Overview
About this game
Take Back the Backyard
Nettle Slasher is a simple straightforward slasher about clearing a summer garden that's been completely taken over by stinging nettles. You play as a teenager on vacation, armed with all kinds of makeshift weapons made from sticks: melee and ranged, just like in the backyard games of childhood.
There’s no grand story, no complicated systems. Just grab a stick and start cutting down weeds.
It’s the kind of game you play when you want to turn your brain off for a while. Whether you're in for ten minutes or an hour, the goal is simple: take down the nettles, explore the garden, and maybe step past the old gate into something a bit darker.
But make sure you're back before dinnertime!
Key Features
• A wide range of stick-based weapons
From simple branches to blasters, every weapon is imagined and improvised. Each one feels a little different. Try melee or ranged tools depending on your style.
• A backyard turned overgrown battlefield
Move through tall nettles, blocked paths and forgotten corners. The garden is dense, messy, and full of surprises.
• No pressure, no grind
No missions, no timers, no scoring. It’s a game you can pick up anytime and play at your own pace.
• Optional exploration
You can stay in the safe parts of the yard, or step through the old gate and see what’s beyond.
• Built around childhood imagination
It's a simple fantasy: hitting plants with a stick and calling it a mission. Now you can do it without leaving the house.
Why Play Nettle Slasher?
• Instant, satisfying gameplay
No long intros, no tutorials. Jump in and start cutting weeds.
• Fits into short play sessions
Perfect for breaks, after work, or whenever you need to zone out for a bit.
• Unique and lighthearted tone
Not heroic, not epic. Just fun and grounded in a familiar feeling.
• Low system requirements
Fast to install, quick to launch, easy to run.
• Made by a small indie team
Built with care and focus on keeping things simple and enjoyable.
