Free Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,853 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 9/20/2025.
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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 631,393 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 552,512 positive reviews and 78,881 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 41,583 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,572 positive reviews and 2,011 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 23,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,344 positive reviews and 2,486 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 240,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 213,455 positive reviews and 26,722 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,407 positive reviews and 11,656 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 |
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 8,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,500 positive reviews and 1,318 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,873 positive reviews and 8,874 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).
8. Undecember
UNDECEMBER is a Hack & Slash Action RPG in which players are able to surpass the conventional limits of skills by endlessly combining variety of Skill and Link Runes. Become a Rune Hunter and experience the joy of farming and growth!
Undecember has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,563 positive reviews and 9,590 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undecember on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/11/2022 |
| Franchise | LINE Games Corporation |
| Developer | Needs Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1549250 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,330 positive reviews and 1,025 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).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,783 positive reviews and 1,424 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.
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| 50,845 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,698 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,797 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,268 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,179 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,636 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,932 | 7/27/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,495 | 10/11/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,217 | 8/31/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,184 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,148 | 10/5/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 831 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 648 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 597 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 501 | 5/8/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 416 | 9/18/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 378 | 12/5/2013 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 274 | 5/13/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 269 | 7/29/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 3/28/2016 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 20). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 24). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 22). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 16). BLEACH Brave Souls on Steam. Steam Store.