Free Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,283 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 3/19/2025.
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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 612,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 535,815 positive reviews and 76,601 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 233,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 208,672 positive reviews and 25,035 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,336 positive reviews and 1,603 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 |
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 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,010 positive reviews and 8,852 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. 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 8,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,141 positive reviews and 1,193 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 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,890 positive reviews and 10,514 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,286 positive reviews and 970 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).
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 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 972 positive reviews and 386 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. 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 11,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,337 positive reviews and 1,314 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. Action Taimanin
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Action Taimanin has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,331 positive reviews and 3,083 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 | 10/6/2020 |
| Developer | LiLith |
| Publisher | Infini-Brain inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1335200 |
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| 57,934 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,228 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,371 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,410 | 7/28/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,347 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,111 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,102 | 9/1/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,444 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,195 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 826 | 10/6/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 649 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 558 | 12/5/2013 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 318 | 8/9/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 305 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 10/28/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 7/2/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 9/18/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 3/5/2019 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 170 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). BLEACH Brave Souls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.