Best Hack and Slash Games
616 Hack and Slash games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
Released: Jul 10, 2020
Critic rating: 79.2 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.
God of War: Chains of Olympus
Released: Mar 4, 2008
Critic rating: 87.5 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation Portable
Game modes: Single player
Kratos makes his inaugural appearance on a portable gaming platform in the third instalment of the God of War series.
DmC: Devil May Cry - Definitive Edition
Released: Feb 18, 2015
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
DmC: Devil May Cry - Definitive Edition includes all the stylish action gameplay from the original release, all previously released downloadable content, including the Vergil's Downfall campaign plus brand new modes and additional content, making this the ultimate offering for Devil May Cry fans.
Kingdom Hearts III
Released: Jan 25, 2019
Critic rating: 89.8 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Kingdom Hearts III is the third main installment in the Kingdom Hearts series developed and published by Square Enix.
Rare Replay
Released: Aug 4, 2015
Critic rating: 86.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Shooter, Platform, Puzzle, Racing, Simulator, Sport, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Quiz/Trivia, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Rare Replay is a 2015 compilation of 30 video games previously developed by Rare and its predecessor, Ultimate Play the Game, in their 30-year combined history.
Guacamelee! 2
Released: Aug 21, 2018
Critic rating: 84.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Fighting, Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Seven years after defeating Carlos Calaca, Juan Aguacate is forced to don his luchador mask again to face a new threat - this time to the very fabric of space and time.
The Warriors
Released: Oct 17, 2005
Critic rating: 82.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Based on the 1979 movie of the same name.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Released: Feb 19, 2013
Critic rating: 84.8 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance takes the renowned Metal Gear franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience.
Elden Ring Nightreign
Released: May 30, 2025
Critic rating: 85.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
Elden Ring: Nightreign is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.
Soul Edge
Released: Feb 20, 1996
Critic rating: 83.0 / 100
Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Soul Edge is a 3D arcade fighting game and the first in the Soul series, it is one of the first 3D fighting game in history that place a particular emphasis on the story of the fighters.
Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
Released: Aug 31, 2016
Critic rating: 82.1 / 100 • 83 votes
Rating: PEGI 12
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour.
Streets of Rage 2
Released: Dec 1, 1992
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, PlayStation 3, Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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Yakuza 4
Released: Mar 8, 2010
Critic rating: 80.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Sport, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Game modes: Single player
Yakuza 4 is the fourth game in Sega's crime drama series, known as 'Ryu ga Gotoku' in Japan.
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Released: Feb 17, 2005
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening is a prequel to the first Devil May Cry.
Torchlight II
Released: Sep 20, 2012
Critic rating: 85.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Torchlight II features randomly generated dungeons and numerous types of monsters to fight for loot.
NEO: The World Ends with You
Released: Jul 26, 2021
Critic rating: 84.2 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Explore a stylized recreation of Shibuya, as you take on the role of Rindo to battle for survival and unravel the mysteries of the deadly “Reaper’s Game” in this new Action RPG and follow-up to the classic RPG hit "The World Ends with You."
WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain
Released: Oct 27, 2003
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Sport, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: PlayStation 2
WATCH YOUR BACK Relive the drama like never before in SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain. Create, play and develop your own Superstar through storylines developed exclusively by WWE writers. Track your progress with seasonal stats, earn money to build up Superstar abilities and unlock hidden elements. Featuring enhanced gameplay, new match types and better production values. The most electrifying brand in sports entertainment will ignite the Playstation 2 this holiday season. SEASON MODE Featuring comprehensive statistics, dynamic storylines and Superstar attribute building LEGENDS Sgt. Slaughter, The Million-Dollar Man, Jimmy Snuka and more ENHANCED GRAPPLING SYSTEM MATCH TYPES New match types including Bra-&-Panty and the Elimination Chamber
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Released: Oct 5, 2010
Critic rating: 83.2 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Gabriel Belmont learns of a mask with the power to raise the dead and sets out on a mission to obtain it to bring his recently murdered wife back from the dead.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Released: Sep 30, 2014
Critic rating: 83.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a open world third-person action role-playing video game developed by Monolith Productions and published by Warner Bros.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Released: Jun 16, 2022
Critic rating: 85.4 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed by Tribute Games and published by DotEmu.
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Released: Sep 24, 1993
Critic rating: 81.7 / 100 • 106 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
In the game you are a male or female protagonist (Zeke or Julia), fighting the vampires, mummies, zombies, etc.
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
Released: Nov 12, 2020
Critic rating: 78.2 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Game modes: Single player
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is a PlayStation 5 and PC version of the open-world action-adventure game originally released for PlayStation 4 in 2018.
Guacamelee!
Released: Apr 9, 2013
Critic rating: 84.4 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Released: Sep 30, 2013
Critic rating: 84.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Lego Marvel Super Heroes is a 2013 Lego-themed action-adventure video game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros.
Sleeping Dogs
Released: Aug 13, 2012
Critic rating: 82.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Sleeping Dogs is a third-person open-world action-adventure game set in contemporary Hong Kong.