
Best Hack and Slash Games of 2021
39 hack and slash games from 2021 ranked by critic score
The highest-rated hack and slash game of 2021 is The Nioh Collection with a critic score of 91 from 9 reviews, followed by Death's Door (89) and Monster Hunter Rise (87). Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.
Updated November 2026
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The Nioh Collection
919 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2021·Koei TecmoPS5The Nioh Collection is a package released by Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo in February 2021. This collection includes remastered versions of both Nioh games, optimized for next-gen consoles.…
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Death's Door
8944 critic reviews·Jul 19, 2021·Devolver DigitalPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to…
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Monster Hunter Rise
8759 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2021·CapcomPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Rise to the challenge and join the hunt! In Monster Hunter Rise, the latest installment in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series, you’ll become a hunter, explore brand new maps and…
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Unsighted
8612 critic reviews·Sep 29, 2021·Humble GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchAfter a long war with the humans, the few androids that remain in Arcadia are running out of Anima, the energy that gives all robots consciousness.
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Nioh 2: The Complete Edition
8512 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2021·Koei Tecmo GamesPCPS4Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift…
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Streets of Rage 4: Mr X. Nightmare
847 critic reviews·Jul 14, 2021·DotEmuPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchStreets of Rage 4 is bringing Max Thunder back to the playable roster. The beat-’em-up’s downloadable content, Mr. X Nightmare, will transform Max from mind-controlled boss character to playable…
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Chivalry 2
8330 critic reviews·Jun 7, 2021·Tripwire InteractivePCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of…
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NEO: The World Ends with You
8232 critic reviews·Jul 25, 2021·Square EnixPCPS4SwitchExplore a stylized recreation of Shibuya, as you take on the role of Rindo to battle for survival and unravel the mysteries of the deadly “Reaper’s Game” in this new Action RPG and follow-up to the…
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The Legend of Tianding
8110 critic reviews·Oct 31, 2021·Neon DoctrinePCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century, as…
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Lost Judgment
8144 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2021·SegaPCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1Lost Judgment is an action-adventure video game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. A sequel to the 2018 game Judgment (a spin-off of the Like a Dragon series), the game focuses…
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Diablo II: Resurrected
8032 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2021·Blizzard EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Diablo II: Resurrected breathes new life into Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed ARPG and its expansion, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, from beginning to end. Return to fight for Sanctuary and…
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Cyber Shadow
8027 critic reviews·Jan 25, 2021·Yacht Club GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow on a journey to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin. Slash through the techno hordes, leap past…
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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
7927 critic reviews·Apr 22, 2021·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneNieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... is an updated version of NieR Replicant, previously only released in Japan. Discover the one-of-a-kind prequel to the critically-acclaimed masterpiece NieR:…
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Boomerang X
7913 critic reviews·Jul 7, 2021·Devolver DigitalPCSwitchArmed with a magical boomerang, slice, fly, and dive through flocks of evil creatures in this acrobatic arena shooter. Obliterate wave after wave and journey ever downwards into the shadows.
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Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth
797 critic reviews·Mar 26, 2021·WSS playgroundPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth is a 2D-syle Metroidvania (action-exploration) game based on Record of Lodoss War. Immerse yourself in the gorgeous pixel animations, and take…
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Young Souls
7918 critic reviews·Aug 16, 2021·The Arcade CrewPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Young Souls combines the beat'em up and RPG genres in a world created with stunning art direction. Explore the world of humans and that of the goblins, both teeming with enemies but also full of…
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No More Heroes III
7818 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2021·Marvelous USA, Inc.PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2The latest numbered entry in the No More Heroes series. Fight your way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings! The legendary assassin Travis Touchdown makes his glorious return to the Madness…
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game - Complete Edition
7824 critic reviews·Jan 13, 2021·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchRediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic book series and movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
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Olija
7723 critic reviews·Jan 27, 2021·Devolver DigitalPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchOlija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country…
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Legend of Mana
7513 critic reviews·Jun 23, 2021·Square EnixPCPS4SwitchXbox X|SSet off on a journey to find the mystical Mana Tree seen in a dream, before discovering... the world map is empty! During your travels, you’ll acquire special artifacts; place these wherever you’d…
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Samurai Warriors 5
