Axe Girl

Best 49 cents I've spent all year.

I love when an indie game as simple as this offers me such intrinsic engagement and intense fun!

Good fun. Can be tricky, but fair.

Axe Girl is a bright, confident throwback to classic action platformers that succeeds by pairing tight mechanics with an infectious sense of charm. Developed and published by Friendly Fire Software, the game presents a compact but carefully tuned adventure that understands exactly what it wants to be. Rather than chasing sprawling scope or complex systems, it focuses on delivering crisp movement, satisfying combat, and memorable encounters, resulting in an experience that feels polished, playful, and immediately fun to control. The premise is simple and effective: you play as Axela, a spirited lumberjack whose peaceful life is disrupted when a strange catastrophe destroys her sawmill. Armed with her trusty axe, she sets out to recover the power sources needed to rebuild, traveling through a series of vibrant stages filled with enemies, hazards, and larger-than-life bosses. The story never overstays its welcome, serving mainly as a light narrative thread that pushes the action forward while allowing the game’s personality to shine through small character moments and humorous touches. This restrained approach keeps the focus squarely on gameplay without making the world feel empty o…

Very good platformer, especially the last levels were fun and challenging

A solid, old school style platformer. It's cute and charming but offers a decent challenge that steadily increases as you progress.