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Best Hack and Slash Games of All Time

The top 100 hack and slash games ranked by critic score · from 552 titles

The highest-rated hack and slash game is Hades 2 with a critic score of 95 from 51 reviews, followed by Batman: Arkham City (94) and God of War (94). Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

Updated November 2026

  1. 1
    Hades 2

    Hades 2

    95
    51 critic reviews·Sep 24, 2025·Supergiant Games
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  2. 2
    Batman: Arkham City

    Batman: Arkham City

    94
    9 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2011·WB Games
    PCPS3Xbox 360Switch
  3. 3
    God of War

    God of War

    94
    42 critic reviews·Apr 19, 2018·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  4. 4
    Batman: Arkham Asylum

    Batman: Arkham Asylum

    94
    9 critic reviews·Aug 24, 2009·Playcast-media
    PCPS3Xbox 360Switch
  5. 5
    Hades

    Hades

    93
    54 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2020·Supergiant Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  6. 6
    Bayonetta 2

    Bayonetta 2

    92
    18 critic reviews·Feb 15, 2018·Nintendo
    Switch
  7. 7
    God of War III

    God of War III

    92
    5 critic reviews·Mar 15, 2010·Sony Computer Entertainment
    PS3
  8. 8
    Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

    Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

    91
    64 critic reviews·Jan 25, 2024·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  9. 9
    The Nioh Collection

    The Nioh Collection

    91
    9 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2021·Koei Tecmo
    PS5
  10. 10
    Monster Hunter: World

    Monster Hunter: World

    91
    51 critic reviews·Jan 25, 2018·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox One
  11. 11
    Demon's Souls

    Demon's Souls

    91
    27 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS5
  12. 12
    Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne

    Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne

    90
    30 critic reviews·Sep 5, 2019·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox One
  13. 13
    Diablo III

    Diablo III

    90
    11 critic reviews·May 14, 2012·Square Enix
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  14. 14
    God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla

    God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla

    90
    5 critic reviews·Dec 11, 2023·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  15. 15
    God of War Ragnarök

    God of War Ragnarök

    90
    57 critic reviews·Nov 8, 2022·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  16. 16
    Marvel's Spider-Man 2

    Marvel's Spider-Man 2

    90
    53 critic reviews·Oct 19, 2023·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  17. 17
    Marvel's Spider-Man

    Marvel's Spider-Man

    89
    27 critic reviews·Sep 6, 2018·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  18. 18
    Monster Hunter Wilds

    Monster Hunter Wilds

    89
    81 critic reviews·Feb 27, 2025·Capcom
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  19. 19
    NieR: Automata

    NieR: Automata

    89
    34 critic reviews·Feb 22, 2017·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox One
  20. 20
    One Finger Death Punch 2

    One Finger Death Punch 2

    89
    9 critic reviews·Apr 14, 2019·Silver Dollar Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  21. 21
    Nier: Automata - The End of Yorha Edition

    Nier: Automata - The End of Yorha Edition

    89
    10 critic reviews·Oct 5, 2022·Square Enix
    Switch
  22. 22
    Death's Door

    Death's Door

    89
    44 critic reviews·Jul 19, 2021·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  23. 23
    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

    Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

    89
    17 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5
  24. 24
    Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

    Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

    89
    15 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2020·Capcom
    PS5Xbox X|S
  25. 25
    Phantom Blade 0

    Phantom Blade 0

    89
    40 critic reviews·Oct 28, 2026·S-Game
    PCPS5
  26. 26
    Bravely Second: End Layer

    Bravely Second: End Layer

    89
    6 critic reviews·Apr 22, 2015·Square Enix
    SteamVRMeta Quest 2PlayStation VR2
  27. 27
    Spider-Man

    Spider-Man

    88
    6 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2000·Success
    PCPlayStation
  28. 28
    Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition

    Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition

    88
    8 critic reviews·Mar 5, 2018·Square Enix
    PC
  29. 29
    Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

    Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

    88
    25 critic reviews·Sep 11, 2024·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  30. 30
    Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

    Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

    88
    14 critic reviews·Mar 24, 2014·Square Enix
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  31. 31
    Bayonetta

    Bayonetta

    88
    10 critic reviews·Feb 17, 2020·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox One
  32. 32
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

    88
    46 critic reviews·Jun 15, 2022·Netflix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  33. 33
    DmC: Devil May Cry - Definitive Edition