7523 critic reviews·Jun 23, 2021·Koei Tecmo GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchExperience exhilarating action set in a dramatic historical setting in SAMURAI WARRIORS 5. As the latest numbered entry in the SAMURAI WARRIORS franchise, the story, characters, and visuals have been…
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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
7413 critic reviews·Sep 1, 2021·Gamirror GamesPCSwitchPS5El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, originally released in 2011, is a unique third-person action adventure filled with a deeply artistic world-building, outstanding aesthetics and thrilling…
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Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection
7334 critic reviews·Jun 8, 2021·Koei Tecmo America CorporationPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchThe “Ninja Gaiden” series is respected and beloved across the entire gaming world, and has sold 6.8 million units in total. In this collection, the three titles from the series which are included…
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Actraiser Renaissance
729 critic reviews·Sep 22, 2021·Square EnixPCPS4SwitchHeaven, earth and mankind - create and destroy everything according to your will! Experience the revival of the 90's classic hit Actraiser. Actraiser Renaissance combines 2D platforming action (Realm…
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DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power
717 critic reviews·Jun 2, 2021·NintendoSwitchSuit up as the DC Super Hero Girls and save Metropolis! Join the fight as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl from the animated series DC Super Hero Girls, and save Metropolis from some of DC’s most…
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Blue Fire
7015 critic reviews·Feb 3, 2021·Graffiti GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchEmbark on an extraordinary journey through the desolated kingdom of Penumbra and discover the hidden secrets of this long-forgotten land. Explore mystical temples, encounter survivors and take on…
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GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
697 critic reviews·May 12, 2021·KonamiPCSwitchGetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon combines intense roguelite hack-and-slash action with a stunning dark fantasy world, brought to life through the stroke of traditional Japanese art. As the chosen leader…
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Ultra Age
699 critic reviews·Sep 8, 2021·Intragames Co., LtdPCPS4SwitchUltra Age follows the story of a young warrior named Age, who embarks on a mission to save humankind from extinction. He must use his blades to cut through robotic and mutant foes, explore futuristic…
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Naraka: Bladepoint
687 critic reviews·Aug 11, 2021·NetEase Games MontréalPCXbox OnePS5Xbox X|SNaraka: Bladepoint is a 60-player action Battle Royale offering players insane mobility powered by parkour and grappling hook, a vast arsenal of melee and ranged weapons, and a roster of characters…
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Sword of the Necromancer
6710 critic reviews·Jan 27, 2021·JanduSoftPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action RPG with Rogue-like elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the…
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Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars
6716 critic reviews·Sep 15, 2021·Idea FactoryPCPS4SwitchA world where all ninja gather "Game Ninja World" A conflict between two feudal lords of each land over the control of the country, a spark between two major powers leading two ninja schools. The…
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Gods Will Fall
6617 critic reviews·Jan 27, 2021·Koch MediaPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1The gods’ torturous rule over humanity has lasted for millennia. Bent on cruelty and suffering, they demand to be served with blind worship through an oath of fealty pledged from every man, woman and…
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Bright Memory: Infinite
6632 critic reviews·Nov 10, 2021·PLAYISMPCXbox OneSwitchPS5 +1Bright Memory is a lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by a one-man development studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks. SRO…
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King of Seas
6512 critic reviews·May 23, 2021·3DCloudsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1King of Seas is an Action Role playing game set in a procedural pirate world. An epic adventure awaits you in a fantastic world, dotted with fights, lost islands and treasures. A universe that will…
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Tunche
658 critic reviews·Nov 1, 2021·HypeTrain DigitalPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchTunche is a charming, hand-drawn adventure that blends classic beat'em up brawler gameplay with roguelike elements, 4-player co-op and a pinch of shaman witchcraft. Master the ancient magical arts,…
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Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires
6220 critic reviews·Dec 22, 2021·Koei TecmoPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Combining the 1 vs. 1,000 action of Dynasty Warriors with the addition of strategic elements, including unit command, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires sets players on a quest to conquer ancient China by…
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BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites
547 critic reviews·Sep 8, 2021·Ziggurat InteractivePCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Original developer WayForward upgrades its 2011 classic with new voice acting by Laura Bailey and Troy Baker, sharpened visuals, and rebalanced gameplay. Run, jump, cut, and feed your way through a…
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Demon Skin
545 critic reviews·Apr 12, 2021·Buka EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchDemon Skin - is a brutal hack’n’slash set in a rough dark fantasy world, which combines unique combat mechanics, RPG and fighting game elements, and even some platformer features. With its versatile…
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Neptunia: Virtual Stars
5110 critic reviews·Mar 1, 2021·Idea Factory International, Inc.PCPS4Neptunia Virtual Stars is an action RPG coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Neptunia series. This game follows the CPUs as virtual idols teaming up with Mi and Yu of MEWTRAL to save planet…