- Stable Update - 2 July 2026
We've polished things behind the scenes to make the game more stable and provide a smoother overall experience.
- Update - 22 June 2026
Uploaded a new build to fix a bug that could occur during gameplay.
- Update - 18 June 2026
Performance improvements and fixes for several graphical glitches.
- 🔧 Small update available - 8 February 2026
Fixed a bug that occurred when resetting game progress. Reduced game size thanks to audio compression. Thanks for playing and for your support! 💚
- Axe & Bow Land Update - 20 September 2025
In this version, a bug in the behavior of the second boss (the spider) that affected the normal course of the fight has been fixed.
- New Update for Axe & Bow Land - 16 September 2025
The adventure of Axel and Bowie continues with several improvements and fixes that refine the gameplay experience. Main Changes: The squirrel enemy can no longer defeat the player after being frozen. Bowie’s cloud in the fifth world no longer makes you fall into the void unexpectedly. When moving the camera upward, it now descends faster to make exploration easier. The map screen can now be skipped by pressing the action button. The main menu has been redesigned with a new look. Fixed the issue that prevented breaking the piñata in the frog boss fight. Enjoy these improvements in your journey through Axe & Bow Land.
- Axe & Bow Land Update - 14 September 2025
A new version is now available with the following changes: Fixed bug that prevented climbing to break the piñata in Bowie’s levels. Increased flexibility to break the piñata with the axe on downward trajectories. Several graphic glitches fixed. Adjusted enemy and boss spawns. Fixed enemy spawn issues. Modified shooting cadence to arcade style, with instant shooting if the projectile hits.
- Small Improvements to Animations and Platforms - 12 September 2025
Hello adventurers! 🌟 We’ve just rolled out a small update to Axe & Bow Land. This patch includes: Minor adjustments to object animations for a smoother look. Small tweaks to platform behavior to improve gameplay flow.
- New release date: September 11 - 9 August 2025
Hello everyone!We want to let you know about an important change: due to some technical issues we’ve encountered in the final stretch, we’ve decided to postpone the release of Axe & Bow Land to September 11.We know many of you were looking forward to starting the adventure on August 15, and we sincerely apologize for the delay. However, this extra time will allow us to fix these issues and ensure the game launches in the best possible condition.Our goal is for you to enjoy Axe & Bow Land without any setbacks and with all the quality it deserves.In the meantime, you can keep playing the free demo on Steam and add the game to your wishlist so you don’t miss any updates.Thank you for your support and understanding! — The Axe & Bow Land Team
- Release Date Announced for Axe & Bow Land! - 18 July 2025
News: Release Date Announced for Axe & Bow Land!Mark your calendars! The epic retro platformer and action game, Axe & Bow Land, will launch on August 16th on Steam. Get ready for an Aztec adventure filled with challenges, mysteries, and magic. Don't miss out on this thrilling journey to save a legendary world.
- Get Ready for Axe & Bow Land Updates on Steam! - 20 June 2025
We're excited to announce that Axe & Bow Land has received exciting updates on Steam. We've added a total of 23 new challenging achievements that explore every corner of our Aztec worlds. Additionally, we've implemented cloud save functionality, ensuring your progress is always protected and ready for when the game launches.Currently, we're in the final stages of tweaking to enhance gameplay and ensure an immersive experience once the game is released. Get ready to embark on this epic adventure with Axel and Bowie as they prepare to battle ancient darkness and restore peace in the Aztec lands.Stay tuned for more details on the release of Axe & Bow Land on Steam. Magic and adventure await!
- New in Axe & Bow Land: Enhanced Gameplay and Multi-Language Support! - 29 May 2025
New Update in Axe & Bow Land! We are excited to announce the latest update for Axe & Bow Land, designed to offer you an even more exciting and accessible gaming experience than ever before. Key Features of the Update: New Difficulty Levels: You can now enjoy the game in two difficulty levels: Normal and Easy. The Easy mode allows you to explore with unlimited attempts at checkpoints, ideal for players who prefer a less frustrating experience. In Normal mode, you have three lives and the option to restart from the beginning of each level for those seeking a more classic challenge. Translation into 11 Languages: To make Axe & Bow Land accessible to players worldwide, we have added support for 11 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Now you can immerse yourself in Axel and Bowie's…
- 🎯 All Axe & Bow Land bosses are done! Watch a preview of the action in this vid - 7 May 2025
🎉 All the bosses in Axe & Bow Land are finished! After a lot of hard work, we're happy to announce that all the major boss battles are now complete — and we're really satisfied with the results. Each boss offers a challenging and fun gameplay experience that matches the rest of the adventure. We're now focused on polishing the game: 📖 Wrapping up the narrative sequences 🌍 Implementing translations 🧩 Fine-tuning the interface 🎮 Tweaking gameplay to make everything smoother than ever In the meantime, here's a preview video featuring some of the bosses. We hope you enjoy it!
