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MATO-STICK playtest
by Veyr Works
MATO-STICK is a physics-based arena brawler for up to four players. Fight online through Steam lobbies or locally with friends and bots. Grapple, dash, throw crates and battle across moving arenas. Build your own maps in the main game's editor.
Anyone with a Steam account can join, and it's free.
- Access
- Instant
- On playtest since
- Oct 15, 2026
- Planned release
- Coming soon
- Developer
- Veyr Works
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- LAN, Multiplayer, Online PvP, PvP, Single-player, Split-screen PvP
- Languages
- English, German
How to join the MATO-STICK playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Join playtest button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Use the MATO-STICK playtest signup there. You're in straight away, with nothing to pay.
- The playtest shows up in your Steam library, ready to install and play.
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How AI is used
Generative AI tools were used during development to create pre-generated artwork, audio content, and text/translations. These assets are included as fixed content in the game. No content is generated by generative AI during gameplay, and the game does not connect to external generative AI services.
The developer's own words, from Steam.
About MATO-STICK
MATO-STICK is a physics-based arena brawler for up to four players. Grapple across the arena, grab a weapon and knock your friends off balance – online, on the couch or in practice against bots.
The arena fights back
Rotating beams, moving platforms, conveyor belts and destructible cover keep the battlefield changing. Use crates as cover or throw them at your rivals. Fight between city rooftops, harbour cranes and snow-covered ruins.
New weapon. New way to fight.
Combine guns, bows, explosives and melee weapons with double jumps, wall jumps, dashes and a grappling hook. Unusual projectiles and special weapons give you new ways to turn a fight around.
Your crew. Your rules.
Practice against bots, play locally with friends or meet online in Steam lobbies. Quick Play searches public lobbies; private invitations bring your friends together. Choose modes including Last Survivor, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag. Set your arena rotation, weapon pool, health and Sudden Death rules. A controller is recommended; mouse and keyboard are supported too. Local play also offers a second keyboard control profile, and controllers can be assigned to additional players.
Build your own battleground
The map editor is part of the main game in Early Access. Place platforms, move and rotate beams, add crates and weapon spawn points, then test your arena against bots. Save your designs and share them through export and import. The free Playtest does not include the editor.
Try the free Playtest
The separate MATO-STICK Playtest offers 65 arenas, 52 weapons and four modes. Its selection differs from the main game. Wishlist MATO-STICK to follow the release and future updates.
Growing through Early Access
MATO-STICK is being developed by a solo developer. Physics, balance, controls and online stability will continue to improve. Online connections are still being tested across different PCs and networks. Ranked matches are planned but are not yet available.
Choose your class
Five classes combine a passive trait with an active ability. Start with the initial class and unlock alternative playstyles as your crew progresses. Choose the ability that suits your approach and adjust your keyboard or controller bindings in the options.
From the game's Steam page.
