Best Hack and Slash Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,279 Hack and Slash games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Hack and Slash game rankings were last updated on 5/8/2024.
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1. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades holds the #1 spot for "best Hack and Slash game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246,553 positive reviews and 3,942 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
2. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,365 positive reviews and 3,618 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
3. Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,366 positive reviews and 1,251 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/18/2019 |
| Developer | Askiisoft |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 460950 |
4. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat. Regular free content updates!
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146,649 positive reviews and 4,236 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
5. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,589 positive reviews and 2,022 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
6. God of War
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
God of War has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,757 positive reviews and 4,279 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
| Developer | Santa Monica Studio |
| Publisher | PlayStation PC LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1593500 |
7. Hi-Fi RUSH
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Hi-Fi RUSH has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,594 positive reviews and 643 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2023 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 1817230 |
8. LIZARDS MUST DIE
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,245 positive reviews and 680 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play LIZARDS MUST DIE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff Official Group |
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| Steam App Id | 2532550 |
9. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Juice Galaxy has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,828 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Juice Galaxy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. MADNESS: Project Nexus
MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Gun your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode.
MADNESS: Project Nexus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Hack and Slash games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,432 positive reviews and 397 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MADNESS: Project Nexus on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2021 |
| Developer | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Publisher | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 488860 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 35,149 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,596 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,516 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,730 | 6/23/2023 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,566 | 1/14/2022 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 598 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 9/29/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 1/9/2014 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,288 | 3/8/2019 | 94 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,503 | 1/27/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,235 | 3/21/2019 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 460 | 8/2/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87,822 | 5/6/2024 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 250 | 5/24/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 11/8/2023 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 8/16/2011 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Katana ZERO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). God of War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). LIZARDS MUST DIE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Juice Galaxy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). MADNESS: Project Nexus on Steam. Steam Store.