
Best Hack and Slash Games of 2020
40 hack and slash games from 2020 ranked by critic score
The highest-rated hack and slash game of 2020 is Hades with a critic score of 93 from 54 reviews, followed by Demon's Souls (91) and Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered (89). Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.
Updated November 2026
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Hades
9354 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2020·Supergiant GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through…
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Demon's Souls
9127 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive EntertainmentPS5Entirely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced, Demon's Souls is a remake of the 2009 release that introduces the horrors of a fog-laden, dark fantasy land to a whole new generation of…
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Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
8917 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive EntertainmentPCPS5Included in the Ultimate Edition of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, this is a Playstation 5 remaster of Marvel's Spider-Man and all of its DLC. The remastered version features improved skin,…
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Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
8915 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2020·CapcomPS5Xbox X|SDevil May Cry 5: Special Edition features improved visuals and gameplay at up to 120 frames per second. Alongside all previously-released downloadable content, other additions include Vergil as a…
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Bayonetta
8810 critic reviews·Feb 17, 2020·SegaPCPS4Xbox OneRemaster of the first installment of the Bayonetta series, first made available in the "Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary" Bundle. Bayonetta. The last survivor of an ancient witch clan who keep…
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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
8732 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2020·Sony Interactive EntertainmentPCPS4PS5The latest adventure in the Spider-Man universe will build on and expand ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ through an all-new story. Players will experience the rise of Miles Morales as he masters new powers to…
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Streets of Rage 4
8645 critic reviews·Apr 29, 2020·DotEmuPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchStreets of Rage 4 is an all-new continuation of the iconic arcade brawler series known for its radical fights, jammin’ ‘90s beats and dashing sparring gloves and bandanas.
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Nioh 2
8533 critic reviews·Mar 12, 2020·Sony Interactive EntertainmentPS4PS5Master the lethal arts of the samurai as a mysterious half-human, half-supernatural Yokai warrior, in this challenging action RPG sequel. Explore violent Sengoku-era Japan and the deadly Dark Realm,…
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Ghost of Tsushima
8544 critic reviews·Jul 16, 2020·Sony Interactive EntertainmentPS4PS5Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master…
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Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle
8312 critic reviews·Feb 17, 2020·Sega GamesPS4Xbox OneExperience the genesis of the Bayonetta series with the original action-adventure. Take advantage of Bayonetta’s arsenal of skills to hack, slash, and open fire upon hordes of celestial foes. Play as…
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Persona 5 Strikers
8244 critic reviews·Feb 19, 2020·Sega GamesPCPS4SwitchPersona 5 Strikers is a crossover between Koei Tecmo's hack and slash Dynasty Warriors series and Atlus's turn-based role-playing game Persona series. As a result, it features gameplay elements from…
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Going Under
8112 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2020·Team17PCPS4Xbox OneSwitchGoing Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as…
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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
8027 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2020·XSEED GamesPCPS4SwitchIn Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, players take on the role of Sakuna, a proud yet lonely harvest goddess who is banished to a dangerous island with a group of outcast humans. Sakuna tames the island by…
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Mega Man Zero/ZX: Legacy Collection
8022 critic reviews·Feb 23, 2020·CapcomPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchMega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an…
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
7840 critic reviews·Nov 18, 2020·NintendoSwitchSee Hyrule 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game and experience the events of the Great Calamity. Join the struggle that brought Hyrule to its knees. Learn more about Zelda,…
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
789 critic reviews·Jul 9, 2020·Inti CreatesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchCurse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability. The multiple-scenario structure of the previous title returns with an epic new story…
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Cake Bash
768 critic reviews·Oct 13, 2020·CoatsinkPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchFight to be the tastiest cake! A party game for up to four players with very unique hazards - bash your friends, dash away from danger and have a delicious time!
