Golden Axe Play Order

Every Golden Axe entry in release order, from the arcade classic to the modern revival. Start with the 1989 original.

Arcade original

1. 1 Golden Axe 1989 · game 1989 arcade debut; the Genesis port adds Death Bringer as the true final boss. Start here.

8-bit spinoffs

1. 2 Golden Axe Warrior 1991 · game Master System action adventure in the Zelda style.
2. 3 Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe 1991 · game Game Gear action adventure spinoff starring Ax Battler.

Genesis sequels

1. 4 Golden Axe II 1991 · game Genesis sequel against the new villain Dark Guld.
2. 6 Golden Axe III 1993 · game Japan-only on Genesis; reached the West through later compilations.

Arcade sequel

1. 5 Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder 1992 · game Arcade-only sequel supporting up to four players.

Fighting spinoff

1. 7 Golden Axe: The Duel 1994 · game One-on-one fighting spinoff for arcade and Saturn.

Modern revival

1. 8 Golden Axe: Beast Rider 2008 · game PS3 and Xbox 360 reboot starring Tyris Flare.
2. 9 Golden Axed 2020 · game Free single-level prototype released for Sega's 60th anniversary.