Silver Axe: The Honest Elf

Developer: The Island Games

Publisher: Happy Player, Milk Bottle Studio

Mar 5, 2023

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

boss rush
multiple endings

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Summary

Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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- interconnected map
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Positive

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- fantasy
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- non linear
- equipment
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93%

Very Positive

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- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- side scroll
- action
- boss rush
- multiple endings
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- remake
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- pixel
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- equipment
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90%

Very Positive

1,812 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- side scroll
- action
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
- non linear
- pixel
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- equipment
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- item gated
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
- non linear
- hand drawn
- leveling
- skill tree
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- side scroll
- action
- RPG
- Differences
- non linear
- medieval
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- boss rush
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- non linear
- equipment
- leveling
- New Game+
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Developer / Publisher: Mariano Hayón

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- multiple endings
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- Ranged Combat
- Sci-Fi

Silver Axe: The Honest Elf

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