The 412 Best Hack & Slash in 2026

An open-world soulslike action RPG from FromSoftware and George R. R. Martin.

Classic run‑and‑gun action returns with new weapons and chaos‑filled stages

Classic run‑and‑gun action with chaotic co‑op fun

Classic run‑and‑gun chaos returns with fresh weapons and humor.

Fast‑paced run‑and‑gun action returns with new weapons and co‑op chaos.

Master the art of swordplay in a brutal, historic showdown

Classic side‑scroll beat ’em up where a lone vigilante rescues his girlfriend

Embark on a mythic quest to cleanse ancient Persia of darkness.

Survive Manhattan's ruins in a brutal beat‑em‑up and shoot‑'em‑up adventure.

Epic mecha battles meet hack‑and‑slash action on PS3 and Xbox 360

Pilot the legendary Orbital Frame Jehuty in high-speed, frantic mecha combat.

Classic arcade hack‑and‑slash adventure with co‑op password saves

Switch between Young and Teen Ben to battle alien foes across Undertown.

Co‑op arcade hack‑and‑slash adventure through endless monster mazes.

A quirky Japanese Mega Drive simulation sequel from 1993

Co‑op dungeon crawl with four‑player tag‑style chaos.

Return to the Sands of Time with an epic desert adventure.

Descend into madness

Stop Saddam’s forces and protect Gulf oil refineries in a retro action shooter

Bring your physical toy figures to life in this magical third-person action adventure.

Save Metro City from the Mad Gear Gang in this classic beat 'em up.

Relive the 9th season action in a classic 2001 adventure.

Explore Spyro's true origins in an epic, combat-driven action adventure.

Join Spyro and Cynder in their epic final battle against the Dark Master.

Fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash action with brutal precision

Save the world from an evil sorcerer using a fully dynamic spell-casting system.

Retro beat‑em‑up action with neon flair and brotherly brawls.

Action‑packed 3D Pokémon beat ’em up for the 3DS

Ryu battles a cursed arm and a deadly alchemist in a brutal hack‑and‑slash adventure.

Rescue Adam from the Syndicate in this classic beat 'em up sequel.

Toy Pokémon adventure across a mysterious riverbank

Battle through Metro City's streets to rescue the mayor's kidnapped daughter.

Whisk through waves of toy Pokémon in fast‑paced beat‑em‑up action

Control 100 heroes at once to smash alien invasions with style.

Battle through the gritty streets of Metro City to rescue your brother Cody.

Fast‑paced ninja action with brutal combat and epic boss battles.

Experience the gritty underworld of Tokyo and Okinawa as Kazuma Kiryu protects his orphanage.

Co‑op hack‑and‑slash adventure with hand‑drawn humor

Metro City needs you again as a new criminal syndicate terrorizes the streets.

Classic 1984 beat‑em‑up that pioneered side‑scroll action

Play a movie hero turned real action star on the DS with cel‑shaded flair

Epic hack‑and‑slash battles against massive armies on Xbox 360.

Epic fantasy hack‑and‑slash on Xbox 360 with massive battles and stunning visuals

Slash demons, shatter worlds, and cleanse a cursed soul.

Swing into action as Spider-Man battles Electro and classic foes in a 2001 PlayStation adventure

Elemental combat meets epic adventure on the land of Perathia

Wield Mjolnir and battle across the Nine Realms in an epic Marvel adventure.

Stylized katana action across 12 global episodes.

Epic hack‑and‑slash adventure through the iconic arcs of One Piece

A New Beginning

Future Batman battles the Joker in a sci‑fi beat 'em up.

Hunt massive monsters on the go with 3DS-powered action and co‑op adventure

Fight your way through comic panels to escape a living nightmare.

Team up to rescue Roll and defeat Dr. Wily in this classic arcade fighting game.

Play as a half‑vampire assassin in a gritty, gothic action‑horror adventure

Vampire hunter returns for a blood‑soaked sequel

Embark on a dark adventure to restore light to Hyrule.

Embark on Conan's epic quest across Hyboria with swords, combos, and brutal arena battles.

