Free to Play 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 July 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play hack and slash games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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 46,245 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
209,822
25,269
46,245
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 game developed and published by . 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 10,025 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
10,025
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 game developed and published by . Released on May 09th 2023 has received 15,671 reviews of which 10,999 were positive and 4,672 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. While seeing 442 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among hack and slash games based on player count.
6.9
10,999
4,672
442
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 150 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
6.6
5,300
2,563
150
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 135 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
8.0
7,584
1,702
135
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on May 19th 2025 has received 781 reviews of which 706 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
8.5
706
75
95
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 game developed and published by . Released on August 21st 2023 has received 4,101 reviews of which 3,365 were positive and 736 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
7.9
3,365
736
95
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 game developed and published by . Released on May 16th 2023 has received 1,862 reviews of which 1,217 were positive and 645 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
6.4
1,217
645
67
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 game developed and published by . Released on January 24th 2023 has received 8,222 reviews of which 5,028 were positive and 3,194 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
6.0
5,028
3,194
29
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 game developed and published by . Released on June 14th 2018 has received 1,028 reviews of which 780 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 hack and slash games.
7.3
780
248
27
players