hardhat tester who gains a spaghetti-like psychic arm after a freak accident, allowing him to read minds and manipulate the world around him. What Makes It Fun? Creative Gameplay: The ability to read the thoughts of NPCs…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game first on a Wii U back in the day (yes, this has been a loooooong time ago), and then saw it up on Steam again. Since I forgot most of the details, I bought it here as well, and absolutely enjoyed it again! The humour and wit of the story, its weird characters and the unique paper 2D art style are always endearing, though some of the "stealth" sections so to be speak can be a bit frustrating at times when you screw up and get zapped by the enemies because you could not evade…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short, sweet, beautifully made and unlike a lot of beautifully made games, it is bug-free smooth and enjoyable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stick it to The Man is a console ported 2D retro platformer with paper cutout art style and a grappling hook gimmick (represented by the giant hand coming out of your paper cutout mans head). As far as console ported platformers go, the art style is okay and it runs well on modern PCs. The grappling hook gimmick on the other hand is completely annoying to use and not a lot of fun at all. It seems to have been designed specifically to make console peasants contort their hands on their…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't stick it to the man or your graphics card, and be sure to externally limit/sync your frame rate for it will avoid your card's brain to end up frie;d! 9/10 — 🥓Nothing more to report ;-)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A pretty casual mashup of 2d platforming with simple point & click adventure style puzzles. The story is a fever dream of a brain damaged hard hat tester that gets hit in the head one time too many and finds himself with strange powers. Art style is a flat world of paper cutouts and cartoon colors. It doesn't do much heavy lifting, it's not very deep or difficult and just a few hours of silly fun later you'll have read the minds of numerous colorful characters and stuck your third hand in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is tagged as Adventure, Platformer and Action, although you could also call it a Puzzle, Walking Simulator or Point and Click. However, for me it's first and foremost a Comedy. The mixture of genres doesn't work well gameplay-wise, but the game is very funny throughout!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Way better then expected good voice acting and pretty funny 6/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just finished the First Playthrough. This was a great experience and a great time! Highly recommended; great art, music and concept. Well done!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun game with a weird and somewhat dark sense of humor and a unique gimmick. But the game is SHORT. Can be beaten in 4 hours easily. Not worth full price at all.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Similar to Flipping Death making them both unique in their genre. Same devs. A puzzle platformer close to the point and click genre without requiring these actions. Funny, rich in colors, amusing. Simple mechanics and challenges. To give a try at least if you doubt. It is a good game (I prefer Flipping Death).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Clocks in at about 4 hours. Very zany point and click game with humor that reminded me of psychonauts
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Good: + Wonderful Psychonauts'esk art style. + Simplistic yet charming animation. + Has some genuinely funny moments, which is rare in games. + Decent sized cast of likable, if one dimensional (heh), characters. The bad: - Some bugs when using a controller (use mouse/keyboard instead) - Some bugs with audio (crackles sometimes) - Only one real song (trailer/title one), rest is ambient audio. Final thoughts: It's not a very long game, and the technical issues did put a bit of a damper on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just finished playing, and consider this game a rare hidden gem. I picked this up on sale without a clue about it, and I enjoyed most everything about the gameplay. - loved the art style and environments - the voice acting was very well done. It's over the top, but fits the story and world so well. - this adventure is a mix of platformer and point-and-click. It all comes together very well. - even though the story kindof strange and wacky, it all worked well for me and I wanted to play…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An imaginative platformer with an inspired art style. I would hesitate to describe it as a puzzle platformer there is some puzzling but it's more reminiscent of an old - school adventure like Simon’s Quest . In those, dialogue and text exchange happens sort of like an inventory where words or phrases get added and can be used to unlock new options. Stick takes it a step further. using a telekinetic hand jutting out of his brain, Ray can take thoughts from one person's mind and place them in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super fun, a little short, but probably appropriate for what I paid for it, also makes it easier to go back and trophy hunt and you will want to go back. I love the art style, love the game play, only thing I wish was there was more stuff you could just do to screw with the background characters, like I really wanted more of balloon lady's existential crisis. I bought this after getting flipping death on the playstation and just falling in love with the humor and just over all feel of their…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this back on the PS4, game is still really good and fun. Only problems is that the screen with flick off and on when loading a new chapter, otherwise it still has a funny/good story and fun gameplay. I hope they make another one like this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i played it on console when i was a little kid, so after googling it and finding it here, i was very excited to play, its just how i remembered it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A solid puzzle platformer with nice art direction. It's about 4-5 hours long, but it's fun. 8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good for fun story telling