Epic hack‑and‑slash battles across the Three Kingdoms era

Vampire hunting returns with classic platform action

Fight alongside Batman in a gritty beat‑em‑up adventure across multiple consoles.

Epic hack‑and‑slash battles in Japan’s Sengoku era with dual‑character switching.

Battle Skeletor and free Eternia in this classic 1983 arcade shooter.

Vampire hunters battle across Europe in a classic 2D platform adventure

A classic vampire hunt on handheld adventure.

Explore alien worlds and master Isho magic in a side‑scrolling RPG adventure.

A gothic adventure where twin heroes battle darkness across haunted portraits

Epic One Piece action meets Musou-style battles on PS3

Play as the foul-mouthed merc in a hilarious action-packed adventure against Mister Sinister.

A wacky 90s platform adventure where ninja Goemon battles giant robots to save Japan’s culture

Embark on a co‑op adventure to free Narnia from the White Witch’s icy grip.

Slice, crush, and improvise zombie limbs in a living comic‑book hack‑and‑slash.

Sword‑wielding beauties battle hordes of zombies on the Wii

A dark, epic sequel that plunges you into a gothic, open‑world battle against ancient evil.

Unleash shapeshifting powers in a chaotic open‑world thriller

Fight through a crime-ridden city in this classic 1991 Sega beat 'em up.

Crash battles titanic foes in a wild, comedic platform adventure.

Build, battle, and brawl through Gotham in LEGO’s hilarious Batman adventure.

A dark crusade of sword‑and‑sorcery action for the fearless

Embark on a magical RPG adventure across three intertwined stories.

A mixed‑race Assassin fights for freedom in 1765 Louisiana

Relive the movie’s epic battle as you drive, fight, and save Earth from the AllSpark

High‑octane platforming with rocket‑powered action

Survive a deadly medieval theme park in this chaotic co-operative hack and slash game.

Sir Dan returns to Victorian London to battle undead hordes and a demonic sorcerer.

Resurrected hero battles a dark wizard in a cartoonish PSP adventure

Classic arcade hack‑and‑slash adventure brought to the NES for solo or co‑op play

Epic hack‑and‑slash battles across the Gundam multiverse

Sail into epic sword fights and mythic sea battles with Jack Sparrow and crew

Run, fight, and jet through a futuristic conspiracy.

Defend a world from beastmen with sword, magic, and shapeshifting power

Embark on a medieval quest battling Shadow Knights in top‑down action adventure.

Experience a gritty crime drama through the intertwined viewpoints of four unique protagonists.

Step into the brutal Japanese underworld as ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu in a gripping 2005 epic.

Team up as Batman and Robin in fast-paced Gotham beat-'em-up action.

Classic ninja arcade action where you slash, throw shuriken and rescue a princess across changing seasons

Resurrected centurion battles mythic beasts to save Athena

A brutally hard 2D side‑scroller that revives Rayne in blood‑soaked action.

Epic Arthurian beat‑em‑up with strategic blocking and co‑op action

Fight your way out of a Cuban POW camp in classic arcade beat‑em‑up style

Classic side‑scrolling hack‑and‑slash adventure starring a barbarian hero.

Naruto confronts Sasuke in an epic open‑world adventure on Xbox 360

Classic run‑and‑gun action returns with new weapons and chaotic co‑op fun

Slice through time to defeat Aku in a futuristic adventure

Cartoon chaos meets beat‑em‑up mayhem in a hilarious fighting adventure.

Beat‑em‑up adventure with Puffy AmiYumi battling evil doppelgangers.

Morph through time and biomechanical combat in this sci-fi action adventure game.

Side‑scrolling beat‑em‑up starring the Simpsons family in chaotic arcade action.

Explore a hand‑painted world as Dust, wielding the Blade of Ahrah in fast‑paced action.

Experience 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action with an ancient witch facing angelic hordes.

A dark, epic reimagining of the classic vampire hunter saga.

