Best Hack and Slash games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated hack and slash games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free hack and slash games are available at the bottom of the page.

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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!

Price -77% 4.64€
Rating 9.7
Release 31 Mar 2010

Avencast: Rise of the Mage

Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.

Price 4.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 17 Mar 2010

Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II

Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II pits three teams against each other in a struggle for wealth, power and total domination. Whether using the Gunpowder Keg to clear out a territory full of enemies, or the Javelin to pin your dead foes to a wall, you'll find this game both hilarious and exhilarating.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 12 Feb 2010

STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition

A game that will show gamers the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.

Price 19.50€
Rating 7.4
Release 15 Dec 2009

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

You are the Bard, a selfish rogue weary of pointless sub-quests and rat-infested cellars. Now includes original classic games The Bard’s Tale 1, 2 & 3!

Price 16.79€
Rating 7.2
Release 11 Dec 2009

Torchlight

Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.

Price -82% 2.77€
Rating 8.8
Release 27 Oct 2009

STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast™

The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.8
Release 16 Sep 2009

STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

Price 9.75€
Rating 9.3
Release 16 Sep 2009

Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting...

Price -77% 2.26€
Rating 8.6
Release 14 Sep 2009

Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time

Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 27 Aug 2009

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones™

The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 27 Aug 2009

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 27 Aug 2009

Prototype™

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.

Price -75% 4.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 12 Jun 2009

Two Worlds Epic Edition

... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?

Price -89% 1.56€
Rating 7.5
Release 30 Apr 2009

X-Blades

In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.

Price 12.79€
Rating 6.0
Release 30 Apr 2009

Dark Sector

A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 24 Mar 2009

Larva Mortus

Larva Mortus is a fast-paced hack and slash top-down shooter. As an agent specializing in exorcism, you are tasked to hunt monsters of the supernatural in a dark, ominous, and randomly generated atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 19 Mar 2009

Prince of Persia®

The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...

Price -80% 1.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 10 Dec 2008

Sacred Gold

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

Price -90% 1.00€
Rating 8.3
Release 09 Jul 2008

Overlord™: Raising Hell

How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Price 8.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 28 Feb 2008

Overlord™

Prepare to be tempted, mesmerized and thrilled, become the Overlord, how corrupt you become depends on how you handle any given situation. Your actions impact the game world. With incredible power at your disposal and a team of evil minded minions to do your evil bidding, how will you resist the temptation to be incredibly despotic?

Price 4.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 26 Oct 2007

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Price -75% 1.24€
Rating 8.9
Release 25 Oct 2006

Dungeon Siege II

It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.

Price -79% 1.48€
Rating 7.4
Release 16 Aug 2005

Most played hack and slash games on Steam

Take a look at the top hack and slash games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.

1. Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a action rpg, hack and slash and rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 157,449 reviews of which 114,944 were positive and 42,505 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played hack and slash game, thanks to its 198,293 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.2
114,944
42,505

198,293
players

2. Devil May Cry 5

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for. Devil May Cry 5 is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 07th 2019 has received 137,762 reviews of which 132,069 were positive and 5,693 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 14,766 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among hack and slash games based on player count.
9.5
132,069
5,693

14,766
players

3. Lost Ark

Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG. Lost Ark is a mmorpg, free to play and action rpg game developed by Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon Games. Released on February 11th 2022 has received 201,765 reviews of which 143,481 were positive and 58,284 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 12,598 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among hack and slash games based on player count.
7.1
143,481
58,284

12,598
players

4. The First Berserker: Khazan

The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies. The First Berserker: Khazan is a souls-like, difficult and hack and slash game developed by Neople and published by NEXON. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 11,911 reviews of which 10,831 were positive and 1,080 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 10,006 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
8.9
10,831
1,080

10,006
players

5. 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 is a free to play, dark fantasy and action rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 234,161 reviews of which 209,079 were positive and 25,082 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 7,682 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
8.8
209,079
25,082

7,682
players

6. Diablo® IV

Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content. Diablo® IV is a action rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment and Inc.. Released on October 17th 2023 has received 47,590 reviews of which 31,286 were positive and 16,304 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 6,599 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
6.5
31,286
16,304

