Don't Axe the Messenger
What is Don't Axe the Messenger?
Don't Axe the Messenger is a 2D visual novel adventure about a walk home from grocery shopping that ends in an encounter with the last face the player expected to see. Chapters 1 and 2 are available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Don't Axe the Messenger is a 2D visual novel adventure from developer Lxgically_Speaking. The story opens on an ordinary walk home from grocery shopping that turns into a meeting with the last face the player expected to see, and the player decides how to respond. The mood pairs cute art and romance with horror and creepypasta atmosphere, with the emphasis on story. Chapters 1 and 2 are out in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. The game is still in development, and its first-time developer intends to keep updating and improving it. It runs on HTML5, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Don't Axe the Messenger controls
The developer does not list specific controls on the game page. Click the play frame above and try the keyboard, mouse, or touch; most jam games show their controls on the first screen.
Don't Axe the Messenger FAQ
How much of the story is available?
Chapters 1 and 2 were released on August 7th, 2026.
What languages does the game support?
English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese translations are available.
Is the game finished?
No. It is in development, and the developer says everything will be updated and improved as work continues.
Which platforms can it run on?
The game is offered for HTML5, Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the developer's note says it is only available to download on PC.
Can it be played on a phone?
Nothing in the supplied details mentions Android, iOS, or touch controls.
Where can bugs or feedback be sent?
The developer asks players to reach out through the game's Discord server, which is described as the easiest way to get in contact.
About this game
Read the full developer description
Hey... yes, yes, it's out!
You're walking home one day from grocery shopping, when you're confronted by the last face you'd ever expect to see. What will you do?
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, bugs, or suggestions, I'm most easily accessible on my discord server.
Discord: https://discord.gg/uqgGkqsFQH
August 7th, 2026: Chapters 1 and 2 released, with only English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese translations available. Only available for download on pc.
Everything is to be updated and improved as I continue developing the game. This is my first time EVER doing this, so PLEASE bear with me as I figure things out. Sorry if it's inaccessible for you/not in your language right now, I promise I am trying my best to improve!
Enjoy!
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Hey... sí, sí, ¡se acabó!
Un día estás caminando a casa después de hacer la compra, cuando te encuentras con la última cara que esperarías ver. ¿Qué vas a hacer?
Si tienes preguntas, comentarios, preocupaciones, errores o sugerencias, soy más fácilmente accesible en mi canal de Discord.
Discord: https://discord.gg/uqgGkqsFQH
7 de agosto de 2026: se publican los capítulos 1 y 2, con solo traducciones al inglés, español, francés y portugués. Solo disponible para descargar en PC.
Todo se actualizará y mejorará a medida que siga desarrollando el juego. Esta es la primera vez que hago esto, así que POR FAVOR tenme paciencia mientras resuelvo las cosas. Lo siento si es inaccesible para ti/no en tu idioma ahora mismo, te prometo que estoy haciendo todo lo posible para mejorar!
¡Disfruta!
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Hé... oui, oui, c’est sorti !
Tu rentres chez toi un jour après les courses, alors que tu es confronté à la dernière tête que tu t’attendais à voir. Que vas-tu faire ?
Si vous avez des questions, des commentaires, des préoccupations, des bugs ou des suggestions, je suis le plus facilement accessible sur mon canal discord.
Discord : https://discord.gg/uqgGkqsFQH
7 août 2026 : Les chapitres 1 et 2 sont publiés, avec uniquement des traductions en anglais, espagnol, français et portugais disponibles. Disponible uniquement en téléchargement sur PC.
Tout est à mettre à jour et à améliorer au fur et à mesure que je développe le jeu. C’est la première fois que je fais ça, alors soyez patient pendant que je réfléchis. Désolé si c’est inaccessible pour toi/pas dans ta langue en ce moment, je te promets que je fais de mon mieux pour m’améliorer !
Profitez-en !
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Ei... sim, sim, acabou!
Um dia você está voltando para casa das compras, quando se depara com o último rosto que você esperava ver. O que vai fazer?
Se você tiver alguma dúvida, comentário, preocupação, erro ou sugestão, eu sou mais facilmente acessível no meu canal do Discord.
Discord: https://discord.gg/uqgGkqsFQH
7 de agosto de 2026: Capítulos 1 e 2 lançados, com apenas traduções em inglês, espanhol, francês e português disponíveis. Disponível apenas para download em PC.
Tudo deve ser atualizado e melhorado enquanto continuo desenvolvendo o jogo. Esta é a minha primeira vez fazendo isso, então por favor tenha paciência comigo enquanto eu resolvo as coisas. Desculpe se está inacessível para você/não está no seu idioma agora, prometo que estou fazendo o meu melhor para melhorar!
Aproveite!
Description from Don't Axe the Messenger on itch.io, by Lxgically_Speaking.
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Not listed by the developer: controls, release date, system requirements, playtime, age rating, explicit statement that the game is free, mobile support. We left these out rather than guess.