Joe Musashi returns for vengeance against Neo Zeed in classic side‑scroll action

Chaos reigns in a post‑apocalyptic open‑world brawler

Use devastating new gadgets and abilities to take down the villains of Gotham City

Space‑bound hack‑and‑slash RPG where you battle alien hordes in split‑screen co‑op

Epic hack‑and‑slash battles set in ancient China’s Three Kingdoms era

Voodoo warrior battles through the Underworld in a hack‑and‑slash adventure

Twisted fairytales collide in chaotic hack‑and‑slash action.

Fast‑paced urban beat‑em‑up with comic‑style action and killer soundtrack

Smash through an open world as the unstoppable Hulk.

Cartoon Network's teen heroes smash through enemies in classic beat‑em‑up style.

Command minions, unleash chaos, and rule a dark fantasy world.

Battle demonic hordes in brutal co‑op fantasy action

Battle supernatural hordes with four unique hunters in brutal co‑op action

Expand your evil empire with new realms and minions in this darkly comedic DLC

Command minions, unleash chaos, and conquer the world with dark humor

Command mischievous minions in a darkly comic puzzle adventure

Survive a carnivorous nightmare in a sci‑fi horror hack‑and‑slash adventure.

Vampire-hunting action meets gothic platforming in a timeless classic

Slash through Hyrule’s legions with Link, Zelda, and friends in epic co‑op action.

Unleash the legendary fury of Kenshiro and over twenty heroes in epic beat‑em‑up battles.

Play as a zombie and wreak hilarious havoc in a retro‑futuristic city

A relentless retro platformer where knight Arthur battles undead hordes to rescue his love.

Supercharge the battlefield with epic hack‑and‑slash action

Shape history with strategy and slash in Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires.

Epic hack‑and‑slash saga of China’s Three Kingdoms.

Stylish demon-slaying action returns with new heroes

Build, battle and laugh through the Clone Wars in LEGO style

Unleash the dark side in an epic sequel to the ultimate Force adventure

Unleash Dante's fury in the ultimate hack‑and‑slash showdown

Unleash brutal Hokuto Shinken fury in a post‑apocalyptic brawler.

Unleash stylish combat in a demon‑infested world.

Stop Mr. X and his robot duplicates in this classic beat 'em up action game.

Samurai action drama set in feudal Kyoto

Rescue Jessica from the Mad Gear Gang in this classic beat 'em up!

Classic arcade beat 'em up action comes to the Game Boy Advance system.

Embark on a mythic quest with Rygar and the Diskarmor to rescue Princess Harmonia.

Epic hack‑and‑slash adventure with gem‑filled boss battles

Embark on a mythic Native American adventure through time and wilderness.

Summon a legion of demons to battle the darkness in a gothic action adventure

Stealth-action platformer where ninja magic meets classic swordplay

Embark on a stylish, comic book-inspired action RPG adventure to rescue a kidnapped princess.

Ryu Hayabusa battles a cursed alchemist across the globe in an enhanced hack‑and‑slash adventure.

Experience fast‑paced Naruto action on the go

Free-to-play hack‑and‑slash adventure where you battle, loot and build your own fortress

Rewrite history with epic sword‑filled battles in 16th‑century Japan

Teleport, battle Paladins, and unravel Griffin's tragic past.

A twisted adventure into a nightmarish Wonderland.

Chainsaw‑wielding cheerleader battles zombies with style and humor.

Classic crossover beat‑em‑up with toads and twins battling alien threats

Epic samurai showdown in a stylized feudal Japan

Lead legendary samurai into epic Sengoku battles with fast-paced hack-and-slash action.

Battle as Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli through iconic scenes of the first two LOTR films.

Epic hack‑and‑slash adventure across three heroic storylines.

Lead legendary generals in a 3D hack‑and‑slash saga across the Three Kingdoms.

Command minions in a dark fantasy quest for power and redemption

A hand‑drawn action‑RPG where ninja warriors battle cursed swords in mythic Japan

Slay demons

Kratos battles his past in a brutal prequel to the saga

A gritty, hack‑and‑slash RPG set in a war‑torn fantasy world

Battle through an alternate reality where Apocalypse reigns supreme

Wield a massive axe and carve your legend through Norse myth.