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quirky little story with (mostly 2D) plattforming and a little point and click adventure-ing. Interesting style. Mostly easy Puzzles (except perhaps how to lure the taxidermist, that was quite dumb, as it involved a mechanic not used before or thereafter). Pretty casual overall. Chases/Stealth parts are sometimes a bit hard (but if you read the minds of the guards you usually get a helpful boost). The only negative point would be, that just the current level is saved - if you quit the game,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just buy it, it's funny and fun dood. There's quite a few bugs I've discovered in a short time, but absolutely none are a gameplay hindrance.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's a lot to like here, from the interesting art style to good voice acting to humour to puzzles that are fairly logical and levels that don't outstay their welcome. But for me the main point of interest is how the game turns it's aesthetics into a game mechanic in it's own right. It's rare to find an original concept so well thought out and executed.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If your in the mood for a cleverly written and funny side scrolling point-and-click adventure, Stick it to The Man is a great choice. Dialogue is paced well and delivers some great comedy, and a lot of the voice actors and actresses make me feel like I'm playing a cartoon straight out of the 90's. The mind reading aspect is well realized and allows for some unique solutions to puzzles typically found in a game from this genre. Its art style and the whole psychic mind reading thing in general…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got it on ps4 for free a LOOOOOOOOOONG time ago but never played it, now i've bought it on here and it was a fun adventure. Funny with crazy jokes throughout. Devs really put effort into making you laugh. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a kinda creative double-finey take on a point and click but the puzzles aren't that satisfying so the whole thing kinda just comes off not bad but just fine.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is of one the craziest games I've ever played, and I'm glad I played it. It's got amazing art style, story, soundtrack and voice actors. It's certainly a memorable game and perfect for anyone who enjoys a good adventure.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most brilliant and hilarious games that I've played in years! It feels very much like a Double-Fine game, with its charm and humor. The art style is beautiful and I loved hearing what every character had to say; I even took about a hundred screenshots of the conversations because it was too good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Video Game: Stick it to The Man! (PS4) Rating: 4/5 My first PS Plus game I got when I got the service (early PS4 days), this game deserves so much more recognition. An indie game that forces you to use your brain and has some great humor! A hidden gem that I HIGHLY recommend buying! #gamesky
positive · AI labelView post →I would love to have Rayman in Smash, though I would love to add an obscure video game character like Ray from "Stick It To The Man!"
neutral · AI labelView post →Oh never knew that Apple info! Thanks for the info, i didn’t know about that game till very very recent 😅 and felt i may enjoy it (seemed as fun as “Max Curse of Brotherhood”). Oh hell yeah, Stick It to the Man, played quite long time ago, i think was on PSVita, hilariously fun & stylish game!
positive · AI labelView post →This is my 3rd time playing this game, and I still love it to this day! I'm in love with how wacky the art style, characters, and story is altogether, as it creates a hilarious atmosphere to a deeper meaning of what truly is going on within Ray's story. I cannot suggest this game enough if you're into 2D-Platformer games that has so much creativity and fun puzzle gameplay!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun and charming puzzle platformer with unique artstyle. Took me only 4 hours to 100 % complete the game but I would not want the game to be longer. It is also one of the few games where going for all the achievements is fun and can be achieved in a single playthrough by just playing the game while being attentive to details. You can also replay individual levels in case you missed something. Sadly the game commits the cardinal sin of having unskippable cutscenes which makes replaying a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I mean: I *DO* I USE EVERY SINGLE PIECE OF MY MEAGER POWER AS A FOREMAN TO RAISE UP THE LADS AND STICK IT TO THE MAN. The long game is to let the tories win and pray next time my vote shows that YES we want a workers' government but FUCK ME the NDP SUCK. BUT less than either of the two options.
