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The Spearman

BYV GAMES EOOD
Rating4.6(1K)
PriceFree
Size155 MB
ReleasedJun 2017
UpdatedSep 2025v1.4.8
App StoreGoogle Play
What's new in v1.4.8
Read the developer’s release notes

Bugs fixed.

Source: Apple App Store listing.

Screenshots
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About this game

The Spearman is a hypercasual artillery shooter played in short, interruptible sessions. Players control a spearman, launching projectiles to defeat waves of enemies. The game features cosmetic progression and is designed for one-handed, portrait mode play, offering a quick distraction.

What players say

Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 28 Aug 2026

Praised
Fun & addictive66Challenging11
Complained about
Difficulty12
Why we tagged it this way

What each behavioural tag is based on

  • Short sessionsRuns are self-contained, so stopping early costs you nothing.
  • InterruptiblePut it down mid-session and pick it up cold.
  • One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
  • Needs a connectionOnline-only, so no play on a flight.
  • No energy timersNothing caps how long you can play.
  • Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
  • Low focusPlayable while half-distracted.
Commute
Short, interruptible sessions
Flight
Needs a connection
In bed
Works muted, one-handed
With friends
Solo only, no multiplayer
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What it costs
DownloadFree
In-app purchases$0.99 - $99.99
AdsYes
Energy timersNone

From the Google Play listing.

Tags
ReplayabilityHigh
StoryNo Story
SocialSolo
DifficultyNormal
GrindMedium
Brain PowerMindless
Story depthNone
PriceP2W
PauseableHigh
VibeMindless
OrientationUnknown
RatingTeen
DeviceStandard
Has ending?Endless
MultiplayerSolo-Only
GenreAction
👍 One-handed🔇 Mute-friendly⚡ No energy timers
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