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Battletoads
7431 critic reviews·Aug 19, 2020·Xbox Game StudiosPCXbox OneThe wait is over! Rash, Zitz and Pimple are returning at last to smash-hit their way through an all-new action-packed adventure of choreographed chaos, and couch co-op may never be the same again.…
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
7426 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2020·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3The Pirate Warriors are back and bring with them a more explosive story, more environments and even crazier attacks in ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4. Follow Luffy and the Straw Hats from the beginning…
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Super Crush KO
7310 critic reviews·Jan 15, 2020·Vertex PopPCSwitchSuper Crush K.O. is a stylish brawler-shooter hybrid set in a vibrant near-future city. Save the world from total annihilation with the neon-wearing, robot-stomping, stylish-as-heck hero you didn’t…
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Kingdom Hearts III: Re Mind
7314 critic reviews·Jan 22, 2020·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind is a DLC expansion of Kingdom Hearts III. It was released on PlayStation 4 on January 23, 2020, and was released for Xbox One on February 25, 2020. There are two versions…
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The Wonderful 101: Remastered
7317 critic reviews·May 18, 2020·PlatinumGames TOKYOPCPS4SwitchA team of heroes from around the world must unite to protect the earth from vicious alien invaders! This band of 100 Wonderful Ones works together using their fantastic abilities to create a variety…
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9 Monkeys of Shaolin
7312 critic reviews·Oct 15, 2020·Koch MediaPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +19 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a true rebirth of the iconic brawler genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid you had hours of fun playing SNES or SEGA beat 'em up videogames crushing foes…
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Minecraft Dungeons
7240 critic reviews·May 25, 2020·Mojang StudiosPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch"Brave the dungeons alone, or team up with friends! Up to four players can battle together through action-packed, treasure-stuffed, wildly varied levels, all in an epic quest to save the villagers…
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Double Dragon & Kunio-kun: Retro Brawler Bundle
728 critic reviews·Feb 18, 2020·Arc System WorksPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchWe're proud to present you this compilation of 18 titles from the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun series. Among the 15 Kunio-kun titles, 11 of these had not been released in North America yet! All the…
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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
7250 critic reviews·Jan 16, 2020·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Relive the story of Goku in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! Beyond the epic battles, experience life in the Dragon Ball Z world as you fight, fish, eat, and train with Goku. Explore the new areas and…
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Headland
716 critic reviews·Dec 14, 2020·NorthplayPCSwitchA powerful force shatters the imagination core from Nor’s Headland. With his robot friends he has to find the fragments and fight to regain his limitless creativity. Headland is a fast paced action…
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Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time
7028 critic reviews·Aug 20, 2020·Adult Swim GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchBecome Samurai Jack, the greatest warrior across time. Journey through time to finally stop Aku’s evil reign in this new adventure told by the creators of Samurai Jack. Voiced by the original…
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Marvel's Avengers
6954 critic reviews·Sep 3, 2020·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1Marvel’s Avengers is an epic, third-person, action-adventure game that combines an original, cinematic story with single-player and co-operative gameplay. Assemble into a team of up to four players…
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No Straight Roads
6826 critic reviews·Aug 23, 2020·Sold OutPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchWelcome to Vinyl City! Play with Mayday and Zuke for the Musical Revolution in this action adventure game created by Wan Hazmer, one of the lead game designer of FF XV and Daim Dziauddin, SFV's…
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My Hero One's Justice 2
6723 critic reviews·Mar 11, 2020·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchMy Hero One's Justice 2, the over-the-top follow-up to the smash hit 3D arena fighter My Hero One's Justice, makes its heroic debut! Make full use of characters' Quirks as you clash head-to-head in…
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HyperParasite
667 critic reviews·Apr 2, 2020·Hound Picked GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchA rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the…
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Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story
666 critic reviews·Feb 18, 2020·Spike ChunsoftPCPS4SwitchThe Way of the Samurai is forged in battle! Play as a ronin during Japan's Meiji Restoration in the volatile Rokkotsu Pass. The swordsmith Dojima falls into debt and his beautiful daughter is taken…
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Torchlight III
6519 critic reviews·Jun 12, 2020·Beijing Perfect WorldPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchSet in the same beloved universe as Torchlight I and II, this shared-world action-RPG brings back many of the franchise's signature features and mechanics that captured the hearts of ARPG fans around…
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Treachery in Beatdown City
649 critic reviews·Mar 29, 2020·NuchallengerPCXbox OneSwitchXbox X|STreachery in Beatdown City is a comedic action thriller where players fight dozens of ridiculous enemies with a unique battle system combining the best parts of beat 'em ups, fighting games, turn…
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Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
616 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2020·GameMill EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchChoose a side, master your moves, and embrace your destiny in an epic beat 'em up adventure inspired by the hit show. Take control of 8 playable characters with deep movesets, combos, progressions,…
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Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
606 critic reviews·Feb 12, 2020·Wolcen StudioPCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1An isometric open world action-RPG. Shape shift into a highly customized character! Crush your foes, get loots, build your house and dungeon to challenge other players!. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem melds…
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Colossus Down
595 critic reviews·Dec 15, 2020·Mango ProtocolPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Colossus Down is a beat'em up`with a mixture of brute force delivery with lots of fantastic environments that lead the player to plenty of hilarious situations through a narrative driven adventure.…
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The Elder Scrolls: Blades
577 critic reviews·May 11, 2020·Bethesda SoftworksSwitchTake the Elder Scrolls anywhere you go with The Elder Scrolls: Blades. Revealed during the 2018 Bethesda E3 Showcase, Blades is an all-new Elder Scrolls game from Bethesda Game Studios. Launching in…
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One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows
5727 critic reviews·Feb 26, 2020·Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaPCPS4Xbox OneThe first ever console game based on One Punch Man is coming to PS4, X1, and PC! Get ready to play 3v3 battles as Saitama, Genos, Hellish Blizzard, Speed-o'-Sound Sonic, Mumen Rider and more in One…