Best Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,929 Hack and Slash games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Hack and Slash game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Hack and Slash game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 271,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266,961 positive reviews and 4,643 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
2. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,284 positive reviews and 3,719 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
3. Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,232 positive reviews and 1,347 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/18/2019 |
| Developer | Askiisoft |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 460950 |
4. Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
Black Myth: Wukong has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,060,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,023,997 positive reviews and 36,450 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Black Myth: Wukong on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/19/2024 |
| Developer | Game Science |
| Publisher | Game Science |
| Steam App Id | 2358720 |
5. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 161,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,417 positive reviews and 4,638 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
6. Hi-Fi RUSH
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Hi-Fi RUSH has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,472 positive reviews and 851 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2023 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 1817230 |
7. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,185 positive reviews and 2,851 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
8. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,828 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. God of War
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
God of War has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 146,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141,237 positive reviews and 5,727 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
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| Steam App Id | 1593500 |
10. MADNESS: Project Nexus
MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Gun your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode.
MADNESS: Project Nexus has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,763 positive reviews and 424 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MADNESS: Project Nexus on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2021 |
| Developer | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Publisher | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 488860 |
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| 4,346 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,400 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 51,123 | 8/19/2024 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,273 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,100 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,777 | 1/14/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 199 | 9/29/2021 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 348 | 1/9/2014 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 968 | 3/7/2019 | 95 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 450 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,434 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,984 | 3/21/2019 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/17/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 980 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $6.66 | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 11/8/2023 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 157 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Katana ZERO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Black Myth: Wukong on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). God of War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). MADNESS: Project Nexus on Steam. Steam Store.