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 July 15th 2025. Want to explore even more hack and slash titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 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. 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 game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 10,235 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among hack and slash games based on player count.
6.5
32,969
17,333
10,235
players
3. 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 #3 among hack and slash games based on player count.
7.1
143,481
58,540
10,025
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 game developed and published by . 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 8,684 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
8,684
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 7,363 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
7.0
118,511
50,510
7,363
players
6. Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler. Hades II is a game developed and published by . Released on May 06th 2024 has received 64,132 reviews of which 60,844 were positive and 3,288 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 5,137 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
9.3
60,844
3,288
5,137
players
7. 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 game developed and published by . 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 4,282 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
9.7
274,829
4,912
4,282
players
8. God of War Ragnarök
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC. God of War Ragnarök is a game developed and published by . Released on September 19th 2024 has received 31,388 reviews of which 27,127 were positive and 4,261 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 3,089 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
8.5
27,127
4,261
3,089
players
9. Grim Dawn
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence. Grim Dawn is a game developed and published by . Released on February 25th 2016 has received 99,730 reviews of which 93,489 were positive and 6,241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 2,289 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
9.2
93,489
6,241
2,289
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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 2,107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
7.9
88,027
22,596
2,107
players