Free Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,336 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 2/21/2026.
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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 652,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 571,512 positive reviews and 80,797 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 47,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,631 positive reviews and 2,292 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 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,038 positive reviews and 4,233 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
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 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 244,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,550 positive reviews and 26,798 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,959 positive reviews and 1,389 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 |
6. 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 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,242 positive reviews and 12,143 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
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 19,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,465 positive reviews and 5,833 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Incremental Epic Hero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,142 positive reviews and 444 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Incremental Epic Hero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/2/2025 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
9. PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager
Discover a new style of RPG management gameplay. Experience the fun of an idle RPG that blends an innovative four-view battle system with a deep hero-growth mechanic.
PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 651 positive reviews and 312 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/27/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Tesseract Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3882730 |
10. Duet Night Abyss
A Thrilling Hybrid Action RPG, featuring a Dual Narrative
Duet Night Abyss has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 785 positive reviews and 417 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Duet Night Abyss on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/19/2026 |
| Developer | Pan Studio |
| Publisher | Hero Games |
| Steam App Id | 3950020 |
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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| 50,661 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,266 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,897 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,615 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,980 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,367 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,985 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,447 | 1/2/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 825 | 11/27/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 818 | 1/19/2026 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 685 | 7/28/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 657 | 12/5/2013 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 620 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 211 | 12/20/2019 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 7/2/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 2/3/2026 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 8/28/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 161 | 5/16/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 21). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 7). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). PANOPTYCA : Idle RPG Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). Duet Night Abyss on Steam. Steam Store.