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Best Hack and Slash Games

Top 50 of 516 qualifying games — tagged Hack and Slash (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 Juice Galaxy (2023) Early Access · Psychedelic · Physics · $4.99 + Fun, goofy physics mechanics 50+ Stunning, unique visual design 8 98.5%10,611 reviews 2 Hades (2020) Action Roguelike · Rogue-lite · Hack and Slash · $24.99 + smooth varied addictive combat 81+ reactive evolving story and characters 49− frustrating early difficulty 7 98.0%308,872 reviews 3 Katana ZERO (2019) Pixel Graphics · Action · Great Soundtrack · $14.99 + fast, strategic one-hit combat 44+ deep, stylish, emotionally engaging story 39− years-long wait for promised DLC 11 97.9%76,184 reviews 4 Mount & Blade: Warband (2010) Medieval · RPG · Open World · $19.99 + fun, distinctive sandbox combat and strategy 47+ endless replayability through extensive mods 29− dated, unimpressive graphics 6 97.7%172,505 reviews 5 Touhou Dystopian (2025) Action Roguelike · Female Protagonist · Action · $9.99 + Varied character builds and combat 16+ Varied builds and repeat runs 8 97.8%2,289 reviews 6 Dead Cells (2018) Adventure · Action Roguelike · Metroidvania · $24.99 + fast fluid addictive combat 71+ fresh varied repeat runs 19− frustrating punishing difficulty 16 97.0%183,791 reviews 7 MADNESS: Project Nexus (2021) Gore · Beat 'em up · Hack and Slash · $24.99 + Satisfying combat and engaging mechanics 74+ Strong characters and plot 13− AI and balance issues 8 97.2%17,594 reviews 8 Hi-Fi RUSH (2023) Rhythm · Action · Hack and Slash · $29.99 + rhythm-synced character-action combat 62+ charming characters and lighthearted story 32− quippy dialogue and shallow writing 7 96.9%35,990 reviews 9 Dead as Disco (2026) Early Access · Rhythm · Beat 'em up · $24.99 + Beat-em-up rhythm combat 67+ Catchy, high-quality soundtracks 51− Limited story and content 8 97.0%15,132 reviews 10 Jerma's Big Adventure (2021) Comedy · 2D Platformer · Dinosaurs · Free 97.6%1,389 reviews 11 Black Myth: Wukong (2024) Mythology · Action RPG · Action · $59.99 + Fluid combat and satisfying boss fights 79+ Visually stunning with breathtaking environments 46− Stutters, fps drops, poor optimization 16 96.5%1,212,808 reviews 12 Bing in Wonderland (2023) Casual · 2D Platformer · Hand-drawn · $4.49 + Fluid, varied combat 28+ Distinct, creative visual style 9− Short campaign length 7 97.0%2,160 reviews 13 Yasuke Simulator (2025) Historical · Story Rich · Realistic · $6.99 + Historical accuracy 29+ Enjoyable simple gameplay 17− Janky, glitchy rough edges 7 97.0%2,045 reviews 14 Castle Crashers (2012) 2D · Online Co-Op · Co-op · $14.99 + fun, satisfying beat-em-up combat 37+ excellent co-op with friends 34 96.2%141,280 reviews 15 Tribal Hunter (2022) Action · 2D Platformer · Action-Adventure · $14.99 + Size mechanics and resource management 25+ Memorable characters and writing 9 96.9%1,660 reviews 16 LIZARDS MUST DIE (2023) Historical · Souls-like · Spectacle fighter · $0.79 + loud phonk and cursed dubbing 12+ fast, chaotic combat and abilities 12− short two-hour campaigns 7 96.2%26,437 reviews 17 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (2014) Great Soundtrack · Hack and Slash · Action · $29.99 + satisfying slicing and boss combat 40+ memorable satire, characters, and dialogue 29− brutal, luck-based challenge spikes 9 96.0%89,328 reviews 18 Thronefall (2024) Tower Defense · Strategy · City Builder · $12.99 + fun strategic depth with modifiers 84+ satisfying challenge with modifiers 24− oversimplified or unengaging mechanics 8 96.1%23,757 reviews 19 God of War (2022) Action · Singleplayer · Story Rich · $49.99 + emotional Kratos-Atreus father-son story 68+ satisfying combat, exploration, and puzzles 51− repetitive combat and limited enemy variety 26 95.9%185,147 reviews 20 Brotato (2023) Rogue-like · Singleplayer · Action Roguelike · $4.99 + addictive strategic build experimentation 97+ diverse characters, builds, and runs 33− frustrating or poorly balanced challenge 6 95.9%119,288 reviews 21 STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy (2009) Action · Sci-fi · Third Person · $9.99 + Best lightsaber combat and complete freedom 83+ Excellent dueling with strong mod support 15− Clunky dated controls difficult to learn 6 96.0%13,864 reviews 22 Hades II (2025) Action · Rogue-like · Rogue-lite · $29.99 + addictive refined combat and builds 68+ engaging story and lovable characters 42− weaker anticlimactic main narrative 9 95.7%123,659 reviews 23 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale (2010) Capitalism · Anime · RPG · $19.99 + engaging shop and dungeon mechanics 52+ charming visuals and cute character design 17− repetitive loop becomes tedious 8 96.0%7,537 reviews 24 Spark the Electric Jester 3 (2022) 3D Platformer · 3D · Action · $24.99 + Fast open-ended platforming 38+ Engaging story and narrative payoff 11− Combat disrupts platforming flow 12 96.4%2,044 reviews 25 Nightmare House: The Original Mod (2024) Free to Play · Horror · Action-Adventure · Free + Strong oppressive horror atmosphere 17+ Interesting lore and emotional endings 12− Cheap scares and repetitive puzzles 8 96.0%2,807 reviews 26 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition (2019) Souls-like · Difficult · Action · $59.99 + satisfying parry-focused combat 62+ tough but rewarding mastery curve 33− infuriatingly punishing difficulty 11 95.3%356,352 reviews 27 Dying Light (2015) Zombies · Survival Horror · Horror · $24.99 + smooth parkour and satisfying combat 63+ engaging story and memorable characters 27− generic plot and weak villains 8 95.2%497,807 reviews 28 Halls of Torment (2024) Action Roguelike · Rogue-lite · Bullet Hell · $6.66 + addictive survivor-style combat and builds 83+ retro Diablo dark-fantasy aesthetics 18− grindy slow gated unlocks 7 95.3%31,896 reviews 29 Bastion (2011) Great Soundtrack · Indie · Action · $14.99 + satisfying combat and weapon variety 45+ compelling reactive narration and story 39− very short main campaign 9 95.3%38,243 reviews 30 Stick It to the Stickman (2026) Action · Beat 'em up · Multiplayer · $5.99 + Chaotic physics combat 33+ Excellent low-price value 11− Game-breaking soft-locks 19 95.3%9,042 reviews 31 Dust: An Elysian Tail (2013) Action · Platformer · Metroidvania · $14.99 + fun hack-and-slash combat 53+ hand-drawn visual beauty 36− generic anime tropes 8 95.1%19,100 reviews 32 Bloodthief (2025) Fast-Paced · Parkour · Runner · $19.99 + smooth movement and fast runs 32+ addictive speedrun and secret hunting 14− demanding time trials 7 96.1%1,100 reviews 33 The Riftbreaker: Prologue (2020) Base-Building · Strategy · Hack and Slash · Free + Genre-blending base defense combat 39+ Modern graphics and alien scenery 12− Short single-mission prologue 7 95.4%4,130 reviews 34 Cat Quest II (2019) Adventure · Exploration · Action RPG · $14.99 + Fun and satisfying core gameplay 43+ Well-implemented and enjoyable local co-op 35− Repetitive and lacks narrative depth 6 95.2%7,242 reviews 35 FATE (2013) RPG · Dungeon Crawler · Adventure · $7.99 + Addictive, simple, engaging core loop 61+ Balanced progression from easy to hard 7− Steep difficulty spikes and build imbalances 7 95.3%4,494 reviews 36 Gori: Cuddly Carnage (2024) Controller · Combat · Cyberpunk · $6.81 + fast satisfying hack-and-slash 57+ colorful neon level design 19− cringy excessive dialogue 12 95.7%1,809 reviews 37 Akane (2018) Indie · Cyberpunk · Action · $4.99 + fast-paced arcade combat 41+ cheap price, worthwhile purchase 17− short, limited content 13 95.4%2,909 reviews 38 The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile (2017) Action · Indie · Gore · $9.99 + fast, satisfying hack-and-slash combat 24+ distinctive dark hand-drawn style 20 95.5%1,915 reviews 39 Stonemachia (2026) Souls-like · Hack and Slash · Atmospheric · $13.99 + Rhythmic parry combat 63+ Surreal statue-and-chess visuals 51− Punishing spikes and parry demands 8 95.6%1,447 reviews 40 Blood Spear (2021) Violent · Indie · Gore · Free 95.3%2,379 reviews 41 Anomaly Agent (2024) Action Roguelike · 2D Platformer · Side Scroller · $11.99 + Engaging beat 'em up combat 39+ Funny dialogue and humor 25− Repetitive combat and limited variety 9 94.8%10,038 reviews 42 Cat Quest (2017) Adventure · RPG · Cats · $12.99 + Simple yet satisfying adventure loop 62+ Charming cat puns and cute aesthetics 38− Repetitive quests and combat mechanics 12 94.6%10,728 reviews 43 Astral Ascent (2023) Action Roguelike · Rogue-lite · Hack and Slash · $24.99 + tight combat and varied builds 73+ deep progression meaningful rewards 19− overwhelming chaotic early experience 10 94.6%8,594 reviews 44 Megabonk (2025) Bullet Heaven · Action Roguelike · Rogue-like · $5.99 + Addictive upgrade-driven gameplay 55+ Varied runs and repeat play 20− RNG-gated or weak progression 15 94.2%107,197 reviews 45 BlazBlue Entropy Effect (2024) Action Roguelike · Action-Adventure · 2D · $12.99 + fast, satisfying character-varied combo combat 64+ flashy animations and beautiful visuals 16− laggy, unreliable online co-op 5 94.3%36,637 reviews 46 Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (2024) Shoot 'Em Up · Top-Down Shooter · Rogue-lite · $14.99 + fun chaotic roguelite combat 65+ goofy, bizarre turnip writing 24− repetitive or restrictive roguelite elements 12 94.9%2,239 reviews 47 NanoApostle (2024) Action · Boss Rush · Dark · $19.99 95.1%1,305 reviews 48 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 (2019) Action · Online Co-Op · Third-Person Shooter · $59.99 + Addictive chaotic gameplay at epic scale 66+ Great cooperative gameplay with friends 15− Janky mechanics with steep solo difficulty 7 94.2%11,548 reviews 49 Transistor (2014) Great Soundtrack · Female Protagonist · Indie · $19.99 + stellar soundtrack and voice acting 48+ gorgeous stylized cyberpunk visuals 43− clunky, tedious hybrid combat 11 93.9%31,295 reviews 50 Chronicon (2020) Loot · Action RPG · Hack and Slash · $13.99 + Deep builds and satisfying combat 40+ Many builds and experimentation options 15− Repetitive or shallow combat 6 94.1%9,730 reviews