The Best Rpg hack-and-slash Games

Update : The Slormancer added at rank #9.
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FATE (2005)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows

Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.


  • visual-novel
  • anime
  • hack-and-slash
  • rpg
  • battle
  • boss
  • dungeon-crawler
  • fight
  • action
  • musou
  • combat
  • fast-paced
  • dungeon
  • war
  • narrative

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Troublemaker: Raise Your Gang (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One

Grab a backpack, boxing tape, and focus on what high school is all about: Beating the ever loving crap out of one another! Troublemaker blends favorite action-adventure-beat-'em-up elements from the strongest traditions in the genre.

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  • japanese
  • action-adventure-beat-em-up
  • arts
  • beat-em-up
  • 3d
  • rpg
  • martial
  • fight
  • education
  • hack-and-slash
  • jrpg
  • multiple-endings
  • romance
  • third-person
  • action-adventure

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing (2013)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Mac OS

Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.


  • rpg
  • steampunk
  • arpg
  • action
  • tower-defense
  • gothic
  • hack-and-slash
  • cooperative
  • diablo
  • skill
  • isometric
  • vampire
  • werewolves
  • dungeon-crawler
  • combat

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Eternium (2015)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Android

Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.


  • loot
  • hack-and-slash
  • old-school
  • rpg
  • action-adventure
  • top-down
  • dungeon-crawler
  • crafting
  • 3d
  • atmospheric
  • action
  • fast-paced
  • fantasy
  • combat

5

Wigmund (2022)

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PC Windows

Enter a world of Anglo-Saxon and Celtic-inspired medieval fantasy in Wigmund, a story-driven RPG where you build your fellowship of warriors to explore an open world filled with outlaw camps, ruined castles, dangerous caverns, and forgotten ruins. With no class limitations, you can customize your character's development in speed, health, damage, or preternatural abilities. Master unique gameplay for swordsmen with gesture-controlled sword fighting and dodge and rolls. Engage enemies from a safer distance with your archery skills or use your professions in Medicine, Crafting, and Survival for potions, crafting, and gastronomic experiences. Crush your foes with devastating special attacks and unleash upgradable preternatural abilities. Will you become the true king?


What we like:
  • Impressive game developed by only two people
  • Great adventure with enjoyable combat
  • Glitch-free experience with perfect music
  • Customizable settings and supports widescreen
  • Interesting and vibrant world to explore
What could be improved:
  • Monsters aren't scaled well, making the game difficult and bow useless
  • Crafting is a grind with limited resources
  • Some quests need more work
  • No ability to swamping out weapons in combat
  • Combat is super repetitive, and skills lack impact

  • werewolves
  • loot
  • dragon
  • rpg
  • old-school
  • hack-and-slash
  • dungeon-crawler
  • medieval
  • top-down
  • open-world
  • isometric
  • dark
  • fantasy
  • atmospheric
  • retro

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World Of Mystery (2023)

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PC Windows Android

Jump into the World Of Mystery and become the best Supernatural Detective! Uncover all the mysteries of every monsters and spirits to unlock the secrets of this mysterious land.


  • comedy
  • conversation
  • action-adventure
  • character
  • third-person
  • 3d
  • cartoony
  • hack-and-slash
  • rpg
  • casual
  • mystery
  • exploration
  • pve
  • customization
  • detective

7

Of Blades & Tails (2023)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

A turn-based RPG that is action-oriented but rewards a thoughtful approach. Explore a fantastic land populated by different animal tribes. Follow the main story or hunt for treasures in ancient ruins and mysterious dungeons. Develop your character and gain powerful equipment.


  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • tactical
  • magic
  • hack-and-slash
  • procedural
  • fantasy
  • top-down

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9th Dawn III (2020)

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"description": "Embark on an epic adventure in 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil, a thrilling 2D open world RPG filled with dungeons, monsters, and secrets. Explore vast landscapes, discover hidden crypts and villages, and fight over 270 unique monsters to become the ultimate warrior. With over 1,400 items to collect, customize your gear, recruit monsters, and play the original card game Fyued. With an original orchestral soundtrack, side quests, and more, can you uncover the mysterious evil force threatening the lands?"


What we like:
  • Massive open-world
  • Unique space to flip movement mechanics
  • Deep nostalgic pull to older games
  • Simple and familiar RPG flavor
  • Impressive take on 2D Hack and Slash gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Weak gearing system
  • Difficulty understanding attributes, skills, and abilities impact on player stats
  • No modding tools and no way to split stacks or divide items in inventory

  • open-world
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • crafting
  • card
  • fishing
  • hunting
  • mining
  • dungeon
  • collectathon
  • twin-stick
  • campaign
  • hack-and-slash
  • old-school
  • 2d

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The Slormancer (2025)

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PC Windows

The Slormancer is a 2D Action-RPG Dungeon Crawling game where you play as a Knight, Huntress, or Mage. You must master hundreds of abilities and ancestral powers, gear up, and fight against hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer. With shiny loot, collectibles, frenetic gameplay, and pixel art, this game will have you hooked for countless hours of content. With a deep story, unique weapons, and endless quests for epic loot, every playthrough is different. Don't miss out on this epic adventure!


What we like:
  • Surprisingly addictive rogue-like feel ARPG
  • Well thought out and implemented game
  • Polished and exceedingly pleasant early access game
  • Constantly updating and improving by the developers
  • Wide range of build possibilities
What could be improved:
  • Repetition in maps and levels
  • Too much grind with not enough payoff
  • Controller issues in menus
  • Demoralizing legendary effect that didn't work
  • Absence of certain features like influence

  • arpg
  • loot
  • hack-and-slash
  • pixel
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • action
  • class
  • isometric
  • top-down
  • action-adventure
  • soundtrack
  • 2d
  • farming

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Omensight (2018)

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Omensight is an Action Murder Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess.


  • mystery
  • rpg
  • hack-and-slash
  • swordplay
  • action
  • fantasy
  • combat
  • travel
  • war
  • fight
  • narrative
  • time
  • dynamic
  • action-adventure
  • adventure

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