6,599
players

7. Last Epoch

Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts. Last Epoch is a action rpg, loot and hack and slash game developed and published by Eleventh Hour Games. Released on February 21st 2024 has received 101,433 reviews of which 78,534 were positive and 22,899 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 5,602 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
7.7
78,534
22,899

5,602
players

8. Devil May Cry HD Collection

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection! Devil May Cry HD Collection is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 14,375 reviews of which 13,257 were positive and 1,118 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 5,409 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
9.0
13,257
1,118

5,409
players

9. 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 is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and hack and slash game developed and published by Supergiant Games. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 278,066 reviews of which 273,223 were positive and 4,843 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 4,926 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
9.7
273,223
4,843

4,926
players

10. Grim Dawn

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence. Grim Dawn is a action rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by Crate Entertainment. Released on February 25th 2016 has received 99,020 reviews of which 92,825 were positive and 6,195 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 4,411 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hack and slash games.
9.2
92,825
6,195

4,411
players

Best deals on hack and slash games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of hack and slash games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted hack and slash games.

1. Darksiders Warmastered Edition

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. Darksiders Warmastered Edition is a action, hack and slash and adventure game developed by KAIKO and Vigil Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 29th 2016 has received 15,711 reviews of which 13,796 were positive and 1,915 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for hack and slash category.
8.6
13,796
1,915

-95% 21.20€ 1.06€

2. Book of Demons

Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself! Book of Demons is a dungeon crawler, roguelike deckbuilder and hack and slash game developed and published by Thing Trunk. Released on December 13th 2018 has received 11,941 reviews of which 9,531 were positive and 2,410 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in hack and slash games.
7.8
9,531
2,410

-95% 24.00€ 1.20€

3. Bravery and Greed

Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying! Bravery and Greed is a multiplayer, rogue-lite and hack and slash game developed by Rekka Games and published by Team17. Released on November 15th 2022 has received 864 reviews of which 665 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in hack and slash games.
7.3
665
199

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

4. Soulstice

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights. Soulstice is a hack and slash, spectacle fighter and character action game game developed by Reply Game Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on September 19th 2022 has received 2,140 reviews of which 1,593 were positive and 547 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
7.2
1,593
547

-95% 39.80€ 1.99€

5. There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition

Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want! There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition is a fantasy, horror and souls-like game developed by Zelart and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on September 19th 2022 has received 867 reviews of which 628 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
7.0
628
239

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

6. Astral Ascent

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat. Astral Ascent is a action roguelike, rogue-lite and hack and slash game developed by Hibernian Workshop and published by Hibernian Workshop, MP2 Games and Maple Whispering Limited. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 6,556 reviews of which 6,212 were positive and 344 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
9.2
6,212
344

-93% 24.71€ 1.73€

7. Trek to Yomi

As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward. Trek to Yomi is a action, adventure and side scroller game developed by Leonard Menchiari and Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. Released on May 05th 2022 has received 2,663 reviews of which 1,887 were positive and 776 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
6.9
1,887
776

-93% 19.71€ 1.38€

8. Torchlight II

The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer. Torchlight II is a rpg, action rpg and hack and slash game developed by Runic Games and published by Arc Games. Released on September 20th 2012 has received 44,233 reviews of which 41,032 were positive and 3,201 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
9.1
41,032
3,201

-92% 19.88€ 1.59€

9. Regions Of Ruin

Regions of Ruin is a 2D pixel side-scrolling RPG with town-building, where you explore, fight and build into an open world that progressively challenges you and your settlement, and threatens the extinction of the dwarven race. Regions Of Ruin is a rpg, adventure and indie game developed by Gameclaw Studio and published by Raw Fury. Released on February 05th 2018 has received 4,511 reviews of which 3,912 were positive and 599 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
8.4
3,912
599

-92% 12.50€ 1.00€

10. Ghostrunner 2

Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack. Ghostrunner 2 is a cyberpunk, action and runner game developed by ONE MORE LEVEL and published by 505 Games. Released on October 26th 2023 has received 9,243 reviews of which 7,488 were positive and 1,755 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for hack and slash games.
7.9
7,488
1,755

-92% 38.75€ 3.10€

Free hack and slash games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play hack and slash games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play hack and slash games.

