Free Hack and Slash Games on Steam

Steam currently has 4,639 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 7/25/2025.

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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

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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 625,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 547,396 positive reviews and 78,549 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.

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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 238,941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 212,198 positive reviews and 26,743 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

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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 39,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,436 positive reviews and 1,893 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. 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.

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Wuthering Waves 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 19,652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,687 positive reviews and 1,965 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

5. 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.

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Torchlight: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,498 positive reviews and 4,897 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

6. Terminull Brigade™

Rise in the virtual rebellion together with other players, or alone. Master your Rogueteers with distinct playstyles and customizable builds in this action-packed roguelike game.

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Terminull Brigade™ has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 389 positive reviews and 257 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 7/29/2025
Developer Pew Pew Games
Publisher Level Infinite
Steam App Id 3104410

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.

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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 24,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,661 positive reviews and 8,863 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).

Release Date 7/28/2021
Developer KOG
Publisher KOG
Steam App Id 985810

8. Tap Ninja - Idle game

Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!

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Tap Ninja - Idle game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,371 positive reviews and 1,285 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

9. 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.

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Conqueror's Blade has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,045 positive reviews and 11,144 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
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Steam App Id 835570

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!

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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 12,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,676 positive reviews and 1,379 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.

Release Date 8/18/2020
Developer KLab Inc.
Publisher KLab Inc.
Steam App Id 1201240

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Terminull Brigade™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). BLEACH Brave Souls on Steam. Steam Store.

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