Stick War is built around armies and strategy, while The Archers 2 narrows the focus to one archer and one bow. BYV released it on October 21, 2016, and Google Play lists over 50 million installs. The game is free, rated Teen, and runs on Android 7.0 or higher.
Ragdoll physics drive every shot
The defining trait here is the stickman ragdoll physics. Hits make bodies react physically, and the game is presented as a casual timekiller built on that behavior.
Controls are simple. You tap the screen, pull back to charge the bow, and set both strength and angle before releasing the arrow.
A session from Green Fields to Lava Lands
A typical run starts with a hero picked from a list of stickman warriors. You shoot arrows, earn coins, and spend them on armor and spells before the next fight. Spears and shurikens are listed as extra weapons.
Locations change the opposition. Green Fields, Orcs Woods and Lava Lands are named in the store text, with vikings, orcs and bosses throwing spears and arrows back at you. A leaderboard is included, and the description also mentions a two-player option with friends or family.
How it differs from Stick War and Stickman Warriors
Against alternatives such as Stick War, Stick Hero or Stickman Warriors, The Archers 2 is a 2D duel-style archery game. Its appeal rests on aiming and physics rather than unit management. Players who want that narrower focus will find it here, and those after larger-scale battles may look at the listed alternatives instead.
The Archers 2 pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install
- Ragdoll physics are the central hook
- Tap-and-pull bow controls with adjustable strength and angle
- Several weapons, named locations and boss fights
- Google Play rating of 4.5 from 367.8 thousand ratings
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases
- Rated Teen, so it may not suit younger players
- Version 1.8.2.1.2 is the current release.
Is The Archers 2 safe?
BYV publishes The Archers 2 and keeps a site at byvgames.com. The game is free, with ads between matches and optional in-app purchases. Its Teen content rating comes from the stickman combat, so parents of younger players may want to look at it first. Version 1.8.2.1.2 needs Android 7.0 or newer.
How to install The Archers 2
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open The Archers 2 when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
