Best Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,588 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 7/10/2025.
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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 281,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 276,994 positive reviews and 4,998 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| 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 167,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,221 positive reviews and 3,795 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 71,793 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,383 positive reviews and 1,410 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| 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 1,161,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,122,288 positive reviews and 39,089 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $47.99 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 | $47.99 |
| 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 169,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,953 positive reviews and 4,987 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,429 positive reviews and 135 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).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,654 positive reviews and 911 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,142 positive reviews and 3,374 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 |
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 159,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 153,533 positive reviews and 6,402 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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 | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1593500 |
10. 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 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 150,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 144,337 positive reviews and 5,993 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 601150 |
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| 5,030 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,776 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 160 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,355 | 8/19/2024 | 96 | $47.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,946 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,995 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,157 | 1/14/2022 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,207 | 3/7/2019 | 95 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 9/29/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 412 | 1/9/2014 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,305 | 1/26/2015 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/27/2023 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,793 | 3/21/2019 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 467 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $11.04 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/17/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 423 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $6.66 | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 11/8/2023 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 319 | 4/23/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Katana ZERO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Black Myth: Wukong on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). God of War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Devil May Cry 5 on Steam. Steam Store.