Battle Axe

Top-down arcade hack-and-slash with melee combat and ranged attacks

Bitmap Bureau · Published by Numskull Games · Released Apr 29, 2021

Reviews: Mixed; 60% of 128
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Dec 22, 2022
Minimum PC: 512MB VRAM; 1 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Battle Axe?

You pick one of three heroes in this top-down fantasy action game, fighting through four regions of Mercia to stop the sorceress Etheldred. Along the way, you battle monsters and bosses, gather gold, scrolls, and potions, and buy gear upgrades between battles.

For you if...

+you want local co-op with a retro arcade focus
+you enjoy fast-paced fights that require careful resource use

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy campaign rather than short arcade sessions

What players say

60% of 128 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and soundtrack. Recurring complaints concern the close camera view and combat that some players find shallow or repetitive.

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Battle Axe system requirements

Minimum: 512MB VRAM, 1 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8.x/10
Processor: Intel Core i5
Graphics: 512MB VRAM
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 400 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: 2 player requires at least one controller

Does Battle Axe have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Battle Axe run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 28
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal.

Does Battle Axe use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam