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Best Hack and Slash Games of 2017

31 hack and slash games from 2017 ranked by critic score

The highest-rated hack and slash game of 2017 is NieR: Automata with a critic score of 89 from 34 reviews, followed by Nioh (87) and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (84). Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

Updated November 2026

  1. 1
    NieR: Automata

    NieR: Automata

    89
    34 critic reviews·Feb 22, 2017·Square Enix
    PCPS4Xbox One
  2. 2
    Nioh

    Nioh

    87
    32 critic reviews·Feb 6, 2017·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS3PS4
  3. 3
    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

    84
    32 critic reviews·Aug 6, 2017·Ninja Theory
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  4. 4
    Nioh: Complete Edition

    Nioh: Complete Edition

    84
    9 critic reviews·Nov 6, 2017·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS4
  5. 5
    Battlerite

    Battlerite

    84
    7 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2017·Stunlock Studios
    PCXbox One
  6. 6
    Battle Chef Brigade

    Battle Chef Brigade

    82
    14 critic reviews·Nov 19, 2017·Adult Swim Games
    PCSwitch
  7. 7
    Hand of Fate 2

    Hand of Fate 2

    82
    25 critic reviews·Nov 6, 2017·H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  8. 8
    The Surge: A Walk in the Park

    The Surge: A Walk in the Park

    79
    6 critic reviews·Dec 4, 2017
    PCPS4Xbox One
  9. 9
    Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

    Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

    78
    19 critic reviews·Mar 17, 2017·Capcom
    Switch
  10. 10
    For Honor

    For Honor

    77
    35 critic reviews·Feb 12, 2017·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  11. 11
    Fire Emblem Warriors

    Fire Emblem Warriors

    77
    26 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2017·Nintendo
    Switch
  12. 12
    Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package

    Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package

    76
    11 critic reviews·Dec 4, 2017·Capcom
    PCPS4
  13. 13
    Warriors All-Stars

    Warriors All-Stars

    75
    17 critic reviews·Mar 29, 2017·Koei Tecmo America Corporation
    PCPS4
  14. 14
    Wulverblade

    Wulverblade

    73
    7 critic reviews·Oct 11, 2017·Darkwind Media Ltd.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  15. 15
    The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game

    The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game

    72
    13 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2017·Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  16. 16
    LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

    LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

    72
    27 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2017·WB Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  17. 17
    Killing Floor: Incursion

    Killing Floor: Incursion

    71
    8 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2017·Tripwire Interactive
    PCPS4
  18. 18
    Phantom Trigger

    Phantom Trigger

    71
    6 critic reviews·Aug 9, 2017·tinyBuild
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
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    Mirage: Arcane Warfare

    Mirage: Arcane Warfare

    70
    5 critic reviews·May 22, 2017·Torn Banner Studios
    PC
  20. 20
    Coffee Crisis

    Coffee Crisis

    67
    5 critic reviews·Feb 23, 2017·Zerouno Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  21. 21
    Redeemer

    Redeemer

    67
    8 critic reviews·Jul 31, 2017·Good Shepherd Entertainment
    PC
  22. 22
    Vikings: Wolves of Midgard

    Vikings: Wolves of Midgard

    67
    14 critic reviews·Mar 23, 2017·Kalypso Media
    PCPS4Xbox One
  23. 23
    Mr. Shifty

    Mr. Shifty

    64
    15 critic reviews·Apr 12, 2017·tinyBuild
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  24. 24
    Overgrowth

    Overgrowth

    62
    9 critic reviews·Oct 15, 2017·Wolfire Games
    PC
  25. 25
    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2

    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2

    58
    11 critic reviews·Feb 22, 2017·NIS America
    PS4
  26. 26
    Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time

    Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time

    55
    16 critic reviews·Nov 29, 2017·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4
  27. 27
    Double Dragon IV

    Double Dragon IV

    52
    12 critic reviews·Jan 29, 2017·Arc System Works
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  28. 28
    School Girl/Zombie Hunter

    School Girl/Zombie Hunter

    51
    7 critic reviews·Jan 11, 2017·D3 Publisher
    PCPS4
  29. 29
    Drawn to Death

    Drawn to Death

    50
    12 critic reviews·Apr 3, 2017·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS4
  30. 30
    Hidden Dragon: Legend

    Hidden Dragon: Legend

    49
    7 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2017·Oasis Games
    PCPS4
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    Saban's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle

    Saban's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle

    43
    5 critic reviews·Jan 16, 2017·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PS4Xbox One