Hook

Hook swings into action as an exhilarating stickman journey where timing and precision are your allies. Navigating vibrant courses by swinging from hook to hook, unlocking new characters along the way, spans over 100 thrilling levels of arcade excitement.

Controls use the arrow keys or WASD to release and grab hooks as your stickman swings, with swipe or tap controls covering the same timing on mobile. Because momentum carries between swings, timing your release for the peak of a swing's arc tends to matter more than grabbing the next hook the instant it's reachable.

It's worth watching a swing's full arc before releasing to grab the next hook, since releasing too early or late tends to send your stickman off course entirely. Working through the over 100 levels progressively, rather than expecting to master swing timing instantly, also tends to build the momentum-reading skill needed for later, trickier hook placements.

Hook is a good fit for players who enjoy momentum-based swinging games with genuinely extensive level content and character unlocks — free to play instantly in the browser, no download required.