Best Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated hack and slash games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free hack and slash games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Sea Fantasy
Save the world by fishing! This is a brand new action RPG game where you stand on an adventure to fish the Sea'Az, the marine life of this world, in a vast pixel world. This is not a peaceful fishing game. The destruction of the world is imminent....
Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Grimlord
Grimlord is a Dark Fantasy Action Souls-like RPG - on VR. Awakened in a monastery deep in the Lonely Mountains, you walk in an epic quest as the adventurer standing before the darkness and striving for the light against the tyrannical Grim Lord.
Clone Drone in the Hyperdome
Cut robots apart in VR. Feel your sword disintegrate their metal bodies. Now you live and die in the Crashloop, a roguelike tournament to the death. Lock swords! Shoot shurikens from your wrist! This is CLONE DRONE... in the HYPERDOME!!!
The Spirit of the Samurai
A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.
Blade of God X: Orisols
BOGX emerges from the shadows as a captivating dark-themed Action RPG, marking a thrilling continuation of the Blade of God saga. From Game, Beyond Game. Inheritor, the gods lie vanquished in twilight— You stand as the last sentinel.
Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
VOIN
Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.
DigDigDrill
DigDigDrill is an underground mining and resource collecting game. Dig freely for minerals and treasures. Use the items you collect to forge your original drills in a hack-and-slash style equipment system.
Wild Woods
Wild Woods is a couch co-op game full of action, teamwork and woodland critters. One to four players take on the role of brave little cats defending their wooden wagon on its way through a dangerous forest. Clever cooperation is key - their way is full of obstacles!
Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
Priest Simulator: Vampire Show
A mockumental action game. Go forth and rock in the absolute weirdest and most messed up simulator in the history of sandbox shooters. Fully unprofessional English language version. This dub will have you in stitches.
Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
Baldur's Gate and Dark Souls had a baby! A thrilling RPG game that blends real-time action with an isometric view, set in a world of magic and monsters. Players must navigate through dangerous dungeons, battle fierce bosses, and uncover ancient secrets to save Plamen from an impending doom!
Bioweaver
Bioweaver is an RPG game with the main content of treasure hunting and character building. You can use basic programming logic to deeply customize your skill sets, and you can also create organs with different attributes and functions with the special crafting system.
Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Wake up, it’s time for the real nightmare to begin. Make your way through a terrorizing house, uncover the secrets of a haunted hospital, fight through hordes of the undead, and try to escape Nightmare House.
Temtem: Swarm
Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.
XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
Time Treker
Choose your pilot and build your own custom mecha with 17+ weapons and 55+ attachments, then jump to the battlefield against hundreds of enemies to save spacetime itself in this thrilling sci-fi bullet heaven!
Dark Hunting Ground
Hunt the monsters that swarm the Dark Hunting Ground, collect the spoils, develop your skills freely and wisely and fight to become the strongest hunter!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
TMNT Splintered Fate - Unleash the Turtles in a rogue-like quest to rescue Splinter from the Foot Clan! Master ninja skills, unite in bodacious co-op gameplay, and conquer iconic NYC locales.
Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
Welcome to Slime 3K, an unhinged roguelite bullet-heaven set in the Despot’s Game universe! Build a deck of crazy weapons, grow stronger and devour hordes of pink puny humans as a murderous jelly blob on a warpath of death, violence and pretzels.
Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Ys X: Nordics
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Most played hack and slash games on Steam
Take a look at the top hack and slash games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win. Path of Exile is a free to play, dark fantasy and action rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 235,091 reviews of which 209,822 were positive and 25,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played hack and slash game, thanks to its 156,532 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
209,822
25,269
156,532
players
2. Lost Ark
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG. Lost Ark is a mmorpg, free to play and action rpg game developed by Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon Games. Released on February 11th 2022 has received 202,021 reviews of which 143,481 were positive and 58,540 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 12,936 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among hack and slash games based on player count.
7.1
143,481
58,540
12,936
players
3. Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a action rpg, hack and slash and rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 169,021 reviews of which 118,511 were positive and 50,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. While seeing 12,895 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among hack and slash games based on player count.
