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Yes — you can play Golden Axe right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.

What platform does Golden Axe run on?

Golden Axe is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1990.

When was Golden Axe released?

Golden Axe was released in 1990.

Golden Axe was developed by Synthetic Dimensions.

What genre is Golden Axe?

Golden Axe falls under: Arcade.

Are there cheats for Golden Axe?

Yes, you'll find cheats and codes for Golden Axe in the Cheats section on this page.

How do I save my progress in Golden Axe?

Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.

Is it legal to play Golden Axe online here?

You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.

How do I control Golden Axe?

The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.

Can I play Golden Axe on mobile?

Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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1990 · Arcade · Synthetic Dimensions · MS-DOS / PC

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About the game

Golden Axe began life as Sega's 1989 arcade smash, and this DOS conversion brought the hack-and-slash brawler to home PCs around 1990. Set in the fantasy realm of Yuria, it casts up to two players as one of three warriors seeking revenge on the evil Death Adder, who has kidnapped the king and princess and threatens the land with the titular Golden Axe.

The three heroes are the barbarian Ax Battler, the dwarf Gilius Thunderhead and the amazon Tyris Flare, each with their own reach, strength and magic. The standout mechanic was that magic system, fuelled by blue potions stolen from little gnome-like thieves you kick and beat along the way. Hoard more potions and you could unleash progressively devastating screen-clearing spells. Another beloved touch was the bizarre mounts, dragons and chicken-legged beasts you could knock a rider off and ride yourself, using their tails and fire breath against enemy hordes.

As a beat-em-up it is straightforward, marching left to right through fantasy landscapes clobbering skeletons and armoured brutes, but the co-op play, the magic and the mounts gave it real personality. The PC port could not fully match the arcade's audiovisual punch, and the action is repetitive by today's standards, yet the core loop remains satisfyingly meaty. It is a foundational fantasy brawler that earned its enduring reputation.

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Cheats

Reveal cheats (spoiler)

The DOS conversion of Golden Axe by Synthetic Dimensions has a built-in level select and needs no password for it. On the character select screen, before you pick anyone, just press a number from 1 to 8 — on the top row of keys, not the numeric keypad.

CodeEffect1 to 8 on the character select screenStarts the game on the chosen level. Works in Arcade, Beginner and Duel modes

Beginner mode only has three levels, so numbers 4 to 8 drop you straight into the closing text. In two-player Duel, skipping past level two bounces the game back to the title screen. Some sources say you need to press Space before the number — if the code does not take, try it that way. And one classic trap: the Mega Drive codes (holding A + B + C and so on) do nothing here, this is a different game by a different studio.

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Can I play Golden Axe online for free?: Yes — you can play Golden Axe right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.
What platform does Golden Axe run on?: Golden Axe is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1990.
When was Golden Axe released?: Golden Axe was released in 1990.
Who made Golden Axe?: Golden Axe was developed by Synthetic Dimensions.
What genre is Golden Axe?: Golden Axe falls under: Arcade.
Are there cheats for Golden Axe?: Yes, you'll find cheats and codes for Golden Axe in the Cheats section on this page.
How do I save my progress in Golden Axe?: Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.
Is it legal to play Golden Axe online here?: You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.
How do I control Golden Axe?: The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.
Can I play Golden Axe on mobile?: Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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Platform: MS-DOS / PC
Year: 1990
Developer: Synthetic Dimensions
Publisher: Virgin Mastertronic
Genre: Arcade
Also known as: ゴールデンアックス · Gooruden Akkusu · 戰斧
Players: 1 a více hráčů
License: Freeware

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Series

Golden Axe II (1991)

Golden Axe III (1993)

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About the platform 1981–2000

For two decades MS-DOS was the main gaming platform on PCs. Games launched from the command line and used sound cards like Sound Blaster or AdLib. DOS is the home of legends such as Doom, Prince of Persia and Commander Keen.

Maker: IBM PC / Microsoft · Years: 1981–2000

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