Team up with the Wind, Thunder, and Green Samurai Rangers to stop Lothor’s alien invasion.

Defy gravity and unleash massive combos in a high‑octane Power Rangers adventure

Portable monster‑hunting action RPG with solo‑friendly balance and local multiplayer

Fight the darkness in a brutal hack‑and‑slash adventure

Battle the resurgent Mad Gear Gang across the globe in this classic beat 'em up.

Slice through a dystopian metropolis as the legendary ninja Strider Hiryu.

Unleash chaos as a vengeful bear on Perfection Island.

High‑octane cyber‑blade action meets Metal Gear storytelling.

Slash, jump, and slay your way to the dragon's lair in classic arcade action.

Ride a dragon and slash through fantasy foes in a film‑based adventure

Break out of the impossible in a gritty, action‑packed adventure

Fast-paced medieval melee combat for teams and duels

Epic hack‑and‑slash battles set in ancient China’s Three Kingdoms.

A cel-shaded undead assassin hunts for a soul‑stealing artifact.

Become a legendary Spartan in brutal, myth‑filled combat

Experience the iconic showdown in classic beat‑em‑up style

A gothic adventure where vampire hunters wield magic and steel

Unleash the dark side in an epic action‑adventure.

Epic mythic action adventure where a Spartan warrior battles gods and monsters

A revenge‑driven hack‑and‑slash adventure with cinematic sword combat

Survive a zombie outbreak with insane weapons and time‑limited challenges.

Forge your destiny in a brutal, mythic world of combat and puzzles

Epic crossover hack-and-slash on PS3 and PC

Classic sword‑fighting duel with brutal fantasy action

Kratos returns for a mythic quest of vengeance and destiny

Kratos returns to uncover his past in a brutal, mythic adventure.

Kratos battles mythic foes in a breathtaking prequel adventure

Assemble the ultimate superhero team and battle the villainous Cabal.

Fast, brutal hack‑and‑slash action starring master ninja Ryu Hayabusa

Control man and bird in a post-apocalyptic quest for the eight jewels of power.

Experience fast‑paced samurai battles on the go with dual‑screen 3DS action.

Fight demons worldwide as Jackie Chan to stop the Dark Hand.

Classic arcade ninja action, now on PC

A fugitive prince battles his inner darkness to save a war‑torn kingdom.

Control Godzilla in a 10‑level monster‑bashing adventure to save Earth from alien mutants

Bust gangs, power‑up shops, and rescue your girlfriend in a retro open‑world beat ’em up.

Step into the world of the films and fight the machines

Vampire hunting in a gothic side‑scroll adventure

Slice your way to the top assassin rank.

A classic side‑scrolling action‑RPG that continues Link’s epic quest

Classic horror action beats the undead in a haunted fortress

Battle witches and unleash dark knights in a 3D action RPG.

Classic 1986 hack‑and‑slash adventure from Konami

A darker sequel that expands the classic vampire hunt.

Classic gothic platformer with whip‑cracking action.

Explore a haunted castle with classic Castlevania action and RPG depth.

A gothic RPG adventure where a young hero battles the resurrected Dracula in a haunting castle.

The dark origins of the Belmont clan unfold in a gothic action adventure.

Dark vengeance awakens in a brutal action‑RPG set in Dracula’s realm.

A gothic adventure where a young witch battles darkness with magical seals.

A dark adventure that revives the classic vampire hunt.

Vampire hunting returns in a classic side‑scrolling adventure.

A dark saga continues with new twists and fierce combat

Co‑op vampire hunting action for PS3 and Xbox 360

A haunting adventure of puzzles and destiny on the PlayStation 3.

Embark on a thong-tastic adventure as DeathSpank, the Dispenser of Justice and Vanquisher of Evil.

Swing into action with Batman in a classic side‑scrolling beat‑em‑up adventure.

Become He-Man and save Eternia in an epic action‑adventure

A quirky side‑scroll shooter where light and shadow battle within you

Fast‑paced cel‑shaded shooter with 2‑player co‑op action.