    DmC: Devil May Cry - Definitive Edition

    88
    11 critic reviews·Feb 17, 2015·Capcom
    PS4Xbox One
  34. 34
    Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

    Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

    87
    50 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2025·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  35. 35
    Nioh

    Nioh

    87
    32 critic reviews·Feb 6, 2017·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS3PS4
  36. 36
    Yakuza 0

    Yakuza 0

    87
    35 critic reviews·Mar 11, 2015·Sega
    PCPS3PS4Xbox One
  37. 37
    Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

    Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

    87
    32 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4PS5
  38. 38
    Devil May Cry 5

    Devil May Cry 5

    87
    55 critic reviews·Mar 7, 2019·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch 2
  39. 39
    Nine Sols

    Nine Sols

    87
    14 critic reviews·May 28, 2024·Red Candle Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  40. 40
    Bayonetta

    Bayonetta

    87
    8 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2014·Nintendo
    Switch
  41. 41
    Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

    Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

    87
    11 critic reviews·Jun 30, 2014·Drinkbox Studios
    PCXbox 360PS4Xbox One +1
  42. 42
    Hi-Fi Rush

    Hi-Fi Rush

    87
    41 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2023·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  43. 43
    Onimusha: Way of the Sword

    Onimusha: Way of the Sword

    87
    71 critic reviews·Sep 3, 2026·Capcom
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  44. 44
    Diablo IV

    Diablo IV

    87
    41 critic reviews·Jun 5, 2023·Blizzard Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  45. 45
    Batman: Arkham Knight

    Batman: Arkham Knight

    87
    25 critic reviews·Jun 22, 2015·Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  46. 46
    Monster Hunter Rise

    Monster Hunter Rise

    87
    59 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2021·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  47. 47
    Nioh 3

    Nioh 3

    86
    62 critic reviews·Feb 5, 2026·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS5
  48. 48
    Risk of Rain Returns

    Risk of Rain Returns

    86
    11 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2023·Gearbox Publishing
    PCSwitch
  49. 49
    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition

    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition

    86
    5 critic reviews·Dec 5, 2018·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCSwitch
  50. 50
    Blasphemous II

    Blasphemous II

    86
    20 critic reviews·Aug 23, 2023·Team17
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  51. 51
    Assassin's Creed Black Flag

    Assassin's Creed Black Flag

    86
    35 critic reviews·Jul 8, 2026·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  52. 52
    Unsighted

    Unsighted

    86
    12 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2021·Humble Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  53. 53
    Streets of Rage 4

    Streets of Rage 4

    86
    45 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2020·DotEmu
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  54. 54
    Yakuza 3

    Yakuza 3

    86
    6 critic reviews·Feb 25, 2009·Sega
    PS3
  55. 55
    Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

    Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

    86
    25 critic reviews·Jun 28, 2022·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  56. 56
    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

    86
    23 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2014·WB Games
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1
  57. 57
    Astral Chain

    Astral Chain

    86
    39 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2019·Nintendo
    Switch
  58. 58
    Hyper Light Drifter

    Hyper Light Drifter

    85
    14 critic reviews·Mar 30, 2016·Heart Machine
    PCPS4Xbox One
  59. 59
    Cult of the Lamb

    Cult of the Lamb

    85
    50 critic reviews·Aug 10, 2022·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  60. 60
    Rare Replay

    Rare Replay

    85
    20 critic reviews·Aug 3, 2015·Microsoft Studios
    Xbox One
  61. 61
    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

    85
    47 critic reviews·Jul 18, 2024·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +2
  62. 62
    Nioh 2

    Nioh 2

    85
    33 critic reviews·Mar 12, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4PS5
  63. 63
    Kingdom Hearts III

    Kingdom Hearts III

    85
    29 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2019·Disney Interactive Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  64. 64
    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

    Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

    85
    44 critic reviews·Jul 30, 2025·DotEmu
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  65. 65
    Ghost of Tsushima

    Ghost of Tsushima

    85
    44 critic reviews·Jul 16, 2020·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4PS5
  66. 66
    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

    Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

    85
    28 critic reviews·Dec 7, 2016·Sega
    PCPS4Xbox One
  67. 67
    Nioh 2: The Complete Edition

    Nioh 2: The Complete Edition

    85
    12 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2021·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4
  68. 68
    Yakuza 0: Director's Cut