1. Lost Ark

Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG. Lost Ark is a mmorpg, free to play and action rpg game developed by Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon Games. Released on February 11th 2022 has received 201,765 reviews of which 143,481 were positive and 58,284 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 12,598 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free hack and slash games on Steam.
7.1
143,481
58,284

12,598
players

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 is a free to play, dark fantasy and action rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 234,161 reviews of which 209,079 were positive and 25,082 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 7,682, this hack and slash game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free hack and slash games on Steam.
8.8
209,079
25,082

7,682
players

3. 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 is a rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by XD. Released on May 09th 2023 has received 14,591 reviews of which 10,253 were positive and 4,338 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 330, this hack and slash game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free hack and slash games on Steam.
6.9
10,253
4,338

330
players

4. AdventureQuest 3D

The Void King is raising an army in secret. Death has chosen you as his champion to bring him down. Adventure & quest alongside your friends in this bizarre cross-platform MMORPG from the creators of the original, and comically-redundantly named... AdventureQuest! Weekly releases! AdventureQuest 3D is a mmorpg, exploration and hack and slash game developed and published by Artix Entertainment and LLC. Released on October 28th 2022 has received 9,235 reviews of which 7,550 were positive and 1,685 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 284 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free hack and slash games on Steam.
8.0
7,550
1,685

284
players

5. Blood of Steel

"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons! Blood of Steel is a hack and slash, medieval and rpg game developed and published by YC Games. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 6,761 reviews of which 5,124 were positive and 1,637 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 178 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free hack and slash games on Steam.
7.4
5,124
1,637

178
players

6. Vindictus

Enter a dark and sinister world where you must battle for survival. With gratifying real-time combat, epic monsters, and glorious visuals, this isn't just another MMO... This is VINDICTUS! Vindictus is a free to play, hack and slash and massively multiplayer game developed by devCAT and published by NEXON Korea Corp. & NEXON America Inc.. Released on June 22nd 2012 has received 7,849 reviews of which 5,296 were positive and 2,553 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 169 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free hack and slash games on Steam.
6.6
5,296
2,553

169
players

7. Eternium

Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG. Eternium is a free to play, hack and slash and rpg game developed by Dream Primer and Making Fun and published by Making Fun. Released on August 21st 2023 has received 4,027 reviews of which 3,315 were positive and 712 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 116 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free hack and slash games on Steam.
8.0
3,315
712

116
players

8. Drakensang Online

Explore a world of magic and intrigue, filled with terrifying monsters and ferocious enemies! Discover the mysteries of Dracania, battle against the forces of evil and become a hero in Drakensang Online, the award-winning action RPG. Drakensang Online is a action, free to play and adventure game developed and published by Bigpoint GmbH. Released on May 16th 2023 has received 1,779 reviews of which 1,161 were positive and 618 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free hack and slash games on Steam.
6.4
1,161
618

85
players

9. Warlander

Harness the almighty powers of god-like Warriors, Clerics, and Mages, with a unique style that mashes a Medieval-inspired setting, Fantastical items and abilities…and…EVEN POWERFUL ROBOTS! Master siege weapons and cataclysmic spells to control the battlefield and destroy the enemy's core! Warlander is a pvp, moba and hack and slash game developed and published by Toylogic Inc.. Released on January 24th 2023 has received 8,153 reviews of which 4,981 were positive and 3,172 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free hack and slash games on Steam.
6.0
4,981
3,172

52
players

10. King of Crabs

Battle Royale with crabs! Intense multiplayer action, with up to 100 players! Scrap, scavenge and slaughter your way to becoming the King of Crabs! King of Crabs is a exploration, pve and hack and slash game developed by Robot Squid and Spilt Milk Studios Ltd and published by Robot Squid. Released on September 25th 2023 has received 8,961 reviews of which 7,089 were positive and 1,872 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free hack and slash games on Steam.
7.7
7,089
1,872

36
players