Unleash divine brushstrokes in a mythic Japanese adventure.

Unleash the Horsemen in a mythic apocalypse.

Kratos returns for an epic, god‑smashing finale on the PlayStation 3

A darker, faster‑paced quest to escape a relentless time‑hungry enemy

Swing through New York in an open‑world superhero adventure

Explore a gothic castle in a timeless action‑RPG adventure

Plunge into the violent Japanese underworld as former yakuza legend Kazuma Kiryu.

A fallen horseman seeks redemption in a mythic, open‑world adventure

A gothic platformer that redefines classic vampire hunting.

Unleash devastating combos and battle angels and demons in this frantic action game.

A reimagined Devil May Cry with stylish combat and a fresh story

Travis Touchdown fights back to the top of the assassin rankings.

A retro pixel‑art RPG platformer with procedurally generated worlds

A black‑and‑white beat‑em‑up drenched in blood‑red madness

Team up for a sci‑fi beat‑em‑up adventure with racing and retro arcade action

Battle ancient Persian monsters in a hack‑and‑slash adventure.

Wii action adventure bridging Soul Edge and Soul Calibur

Classic arcade beat‑em‑up with RPG level‑up mechanics

Slash through 11 epic levels to defeat Zoras the Necromancer.

Retro ninja beat‑em‑up adventure for the whole family

Control the Beast and protect the enchanted rose in a classic adventure

Sail, swordfight, and plunder in a swashbuckling PS2 adventure

Become a Roman legionary and avenge your family in brutal hack‑and‑slash combat.

Choose your weapons, battle legends, and confront Despair in a retro arcade showdown

Embark on an elemental adventure across Mata Nui’s six realms

Side‑scrolling superhero brawl to stop the Red Skull

Dive into Gotham's shadows with Batman in an action‑packed adventure

Swashbuckling action on Cutthroat Island

Slice zombies with style in co‑op hack‑and‑slash action.

Slash through demons as undead warrior Raikoh to save Japan's capital.

Experience feudal Japan in first‑person sword combat with Wii motion controls.

Swap halves, swap powers—team up in the ultimate Skylands adventure.

Unleash the shield in a high‑octane, castle‑sized adventure.

Strategic hack‑and‑slash action meets turn‑based empire management

Experience the epic hack‑and‑slash adventure of Beowulf on consoles and PC.

Epic hack‑and‑slash action with new warriors and historic battles on Xbox 360 and PS2

Join the Turtles in a retro beat‑em‑up to stop Shredder’s Hyperstone threat.

Team up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a comic‑filled action‑adventure.

Save Yoh's friends from Zeke's fire spirit in an epic shamanic adventure!

Team up as the Turtles to smash the Foot Clan in a hyper‑real 3D brawler.

Classic co‑op beat 'em up with new bosses and extended stages

Lead your army, unleash Musou attacks and save your kingdom from invading rivals.

Grindhouse side‑scroll beat‑em‑up with brutal combos and over‑the‑top action.

Crash, fight, and rescue the world in a turbo‑charged adventure.

Ride a deadly buzz‑saw rabbit through hellish zones and slay 100 monster paparazzi.

Battle legends on horseback in a photo‑realistic Arthurian adventure.

Rescue humanity with a mutating experiment in a sci‑fi platform showdown

Revenge-driven ninja action across seven deadly stages

Vampire‑infused Infamous adventure on PS3

Rescue hostages and defeat bosses in fast‑paced ninja action

Vexx battles darkness with razor-sharp talons across volcanic islands and frozen citadels.

Classic hack‑and‑slash adventure with four‑player co‑op chaos.

Command medieval armies in brutal real‑time battles across England and France

Swashbuckling action adventure as Zorro in 1800s California.

Rent a suit, become a hero, and save Koja Town.

Side‑scrolling action where Harry blasts thugs with a .44 Magnum and fists

A skeletal knight battles undead hordes to become a true hero.

Ride beasts and wield magic in the first 3D Golden Axe adventure.

