One-Axe

One axe. Four players. Endless grudges.

It started out as a 12 hour game jam build, which originally hosted single and multiplayer options (depending on how may controllers) with only 1 character Ivan One-Axe. After finishing I wanted to release the game somewhere - but it needed artwork, some menus, more characters and some abilities. So finally here it is!

A fast-paced local multiplayer game where every player has a single throwable axe. Miss your throw, and you'll have to retrieve it before striking again.

1–4 Players | Local Multiplayer | Fast Arcade PvP | 5–10 Minute Matches

Every player starts with one axe. 

Throw it to eliminate your opponents—but once it's gone, you're completely vulnerable until you retrieve it. Every throw is a decision. Every miss is an opportunity for someone else.

Collect powerful abilities throughout the match, combine them into devastating builds, and outlast your rivals in frantic arena combat.

• Unique one-weapon combat
• Local multiplayer for up to four players
• Powerful abilities that change every match
• Pickups to improve stats
• Chaotic, fast-paced arena battles
• Random ability and evolving builds
• PvE enemies spawn in periodically 
• Break barrels and creates to find loot! 

     

Ancestor's Echo: Your axe leaves behind a spectral copy that repeats each throw.

Dash: Quickly reposition to dodge attacks or reclaim your axe.

Forged Path: Your axe scorches the ground, damaging anyone who follows.

Keeper Circle: Summon spinning axes that orbit you and punish nearby enemies.

 Gold: (currently has no use, but you dwarves like gold)

 Hearts: Garb one of these to increase you health!

Boons: These pickups improve your stats during the game and found in barrels - see below!

Stoneblood Boon: Increase maximum health by 1.

Longstrider Boon: +2% Movement Speed

Strongarm Boon: Increase axe throw speed by 2%. 

Farcast Boon: Increase axe throw range by 2%.

Runic Grip Boon: Increase axe pickup radius by 2%.

Move: Left Thumb Stick (or WASD)

Aim: Right Thumb Stick (or Mouse)

Throw: Right Trigger (or LMB)

Ability: A & B (or Q & E)

• Your axe is your only weapon. 
• A missed throw leaves you exposed.
• Dash can save your life.
• Watch where enemy axes land.
• Control the centre to reach abilities first.

Planned

• More arenas
• New abilities
• Game modes
• More hazards
• Steam release
• Online multiplayer

I'd love to hear what you think!

If you encounter bugs or have suggestions, leave a comment below.