The Best Rpg hack-and-slash Games for Xbox Series X

Update : The First Berserker: Khazan added at rank #4.
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DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS (2025)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s

Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms


  • hack-and-slash
  • battle
  • historical
  • fight
  • rpg
  • martial
  • action
  • spectacle
  • musou
  • story
  • arts
  • tactical
  • combat
  • narrative
  • strategy

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Path of Exile 2 (2024)

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early access Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X

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.


  • rpg
  • arpg
  • action
  • dark
  • boss
  • fantasy
  • loot
  • hack-and-slash
  • isometric
  • multiplayer
  • boss-fight
  • dungeon-crawler
  • mmo
  • souls

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Join the rebellion in The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story! As Sylas, a spell-stealing mage, you'll liberate your homeland, command powerful magic, and uncover secrets of the past. With fast-paced action, intriguing story, and stunning visuals, you'll be immersed in a world of strategic combat and political intrigue. Whether you're a League of Legends fan or a newcomer, this game will captivate you!


What we like:
  • Captivating universe and story
  • Engaging and strategic combat
  • Variety of spells to steal and use
  • Beautiful pixel art style
  • Fun boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Game length is short
  • Environments can feel repetitive

  • rpg
  • pixel
  • combat
  • action
  • rogue-like
  • top-down
  • moba
  • battle
  • hack-and-slash
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • story
  • fight
  • 2d
  • magic

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The First Berserker: Khazan (2025)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s j Xbox Series X Playstation 5

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.


  • boss
  • souls
  • boss-fight
  • rpg
  • action
  • anime
  • hardcore
  • combat
  • dark
  • skill
  • fantasy
  • battle
  • fight
  • hack-and-slash
  • combo

5

SD Gundam Battle Alliance (2022)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox Series X

SD Gundam Battle Alliance is a multiplayer Gundam action RPG where you can smash foes solo or with friends in thrilling mechanized combat. Acquire new mobile suits, power them up, and take them into battle in various missions!


  • mech
  • rpg
  • cooperative
  • modeling
  • action
  • animation
  • anime
  • robots
  • historical
  • lore
  • hack-and-slash
  • battle
  • 3-person
  • third-person
  • beat-em-up

6

Afterimage (2023)

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75
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s

Afterimage is a Metroidvania game where you play as Renee, a young girl who survived an attack and sets out on a journey to regain her memory. Battle fierce enemies and explore the ruins of Engardin with over 200 different equipment options and deep RPG mechanics, crafting a unique gameplay experience. The stunning hand-drawn art style and original orchestral soundtrack add to the immersive experience.


What we like:
  • Smooth and responsive combat
  • Excellent exploration and enormous map
  • Exciting weapon and skill progression
  • Varied enemy design
  • Nice visuals and relaxing soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty ramp-up can feel abrupt and inaccessible areas can be frustrating
  • Lack of minimap can be inconvenient
  • Poorly made quests and bad progression system
  • Poorly designed boss fights except for a few

  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • souls
  • boss
  • hand-drawn
  • 2d
  • exploration
  • rpg
  • anime
  • multiple-endings
  • scroller
  • lore
  • action-adventure
  • hack-and-slash
  • combat

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Batora: Lost Haven (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Batora: Lost Haven invites you on an epic choice-driven adventure. Unleash your combat skills in a post-apocalyptic world, solve captivating puzzles, and shape the fate of the universe. Switch between physical and mental natures, explore diverse cultures and face moral dilemmas. Are you ready to restore your Lost Haven?


What we like:
  • Engaging world with a unique premise
  • Fluid and intuitive combat system
  • Stunning visual presentation and voice acting
  • Offers a sense of accomplishment
  • Choice-driven gameplay that enhances replayability
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay loop
  • Story and characters lack depth
  • Some combat mechanics can be frustrating

  • isometric
  • rpg
  • twin-stick
  • action
  • hack-and-slash
  • action-adventure
  • multiple-endings
  • choices
  • puzzle
  • lore
  • shooter
  • cinematic
  • story
  • combat

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Blade of Darkness (2021)

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Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One

Unleash your inner warrior in Blade of Darkness! You'll explore a dark fantasy world, wield a variety of powerful weapons, and face off against gruesome foes. With four unique characters to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, you'll need to strategize to conquer your enemies. Despite its flaws, this game delivers a satisfying and immersive hack 'n slash experience.

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What we like:
  • Engaging combat with a variety of weapons
  • Immersive and detailed world
  • Four unique characters to choose from
  • Satisfying dismemberment system
  • Atmospheric music and narration
What could be improved:
  • Steep learning curve and difficult controls
  • Weak storyline and character development
  • Some weapons are practically useless
  • Repetitive gameplay

  • dark
  • fantasy
  • souls
  • rpg
  • gore
  • action-adventure
  • hack-and-slash
  • combat
  • violent
  • third-person
  • action
  • atmospheric
  • medieval
  • difficult
  • lore

9

Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition (2023)

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Playstation 4 j Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox One

Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.


  • rpg
  • cooperative
  • hack-and-slash
  • action
  • medieval
  • pixel
  • adventure
  • online

10

Ghostlore (2023)

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Xbox Series X PC Windows Xbox One

Ghostlore is an action-RPG based on Southeast-Asian folklore that offers an expansive character and item customization system, unique Glyph and skill Glyph systems, and captivating 2D isometric art. Encounter over 40 different enemies and unleash your hero's powers using multiclassing, Glyphs, weapons, amulets, and Talismans. Local and online multiplayer support adds to its exciting gameplay. However, the game is still a work-in-progress, and players should only purchase it if they are comfortable with its current state.


What we like:
  • Customizable character builds with multiclassing
  • Charming pixelated graphics and unique aesthetic
  • Interesting glyph and skill glyph system
  • Decent loot drops and equipment with passive stats
  • Endless mode for farming levels and gear
What could be improved:
  • Limited content and needs more story
  • Balancing issues for solo play
  • Respecs are expensive
  • Melee skills don't scale as well

  • arpg
  • mythology
  • cooperative
  • hack-and-slash
  • isometric
  • loot
  • action
  • moddable
  • rpg
  • lore
  • dungeon-crawler
  • diablo
  • character
  • customization
  • procedural

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