Best Hack and Slash Games
616 Hack and Slash games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
Released: Nov 1, 1996
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Game modes: Single player
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is a top-down action-adventure video game with role-playing game elements.
Legend of Mana
Released: Jul 15, 1999
Critic rating: 80.4 / 100 • 46 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
While incorporating action role-playing game elements from the three games which preceded it, Legend of Mana has its own distinct style of gameplay.
Batman
Released: Dec 31, 1989
Critic rating: 80.4 / 100 • 43 votes
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Puzzle, Racing, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, MSX
Game modes: Single player
The movie of the decade is now the game of the year!
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Released: Sep 29, 2009
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is an action-adventure hack and slash game, an enhanced version of Ninja Gaiden II with updated visuals, higher resolution, and reworked content.
Sifu
Released: Feb 8, 2022
Critic rating: 78.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
No More Heroes
Released: Dec 6, 2007
Critic rating: 81.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The journey to become the #1 assassin begins with a single slice.
Persona 5 Strikers
Released: Feb 20, 2020
Critic rating: 81.2 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Persona 5 Strikers is a crossover between Koei Tecmo's hack and slash Dynasty Warriors series and Atlus's turn-based role-playing game Persona series.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Released: Nov 19, 2020
Critic rating: 80.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
See Hyrule 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game and experience the events of the Great Calamity.
Devil May Cry 4
Released: Jan 31, 2008
Critic rating: 81.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Devil May Cry 4 is the second sequel to the original Devil May Cry game.
One Finger Death Punch
Released: Sep 1, 2013
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen!
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Released: Dec 1, 2025
Critic rating: 84.4 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a side-scrolling beat 'em up featuring 15 playable Marvel heroes.
Heavenly Sword
Released: Sep 12, 2007
Critic rating: 88.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Game modes: Single player
Developed by Ninja Theory, Heavenly Sword is a visually stunning martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East.
Darksiders
Released: Jan 5, 2010
Critic rating: 81.6 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Apocalyptic power of War: Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way.
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
Released: Dec 1, 2005
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones is an action-adventure game blending acrobatic platforming, puzzle-solving, and hack and slash combat, and the final chapter of the Sands of Time trilogy.
The Rogue Prince of Persia
Released: Aug 20, 2025
Critic rating: 79.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
The Rogue Prince of Persia is a 2D action-platformer developed by Evil Empire in collaboration with Ubisoft.
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
Released: Oct 8, 2024
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
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, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The battle against Hatred has only just begun.
Dissidia Final Fantasy
Released: Dec 18, 2008
Critic rating: 86.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation Portable
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Dissidia Final Fantasy is a 3D-arena fighting game with RPG elements featuring 20 characters, heroes and villains, from the first 10 final fantasy games summed by the god of discord and the goddess of harmony to fight over the fate of the world.
Path of Exile
Released: Oct 23, 2013
Critic rating: 78.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
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.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Released: Jul 19, 2024
Critic rating: 85.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Fend off foul creatures and lead the Spirit Stone Maiden on her path.
40 Winks
Released: Nov 1, 1999
Critic rating: 79.9 / 100 • 22 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Web browser, PlayStation 3, Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Game modes: Single player
40 Winks (also known as "Ruff & Tumble") is a 3D action-platform game in which you play as Ruff or Tumble, two children who must battle ghosts, goblins and other monsters in their dream-world.
Final Fight 3
Released: Dec 21, 1995
Critic rating: 79.9 / 100 • 61 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Arcade
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
Metro City is under attack, and this time a new crime organization is claiming responsibility.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Released: Jun 24, 2022
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Prepare for a different story set in the same universe as Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
God of War II
Released: Nov 17, 2009
Critic rating: 79.8 / 100 • 62 votes
Rating: M
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
Game modes: Single player
A remaster of God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE).
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
Released: Apr 6, 1990
Critic rating: 79.8 / 100 • 59 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player
The Ninja Ryu is back to avenge the death of his father, and stop the Evil Ashtar.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
Released: Mar 26, 2020
Critic rating: 76.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
The Pirate Warriors are back and bring with them a more explosive story, more environments and even crazier attacks in ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4.