Sift Heads 1
The stick figure hitman series starts here.
About Sift Heads 1
Sift Heads is a long-running series of stick figure action games, and this is where it begins. You play Vinnie, a contract killer drawn as a simple stick figure, taking jobs across a gritty city. Each contract gives you a target; you explore the scene from a first-person view, find the right person and take the shot.
It plays like a point-and-click shooter: aim with the mouse, click to fire, and pay attention to who you are aiming at. The series grew far bigger in later instalments, with more characters, vehicles and story, but the first game's simple, moody setup is what got people hooked.
The violence is cartoonish – stick figures and red splashes – but it is still a game about a hitman, so it is aimed at older players.
How to play
- Move the mouse to look and aim.
- Click to shoot.
- Complete each contract by taking out the right target.
The game is played with the mouse only.
More stick figure games
See Xiao Xiao No. 4 for another stick figure shooting game, or browse the stick figures & action box.
Stuck? Hints, gentlest first
Hint 1 – identify first
Check the target description before each contract. Shooting the wrong person fails the mission.
Hint 2 – wait for the shot
Targets move and hide. Wait until they are clearly in view rather than firing into a crowd.
Hint 3 – explore the scene
Some targets are not visible at the start. Look around each location carefully before giving up.
FAQ
Who is the main character of Sift Heads?
Vinnie, a stick figure contract killer. Later games in the series add his partners Shorty and Kiro.
Can I still play Sift Heads 1 in 2026?
Yes. Adobe stopped supporting Flash in 2020, but Sift Heads 1 runs on this page through a Flash emulator built into the player. Press Play and it starts in a few seconds.
Do I need Flash Player to play Sift Heads 1?
No. You don’t need to install Adobe Flash Player, a plugin or any download. Sift Heads 1 runs in any modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari.
Can I play Sift Heads 1 on my phone?
Usually, yes. Sift Heads 1 is played with the mouse, so taps work in most mobile browsers – although a computer still gives the best experience.
Who made Sift Heads 1?
Sift Heads 1 was made by Pyrozen and released in 2006. The game belongs to its creator; FlashAttic only embeds it so it can still be played.
Does Sift Heads 1 save my progress?
FlashAttic remembers that you played Sift Heads 1 and for how long on this device. Whether the game saves your level depends on the game itself – many Flash games use level codes or their own save slot.
