Free Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,317 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 5/10/2024.
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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 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 575,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501,529 positive reviews and 73,731 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 220,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196,303 positive reviews and 24,253 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 22,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,132 positive reviews and 978 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 60, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,424 positive reviews and 8,881 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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,293 positive reviews and 982 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,916 positive reviews and 1,183 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.
7. 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 51, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,576 positive reviews and 9,042 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 | 10/12/2022 |
| Developer | Needs Games |
| Publisher | LINE Games |
| Steam App Id | 1549250 |
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 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 687 positive reviews and 284 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 | 7/22/2022 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,108 positive reviews and 3,502 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 |
10. Neverwinter
Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!
Neverwinter has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,146 positive reviews and 8,438 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 Neverwinter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Franchise | Arc Games |
| Developer | Cryptic Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 109600 |
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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 | 37,119 | 3/25/2013 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,232 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,347 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,943 | 7/28/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,886 | 3/17/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,704 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,062 | 10/12/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,056 | 7/22/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 807 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 688 | 12/5/2013 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 658 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 588 | 10/6/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 426 | 7/30/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 368 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 361 | 6/25/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 8/19/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 310 | 9/18/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 5/13/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 273 | 7/2/2014 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 271 | 3/28/2016 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). BLEACH Brave Souls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Neverwinter on Steam. Steam Store.