Free Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,472 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 3/25/2026.
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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 656,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 575,017 positive reviews and 81,063 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 245,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 218,885 positive reviews and 27,079 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. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
<The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin> is an open-world anime RPG set in the universe of [The Seven Deadly Sins]. Step into the role of Prince Tristan of Liones and explore an open-world Britannia, as you embark on a journey to restore order to a world thrown into chaos by the collision of time and space.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,671 positive reviews and 4,479 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/16/2026 |
| Developer | Netmarble F&C |
| Publisher | Netmarble |
| Steam App Id | 3679080 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,311 positive reviews and 2,367 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,269 positive reviews and 4,469 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 |
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 37,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,409 positive reviews and 12,221 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,419 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,017 positive reviews and 1,402 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 |
8. 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 64, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,499 positive reviews and 8,915 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,624 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,170 positive reviews and 454 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 |
10. Action Taimanin
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Action Taimanin has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,948 positive reviews and 3,254 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 |
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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| 88,987 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65,114 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,633 | 3/16/2026 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,279 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,571 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,983 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,954 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,186 | 7/28/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,403 | 1/2/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,269 | 10/6/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 997 | 11/27/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 913 | 12/5/2013 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 834 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 832 | 8/18/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 830 | 1/19/2026 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 744 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 344 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 329 | 3/20/2026 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 263 | 9/18/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 258 | 8/28/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 28). The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 28). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Action Taimanin on Steam. Steam Store.