Fight like the legend in a gritty 2002 Xbox beat‑em‑up

Team up for epic co‑op beat ’em up action in a sci‑fi TMNT adventure

Epic crossover hack‑and‑slash uniting Dynasty and Samurai warriors against the Hydra.

Epic ancient adventure starring the legendary Scorpion King

Side‑scrolling sword‑and‑magic beat ’em up adventure

Slice through conspiracy in a cinematic ninja adventure

Experience the ultimate Jedi showdown in the final days of the Clone Wars.

Battle ancient curses as Anubis in a 3D Egyptian platform adventure.

All classic Sega arcade fantasy titles in one digital can.

Side‑scrolling brawler where Sylvester Stallone battles thugs and avalanches in the Rockies

Travel back in time to slash demons across ten arcade‑style levels

Side‑scrolling horror adventure starring Jonathan Harker

Experience the film's legendary Wudan martial arts in a three‑character fighting adventure.

Turn a movie set into a beat‑em‑up playground with slow‑mo and zoom powers.

Ride the skies and wield mystic armor to stop an ancient evil in a retro fantasy shooter

Become a martial‑arts rabbit hero in a vibrant indie adventure

Side‑scrolling beat‑em‑up with ninja combos and co‑op action

A fast‑paced duck with an electric cord takes on beat‑em‑up action.

Classic hack‑and‑slash adventure rescuing Yuria from Death Adder

Rescue humanity and robots with Astro's seven super powers on the GBA

Survive the night as New York’s most hunted gang

Rise from homie to gang leader in gritty urban streets.

Ash returns with chainsaw, boomstick, and dead‑raising chaos in Dearborn.

Wield the Force as Obi‑Wan in a fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash adventure.

Side‑scrolling action hero battles ghostly foes across time.

Future sci‑fi shooter where you hunt alien murderers with blasters and plasma swords.

Retro beat‑em‑up adventure with dinosaurs and classic cars

Epic hack-and-slash battles set in Japan’s Sengoku era.

Join Po and the Furious Five to save Kung Fu in an epic adventure!

Master Po and the Furious Five in an epic, comedic hack‑and‑slash adventure.

Team up as Batman and friends in a colorful beat‑em‑up adventure

Become the Avatar and master all four elements in an epic beat‑em‑up adventure

Unleash Po’s kung fu to rescue the Furious Five from Tai Lung

Side‑scrolling mutant mayhem in classic co‑op action

Battle demonic hordes with four legendary warriors in a retro sci‑fi action adventure

Climb the tower, dodge enemies, and unlock magical soundtracks.

Horror beat‑em‑up where a cursed mask turns you into a monster.

Retro hack‑and‑slash comedy with indie flair

Samurai battles demons in feudal Japan's darkest war.

Fight for Rome’s redemption in a brutal gladiatorial saga

Classic hack‑and‑slash adventure returns with online co‑op action

Fight like Bruce Lee across the globe in an epic martial‑arts adventure

Unleash urban chaos in a fast‑paced, multi‑character beat ’em up.

Rescue your love from a haunted mansion in a hilarious hack‑and‑slash adventure

Ride dragons, wield swords, and master fire in a classic action‑RPG adventure

Drop‑in co‑op hack‑and‑slash action in a vivid fantasy world

Isometric hack‑and‑slash adventure with classic heroes and new allies.

Ash returns from the asylum to battle deadites in a horror‑comedy hack‑and‑slash adventure.

Team up and battle Dr. Doom’s Lethal Legion in a colorful beat‑em‑up adventure

Team up with Marvel heroes in a tablet-powered beat‑em‑up adventure!

Cartoon heroes battle Thanos for the Infinity Gauntlet in a fun co‑op adventure

Chaos‑filled 2.5D side‑scroller where friends battle monsters in a haunted high‑school.

Cartoon chaos meets beat‑em‑up action in a dream‑world showdown

Rescue the Star Gem and stop the castle’s evil from destroying mankind

Slash through darkness in a 16‑level side‑scroll adventure

Four classic Sega arcade titles in one retro package.

Descend into Hell and battle sin in a brutal third‑person action adventure