- 🎵 Discarded Music from Axe & Bow Land – Hear what didn’t make it into the game - 23 April 2025
Hello, adventurers! During the development of Axe & Bow Land, we created many music tracks to explore different atmospheres across the game’s worlds. Some of these melodies didn’t make it into the final version—not because they weren’t good, but because they drifted a bit from the style we were aiming for. Today, we’d like to share with you a special selection of discarded tracks, a part of the creative process behind our Aztec-flavored adventure. 🌀 Some are cheerful, others more peaceful—but all are part of the game’s hidden development story. Let us know which one you would have liked to hear in the game! Who knows… maybe one will return in a secret area or a future project. Thank you for joining us on this journey. More updates coming very soon! 🏹🪓 — The Axe & Bow Land Team
- Demo Update: Difficulty Tweaks and Gameplay Improvements - 4 April 2025
Developing a platformer with puzzles and action is no easy task, especially when it comes to finding the right balance in difficulty. It becomes even more challenging if you don’t have enough people to test the game and give you feedback. That’s why it took us a bit longer to realize that the demo could be too difficult for many players, especially considering current expectations. Once we saw that, we quickly got to work redesigning the demo to make it more accessible to a wider audience. We’ve significantly reduced the level of danger and the need for extreme precision to overcome obstacles. Now the experience is smoother and more enjoyable, without sacrificing the essence of the game. That said, the puzzle element remains intact. You’ll still need to think through your strategy to progress. So don’t expect an easy ride: finishing the demo will still be a real challenge.
- What do I like about the games that inspired me? - 26 March 2025
The games that inspired me to create Axe & Bow Land have many qualities I adore. In a previous post, I mentioned some of them, but today I want to dive deeper into what makes them so special to me. One of the most fascinating aspects is their innovative gameplay and unique mechanics. Bubble Bobble introduced a brilliant dynamic by allowing players to trap enemies in bubbles and use them as platforms to ascend. It also featured water streams that carried players along, adding more depth to movement. Its sequel, Rainbow Islands, took a completely different approach: the main attack became a parabolic rainbow shot that also served as a platform for climbing vertical levels. With practice, players could master techniques like double jumping by chaining rainbows, adding a wide variety of strategies. Later on, Parasol Stars introduced another interesting mechanic: collecting balls that moved…
- 🎵 Discover the unreleased remixes of Axe & Bow Land 🎶 - 17 March 2025
We are big fans of catchy melodies from games like Bubble Bobble or The New Zealand Story, and that inspiration led us to create the soundtrack for Axe & Bow Land. Some of the original compositions were created with more realistic instruments before being adapted to the final game style. That's why we decided to release this video to share these alternative versions with you. What do you think of these remixes? Do you like them more than the ones in the game? We’d love to hear your thoughts. We plan to keep sharing more music content in the future, so if you like this video, support us with a thumbs up. Don’t forget to download the demo and add Axe & Bow Land to your wishlist! Thank you so much!
- What games inspired me to make Axe & Bow Land? - 10 March 2025
The games that have inspired me the most in creating Axe & Bow Land are primarily Rainbow Islands, though SonSon has also influenced the gameplay and graphical style to a lesser extent. In terms of aesthetics, I would also cite games like Parasol Stars, Bubble Bobble Symphony, Adventure Island, and Alex Kidd in Miracle World, among others. Rainbow Islands is one of my top three arcade games, alongside Final Fight and the first Shock Troopers. It’s an incredible game with a concept that is not only original but also extremely fun when you fully understand its mechanics, allowing it to be played like no other game. With Axe & Bow Land, we aimed to capture that essence and create a similar experience, but with its own unique identity. For Bowie's levels, the archer, the initial inspiration was to design a gameplay style similar to SonSon by Capcom, but with vertical scrolling instead of ho…
- Progress Update on Axe & Bow Land! New Worlds, Polishing, and Closer to Launch - 28 February 2025
Hello, adventurers of Axe & Bow Land! Since the release of our demo in December, we’ve been working tirelessly to bring you the best possible experience. We’re excited to share with you the progress of our game! We’ve completed all the worlds in the game, except for one, which is getting its final touches! However, there’s still work to be done, including the world bosses and the game’s endings. Additionally, we’re in the polishing phase to ensure every detail is perfect. The project continues to grow with excitement, and we’re closer than ever to having Axe & Bow Land ready for launch. Thank you for all the support you’ve given us so far, and we look forward to sharing more soon! Stay tuned for more news and get ready to join Axel and Bowie on this epic adventure!
