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Best Hack and Slash Games of 2026

29 hack and slash games from 2026 ranked by critic score

The highest-rated hack and slash game of 2026 is Phantom Blade 0 with a critic score of 89 from 40 reviews, followed by Onimusha: Way of the Sword (87) and Nioh 3 (86). Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

Updated November 2026

  1. 1
    Phantom Blade 0

    Phantom Blade 0

    89
    40 critic reviews·Oct 28, 2026·S-Game
    PCPS5
  2. 2
    Onimusha: Way of the Sword

    Onimusha: Way of the Sword

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

    Nioh 3

    86
    62 critic reviews·Feb 5, 2026·Koei Tecmo Games
    PCPS5
  4. 4
    Assassin's Creed Black Flag

    Assassin's Creed Black Flag

    86
    35 critic reviews·Jul 8, 2026·Ubisoft Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  5. 5
    Control Resonant

    Control Resonant

    84
    70 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2026·505 Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  6. 6
    Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven

    Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven

    84
    7 critic reviews·Jan 21, 2026·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  7. 7
    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    83
    58 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2026·Konami
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  8. 8
    BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X

    BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X

    81
    16 critic reviews·Feb 11, 2026·Arc System Works
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  9. 9
    Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

    Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

    81
    24 critic reviews·Jul 8, 2026·Cygames
    PCPS4PS5Switch 2
  10. 10
    Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

    Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

    81
    29 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2026·Blizzard Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  11. 11
    Lovish

    Lovish

    79
    5 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2026·DANGEN Entertainment
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +2
  12. 12
    Ascend to Zero

    Ascend to Zero

    79
    5 critic reviews·Jul 12, 2026·Flyway Games
    PCXbox X|S
  13. 13
    Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes

    Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes

    79
    7 critic reviews·Jan 21, 2026·Koei Tecmo
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  14. 14
    Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered

    Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered

    78
    27 critic reviews·Sep 30, 2026·Koei Tecmo
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  15. 15
    Scott Pilgrim EX

    Scott Pilgrim EX

    78
    36 critic reviews·Mar 2, 2026·Tribute Games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +2
  16. 16
    Marvel's Wolverine

    Marvel's Wolverine

    78
    56 critic reviews·Sep 14, 2026·Sony Interactive Entertainment
    PS5
  17. 17
    Romeo is a Dead Man

    Romeo is a Dead Man

    78
    52 critic reviews·Feb 10, 2026·Grasshopper Manufacture
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  18. 18
    Palworld

    Palworld

    77
    16 critic reviews·Jul 9, 2026·PocketPair
    PCXbox OnePS5Xbox X|S
  19. 19
    Realm of Ink

    Realm of Ink

    76
    9 critic reviews·May 25, 2026·Maple Leaf Studio
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  20. 20
    Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

    Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

    75
    6 critic reviews·Apr 19, 2026·Lillymo Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  21. 21
    Minecraft Dungeons II

    Minecraft Dungeons II

    73
    40 critic reviews·Sep 28, 2026·Mojang Studios
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  22. 22
    Dragonkin: The Banished

    Dragonkin: The Banished

    73
    11 critic reviews·Mar 15, 2026·Nacon
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  23. 23
    Kiln

    Kiln

    71
    17 critic reviews·Apr 22, 2026·Xbox Game Studios
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  24. 24
    Homura Hime

    Homura Hime

    70
    6 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2026·PLAYISM
    PCSwitch 2
  25. 25
    The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition

    The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition

    68
    11 critic reviews·Aug 10, 2026·Aspyr Media
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  26. 26
    Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers

    Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers

    67
    6 critic reviews·Mar 18, 2026·Clear River Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
  27. 27
    The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival

    The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival

    63
    16 critic reviews·Sep 17, 2026·Trailmark Games
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  28. 28
    Fighting Force Collection

    Fighting Force Collection

    59
    7 critic reviews·Jan 22, 2026·Square Enix
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  29. 29
    Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch

    Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch

    58
    9 critic reviews·Apr 19, 2026·Digital Eclipse
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1