Free Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,423 Hack and Slash games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Hack and Slash game rankings were last updated on 5/9/2025.
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1. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe holds the #1 spot for "best free Hack and Slash game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 617,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 540,060 positive reviews and 77,040 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Steam App Id | 230410 |
2. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,040 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,333 positive reviews and 1,707 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
3. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,085 positive reviews and 930 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
4. GrandChase
Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters.
GrandChase has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,307 positive reviews and 8,859 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play GrandChase on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209,508 positive reviews and 25,216 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/23/2013 |
| Developer | Grinding Gear Games |
| Publisher | Grinding Gear Games |
| Steam App Id | 238960 |
6. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,217 positive reviews and 1,253 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 3/17/2022 |
| Developer | Broken Glass |
| Publisher | Broken Glass |
| Steam App Id | 1891700 |
7. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,713 positive reviews and 4,547 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Torchlight: Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/10/2023 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 1974050 |
8. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Conqueror's Blade has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,221 positive reviews and 10,778 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conqueror's Blade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2020 |
| Developer | Booming Tech |
| Publisher | Poros Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
9. BLEACH Brave Souls
The world of mega-hit manga and anime BLEACH comes to Steam in this exciting 3D action game! Build a team using your favorite characters from the BLEACH universe!
BLEACH Brave Souls has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,472 positive reviews and 1,351 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run BLEACH Brave Souls on the Steam Deck.
10. 江湖客栈-The Jianghu
Hey,you! This is not a place where the Beggar's can come in and beg for help! Without 100k silver coins, never think you can use our "Jianghu Inn" sign. what? Surprisingly, we managed to get together! Do you really want to give it a try?
江湖客栈-The Jianghu has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,292 positive reviews and 993 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Hack and Slash Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Hack and Slash games available on Steam.
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| 39,543 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,861 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,033 | 4/28/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,126 | 7/28/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,222 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,545 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,412 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,470 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,410 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,191 | 9/1/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,003 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 892 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 851 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 744 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 660 | 12/5/2013 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 339 | 7/2/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 293 | 9/18/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 228 | 3/5/2019 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 226 | 3/28/2016 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 10/28/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 11). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). BLEACH Brave Souls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.