Free Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,998 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 1/6/2025.
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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 605,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 529,230 positive reviews and 76,155 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 31,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,679 positive reviews and 1,452 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. 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 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 231,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,072 positive reviews and 24,212 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,869 positive reviews and 4,128 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,623 positive reviews and 8,859 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).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 863 positive reviews and 352 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 |
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 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,986 positive reviews and 1,140 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,316 positive reviews and 10,197 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 |
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 11,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,131 positive reviews and 1,291 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. 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 57, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,280 positive reviews and 957 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).
More Free Hack and Slash Games
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| 47,193 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,154 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,639 | 10/23/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,863 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,413 | 7/28/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,665 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,484 | 3/17/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,959 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,765 | 8/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,144 | 9/1/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 674 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 576 | 12/5/2013 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 564 | 10/6/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 387 | 3/5/2019 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 249 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 223 | 9/18/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 215 | 10/28/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 1/30/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 7/30/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 8/19/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). GrandChase on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). BLEACH Brave Souls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.