    Yakuza 0: Director's Cut

    85
    25 critic reviews·Jun 4, 2025·Sega
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  69. 69
    Soulstone Survivors

    Soulstone Survivors

    85
    6 critic reviews·Jun 16, 2025·Game Smithing
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  70. 70
    Control Resonant

    Control Resonant

    84
    70 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2026·505 Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  71. 71
    Guacamelee! 2

    Guacamelee! 2

    84
    33 critic reviews·Aug 20, 2018·Drinkbox Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  72. 72
    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

    84
    15 critic reviews·Nov 10, 2022·Atari, Inc.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  73. 73
    Bayonetta 3

    Bayonetta 3

    84
    41 critic reviews·Oct 27, 2022·Nintendo
    Switch
  74. 74
    Streets of Rage 4: Mr X. Nightmare

    Streets of Rage 4: Mr X. Nightmare

    84
    7 critic reviews·Jul 14, 2021·DotEmu
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  75. 75
    Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred

    Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred

    84
    23 critic reviews·Oct 7, 2024·Blizzard Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  76. 76
    Brok the Investigator

    Brok the Investigator

    84
    5 critic reviews·Aug 25, 2022·COWCAT
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  77. 77
    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

    84
    32 critic reviews·Aug 6, 2017·Ninja Theory
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  78. 78
    Nioh: Complete Edition

    Nioh: Complete Edition

    84
    9 critic reviews·Nov 6, 2017·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4
  79. 79
    Battlerite

    Battlerite

    84
    7 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2017·Stunlock Studios
    PCXbox One
  80. 80
    Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven

    Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven

    84
    7 critic reviews·Jan 21, 2026·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  81. 81
    Guacamelee!

    Guacamelee!

    84
    8 critic reviews·Apr 8, 2013·Drinkbox Studios
    PCPS3
  82. 82
    Severed

    Severed

    83
    23 critic reviews·Apr 25, 2016·Drinkbox Studios
    Switch
  83. 83
    Dragon's Crown

    Dragon's Crown

    83
    10 critic reviews·Jul 24, 2013·Nippon Ichi Software
    PS3
  84. 84
    Ninja Gaiden Black

    Ninja Gaiden Black

    83
    10 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2005·Tecmo
    Xbox
  85. 85
    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    83
    58 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2026·Konami
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  86. 86
    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition

    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition

    83
    5 critic reviews·Nov 27, 2013·Koei
    PCPS3PS4
  87. 87
    Chivalry 2

    Chivalry 2

    83
    30 critic reviews·Jun 7, 2021·Tripwire Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  88. 88
    Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle

    Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle

    83
    12 critic reviews·Feb 17, 2020·Sega Games
    PS4Xbox One
  89. 89
    DmC: Devil May Cry

    DmC: Devil May Cry

    83
    11 critic reviews·Jan 14, 2013·Capcom
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  90. 90
    Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak

    Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak

    83
    14 critic reviews·Jun 29, 2022·Capcom
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  91. 91
    Ape Out

    Ape Out

    83
    27 critic reviews·Feb 27, 2019·Devolver Digital
    PCSwitch
  92. 92
    Spider-Man 2

    Spider-Man 2

    83
    15 critic reviews·Jun 27, 2004·Activision
    PS2Xbox
  93. 93
    Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

    Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

    83
    38 critic reviews·Jun 23, 2022·Nintendo
    Switch
  94. 94
    Ninja Gaiden 4

    Ninja Gaiden 4

    82
    53 critic reviews·Oct 20, 2025·Koei Tecmo
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  95. 95
    Resident Evil 6 Remastered

    Resident Evil 6 Remastered

    82
    6 critic reviews·Mar 28, 2016·Capcom
    PS4Xbox OneSwitch
  96. 96
    God's Trigger

    God's Trigger

    82
    6 critic reviews·Apr 17, 2019·Techland Publishing
    PCPS4Xbox One
  97. 97
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

    82
    14 critic reviews·Feb 18, 2013·Konami
    PCPS3Xbox 360
  98. 98
    Marvel Cosmic Invasion

    Marvel Cosmic Invasion

    82
    53 critic reviews·Nov 30, 2025·DotEmu
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  99. 99
    Final Fantasy XV

    Final Fantasy XV

    82
    38 critic reviews·Nov 28, 2016·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  100. 100
    Stellar Blade

    Stellar Blade

    82
    54 critic reviews·Apr 25, 2024·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS5Switch 2