neutral · AI labelView post →Day 10: Underrated Game Stick It To The Man: this was the first game I played when I got a PS4. It came with PS Plus. It's such a fun little gem, yet so many people haven't played it. Highly recommend. It's simple, and it's actually fun. #gamesky
positive · AI labelView post →Is there anything to dislike about this game? No, I would say probably not. Criminally underrated. Unique and creative, hilarious, fun, engaging... I'm pretty sure this game is perfect. I love the cardboard art and the bizarre character design, the gameplay is consistently at just the right level of difficulty to be engaging, and whoever wrote the dialogues is a creative genius. I love this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →WHY THE EFF IS SOMEONE H*NGING THEMSELVES IN A KIDS GAME????
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Man here is just a crime boss, so no "power to the people" themes here. The humour is not very British, the art style is grotesque and quirky, the story, although less interesting, reminded me a bit of Terry Gilliam's movie Brazil. I wanted to like this game, but the gameplay offers nothing original (it's basically a jump&run, nowadays called "platformers") and the art style and the story don't make it entertaining enough for me. Maybe you'll like it though.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn't know what to expect going into this game, and I am so glad I did. Ridiculous humor, simple but rewarding platforming/puzzles, and an absurd cast of characters lead to a great afternoon of pleasure for me. It only took a few short hours to complete with all achievements. I highly recommend this title to anyone who enjoys goofy/ridiculous comedy and disturbingly beautiful art styles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is an absurd adventure with absurd and satirical humour and dark themes. At first I thought the controls were very awkward but I got used to it and you just have to ignore the awkward arm flailing above you. The stuff people say in this game is very memorable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wants to be Psychonauts. Isn't.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stick it to The Man is an adventure game on a 2D plane featuring beautifully hand drawn characters, a 2D-comic book aesthetic, and fabulous voice acting. There are lots of charming, silly characters and a whimsical story to go with it. Its presentation is amazing. The story is fun and simple. But in every other way a game is supposed to be a game, Stick it to The Man fails. Stick it to the Man is an adventure game; meaning you collect objects and rub them on other objects to progress. In the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Third time playing through this game (also played on playstation & xbox). This game is truly unique in its style and concept of gameplay. Its one of the lesser known hidden charms of gaming. I highly recommend playing through this game, especially at its great price point! I have nothing bad to say about this game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ok do you like crazy? Do you like platformers? Do you like puzzlers? Then you’re going to like this. It's not a long playthrough but it really is fun. The game may not be too challenging but it is a thoroughly good romp. The voice acting is well done and the characters are well played. If you just want to have some fun and play a story type game within five or six hours this is a perfect game for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- Very funny characters and dialogue. The voice acting is just fantastic. - I like the how you need to read people's minds and pay attention to the story to solve the puzzles, often in the weirdest ways. It's a point and click adventure without the point and click. - It's very short, but that just means it doesn't outstay it's welcome. You can finish it in a single to a few sessions before it gets dragged out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game good, and sticky.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+ art style + music - shallow humor - chases (platforming) repetitive
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I discovering this game through playing Flipping Death, and although Flipping Death is a superior experience (being released later and by more experienced devs), Stick it to The Man was a really fun ride from start to finish.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short but enjoyable game! Was more dialog oriented than expected, but the dialog is well done, comedic, and delivered nicely! I figured it would be more of an action platformer over a puzzle platformer, but it is what it is. I liked it enough to finish it, that's for sure!
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