7.0
118,511
50,510
12,895
players
4. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a horror, team-based and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 112,960 reviews of which 80,268 were positive and 32,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 6,530 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
7.0
80,268
32,692
6,530
players
5. Diablo® IV
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content. Diablo® IV is a action rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment and Inc.. Released on October 17th 2023 has received 50,302 reviews of which 32,969 were positive and 17,333 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 5,697 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
6.5
32,969
17,333
5,697
players
6. Last Epoch
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts. Last Epoch is a action rpg, loot and hack and slash game developed and published by Eleventh Hour Games. Released on February 21st 2024 has received 110,623 reviews of which 88,027 were positive and 22,596 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 3,851 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
7.9
88,027
22,596
3,851
players
7. Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Chivalry 2 is a swordplay, medieval and massively multiplayer game developed by Torn Banner Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on June 12th 2022 has received 46,961 reviews of which 37,673 were positive and 9,288 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 3,100 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
7.9
37,673
9,288
3,100
players
8. Devil May Cry 5
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for. Devil May Cry 5 is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 07th 2019 has received 146,133 reviews of which 140,260 were positive and 5,873 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,451 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
9.5
140,260
5,873
2,451
players
9. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre. Hades is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and hack and slash game developed and published by Supergiant Games. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 279,741 reviews of which 274,829 were positive and 4,912 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 2,293 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
9.7
274,829
4,912
2,293
players
10. Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game! Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos is a early access, action roguelike and bullet hell game developed and published by NANOO. Released on May 19th 2025 has received 2,852 reviews of which 1,817 were positive and 1,035 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 1,991 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
6.3
1,817
1,035
1,991
players
Best deals on hack and slash games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of hack and slash games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted hack and slash games.
1. Shadows: Awakening
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Shadows: Awakening is a rpg, action and hack and slash game developed by Games Farm and published by Kalypso Media. Released on August 31st 2018 has received 2,406 reviews of which 1,810 were positive and 596 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for hack and slash category.
7.3
1,810
596
-99%
29.99€
0.47€
2. Cat Quest II
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before! Cat Quest II is a adventure, exploration and action rpg game developed by The Gentlebros and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on September 24th 2019 has received 6,365 reviews of which 6,092 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in hack and slash games.
9.2
6,092
273
-98%
14.99€
0.43€
3. Astral Ascent
Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat. Astral Ascent is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and hack and slash game developed by Hibernian Workshop and published by Hibernian Workshop, MP2 Games and Maple Whispering Limited. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 6,902 reviews of which 6,537 were positive and 365 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in hack and slash games.
9.2
6,537
365
-98%
24.50€
0.54€
4. Torchlight II
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer. Torchlight II is a rpg, action rpg and hack and slash game developed by Runic Games and published by Arc Games. Released on September 20th 2012 has received 44,334 reviews of which 41,126 were positive and 3,208 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
9.1
41,126
3,208
-98%
18.99€
0.56€
5. Going Under
Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus. Going Under is a action roguelike, dungeon crawler and beat 'em up game developed by Aggro Crab and published by Team17 Digital. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 3,718 reviews of which 3,376 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
8.7
3,376
342
-98%
19.99€
0.52€
6. Moonlighter
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero. Moonlighter is a hack and slash, pixel graphics and dungeon crawler game developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 bit studios. Released on May 29th 2018 has received 19,913 reviews of which 16,395 were positive and 3,518 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
8.1
16,395
3,518
-98%
19.99€
0.51€
7. Blue Fire
Embark on an extraordinary adventure through the perished world of Penumbra to explore unique temples filled with increasingly difficult 3D platforming challenges, diverse enemies, quests, collectibles, and more. Slash daunting adversaries, leap through deadly traps and master the art of movement. Blue Fire is a metroidvania, exploration and precision platformer game developed by Robi Studios and published by Graffiti Games. Released on February 04th 2021 has received 2,869 reviews of which 2,339 were positive and 530 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
7.9
2,339
530
-98%
16.79€
0.41€
8. Book of Demons
Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself! Book of Demons is a dungeon crawler, roguelike deckbuilder and hack and slash game developed and published by Thing Trunk. Released on December 13th 2018 has received 11,952 reviews of which 9,539 were positive and 2,413 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
7.8
9,539
2,413
-98%
22.99€
0.56€
9. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
Embark on an adventure in a gothic-noir world, where mad science threatens the peace between monsters and mortals. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is definitive edition of the trilogy with six playable classes and a new endgame mode with a huge variety of open missions! The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is a rpg, adventure and hack and slash game developed and published by NeocoreGames. Released on November 06th 2015 has received 3,705 reviews of which 2,838 were positive and 867 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
7.4
2,838
867
-98%
44.99€
1.00€
10. Bravery and Greed
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying! Bravery and Greed is a multiplayer, rogue-lite and hack and slash game developed by Rekka Games and published by Team17. Released on November 15th 2022 has received 881 reviews of which 678 were positive and 203 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
7.4
678
203
-98%
19.99€
0.51€
Free hack and slash games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play hack and slash games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play hack and slash games.
1. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win. Path of Exile is a free to play, dark fantasy and action rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 235,091 reviews of which 209,822 were positive and 25,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 156,532 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free hack and slash games on Steam.
8.8
209,822
25,269
156,532
players
2. Lost Ark
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG. Lost Ark is a mmorpg, free to play and action rpg game developed by Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon Games. Released on February 11th 2022 has received 202,021 reviews of which 143,481 were positive and 58,540 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 12,936, this hack and slash game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free hack and slash games on Steam.
7.1
143,481
58,540
12,936
players
3. Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents. Torchlight: Infinite is a rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by XD. Released on May 09th 2023 has received 15,548 reviews of which 10,913 were positive and 4,635 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 422, this hack and slash game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free hack and slash games on Steam.
6.9
10,913
4,635
422
players
4. Bioprototype
Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh. Bioprototype is a strategy, auto battler and hack and slash game developed and published by Emprom Game. Released on May 19th 2025 has received 549 reviews of which 495 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 273 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free hack and slash games on Steam.
8.4
495
54
273
players
5. Vindictus
Enter a dark and sinister world where you must battle for survival. With gratifying real-time combat, epic monsters, and glorious visuals, this isn't just another MMO... This is VINDICTUS! Vindictus is a free to play, hack and slash and massively multiplayer game developed by devCAT and published by NEXON Korea Corp. & NEXON America Inc.. Released on June 22nd 2012 has received 7,863 reviews of which 5,300 were positive and 2,563 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 200 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free hack and slash games on Steam.
6.6
5,300
2,563
200
players
6. AdventureQuest 3D
The Void King is raising an army in secret. Death has chosen you as his champion to bring him down. Adventure & quest alongside your friends in this bizarre cross-platform MMORPG from the creators of the original, and comically-redundantly named... AdventureQuest! Weekly releases! AdventureQuest 3D is a mmorpg, exploration and hack and slash game developed and published by Artix Entertainment and LLC. Released on October 28th 2022 has received 9,286 reviews of which 7,584 were positive and 1,702 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 171 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free hack and slash games on Steam.
8.0
7,584
1,702
171
players
7. Eternium
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG. Eternium is a free to play, hack and slash and rpg game developed by Dream Primer and Making Fun and published by Making Fun. Released on August 21st 2023 has received 4,071 reviews of which 3,349 were positive and 722 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free hack and slash games on Steam.
8.0
3,349
722
83
players
8. Drakensang Online
Explore a world of magic and intrigue, filled with terrifying monsters and ferocious enemies! Discover the mysteries of Dracania, battle against the forces of evil and become a hero in Drakensang Online, the award-winning action RPG. Drakensang Online is a action, free to play and adventure game developed and published by Bigpoint GmbH. Released on May 16th 2023 has received 1,835 reviews of which 1,198 were positive and 637 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free hack and slash games on Steam.
6.4
1,198
637
66
players
9. Warlander
Harness the almighty powers of god-like Warriors, Clerics, and Mages, with a unique style that mashes a Medieval-inspired setting, Fantastical items and abilities…and…EVEN POWERFUL ROBOTS! Master siege weapons and cataclysmic spells to control the battlefield and destroy the enemy's core! Warlander is a pvp, moba and hack and slash game developed and published by Toylogic Inc.. Released on January 24th 2023 has received 8,207 reviews of which 5,018 were positive and 3,189 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free hack and slash games on Steam.
6.0
5,018
3,189
38
players
10. Elsword Free-to-Play
Elsword is your exciting, side-scrolling, all-action role-playing game: create your own hero, style up to suit your tastes and show off your skills in countless solo and multiplayer adventures – all presented in awesome manga visuals. Elsword Free-to-Play is a free to play, mmorpg and anime game developed by KOG Co. Ltd. and published by Gameforge 4D GmbH. Released on June 14th 2018 has received 1,026 reviews of which 778 were positive and 248 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free hack and slash games on Steam.
7.3
778
248
34
players