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 September 13th 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 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played hack and slash game, thanks to its 129,545 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.0
118,511
50,510
129,545
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 18,219 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
18,219
players
3. 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. While seeing 5,909 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among hack and slash games based on player count.
7.9
88,027
22,596
5,909
players
4. 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. With 5,678 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
8.8
209,822
25,269
5,678
players
5. Hero Siege
Hero Siege brings you the loot with a legion of playable character classes, procedually generated world, over 1000 unique items, endless replayability and a wide variety of dungeons and dangerous zones to explore! Hero Siege is a game developed and published by . Released on January 29th 2014 has received 43,512 reviews of which 29,813 were positive and 13,699 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 4,231 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
6.8
29,813
13,699
4,231
players
6. 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. With 3,341 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
6.5
32,969
17,333
3,341
players
7. 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 3,285 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
7.0
80,268
32,692
3,285
players
8. The Riftbreaker
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive. The Riftbreaker is a game developed and published by . Released on October 14th 2021 has received 18,005 reviews of which 16,245 were positive and 1,760 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,947 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
8.8
16,245
1,760
2,947
players
9. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat in your fully customized armored suit as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous world on land or in the air. Take on titanic boss battles with alone or with up to two other friends in online co-op! Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a game developed and published by . Released on September 05th 2025 has received 1,083 reviews of which 756 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 2,595 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
6.7
756
327
2,595
players
10. 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 2,537 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
9.3
60,844
3,288
2,537
players
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