- #1 Soul Slasher
96% matchMixed63% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: Microtale Games
Windows
Soul Slasher is a top down, 1v1 PvP focused close combat game. The arena's randomized obstacles, buffs, and traps make every match different. Slash your opponent's soul and claim your freedom.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 54%, Action 23.8%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Indie 7.8%
- #2 Eternium
95% matchVery Positive81% of 4,421 reviews2023
Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 68.8%, Action 21.4%, Indie 9.8%
- #3 Bloodline Champions
94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,731 reviews2011
Dev: Stunlock Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Bloodline Champions is a Free-to-Play online PvP Arena game where players engage in short, intense battles of up to ten players divided into two teams. Each player takes control over one of several bloodlines, each with their own unique weapons and abilities. Easy to learn, challenging to master.
Why similar: Multiplayer 52.4%, Action 47.6%
- #4 Spellwake
92% matchVery Positive87% of 246 reviews2018
Dev: Norrman Brothers
Windows
Spellwake is an online 3D Action RPG where Anything Goes. It features fast-paced hack n' slash against hordes of monsters and powerful bosses. Spellwake's vast class system allows you to make nearly infinite variations of builds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.1%, Action 23.7%, Indie 18.1%
- #5 Apotheon Arena
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,072 reviews2015
Dev: Alientrap
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Apotheon Arena is the free online-multiplayer complement to the mythic Greek action RPG, Apotheon. Pit your skills with spear and shield against other players in brutal bronze-age combat. Battle across the statuesque arenas of Olympus, depicted with beautiful black-figure pottery artwork.
Why similar: Action 38.5%, Multiplayer 36.1%, Indie 25.4%
- #6 Greed
91% matchMixed67% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Greed is a roguelite game that invites you to wield multiples weapons and unique spells as you fight unknown enemies through challenging environments.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 63.2%, Action 26.5%, Indie 10.3%
- #7 Bloodworks
90% matchMostly Positive70% of 122 reviews2017
Dev: Engin Mercan
Windows
Bloodworks is a free top-down survival action game where you fight against an endless waves of monsters. The odds are not in your favor!
Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%
- #8 Isles of Limbo
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 280 reviews2020
Dev: ArgonauticsPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Arena-based hack-and-slash combat Fight off waves of enemies with the weight of your hammer and the grace of your sword. Spellbinding Visuals A hybrid of 3D and hand-painted art styles, animated to create a breathing, if not quite living, world between worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 69.7%, Action 30.3%
- #9 Heroes of Shadow Guard
89% matchMixed52% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: Iron 27
Windows
Experience both sides of dungeon crawling! Navigate deadly labyrinth dungeons and design your own in this ground-breaking MMO. Unlock new heroes, new gear, and new labyrinth guards. Conquer single player sagas, climb multiplayer leaderboards, and challenge friends to custom matches.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #10 The Pyramid Of Bones
86% matchPositive94% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Pretty Potato Games
Windows
In The Pyramid of Bones you will have to kill as many mummies as you can, when feeling overwhelmed you must always extract through a door to keep your score. Become the greatest mummy slayer of them all!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 69%, Action 23.5%, Multiplayer 7.6%
- #11 Zombie Vikings: Stab-a-thon
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: Zoink Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Battle your friends in this free to play game based in the Zombie Vikings universe! With weapons like Blunt Fish Trauma and The Pülverizer for Patient People you'll hack and slash for your life in this brawler game for up to 4 players.
Why similar: Action 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #12 Heroes of SoulCraft
88% matchMixed41% of 486 reviews2015
Dev: Ironwilled Studio
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%
An upcoming free-to-play MOBA that combines traditional lane-based gameplay and intense team battles with innovative mechanics, maintaining the classic feel of the genre while introducing new elements that add depth, strategy, and excitement to every match. Easy to learn, difficult to master.
Why similar: Multiplayer 40.8%, Action 37%, Indie 22.2%
- #13 MORDHAU
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 113,142 reviews2019
Dev: Triternion
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 74.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.
Why similar: Multiplayer 37.3%, Hack and Slash 34%, Action 19.5%, Indie 9.3%
- #14 ArcheBlade™
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 7,619 reviews2014
Dev: CodeBrush GamesPub: Codebrush Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
ArcheBlade is a free to play 3D multiplayer fighting game that captures the essence of combo-based fighting games combined with unique game modes. Play as one of many characters and master your skills to become the best fighter.
Why similar: Action 35.8%, Multiplayer 29.6%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Indie 9.9%
- #15 Battle For Embolia
82% matchNo user reviews44% of 294 reviews2026
Dev: Ager Games
Windows
Battle For Embolia is a fast-paced indie MMORPG with responsive combat, meaningful progression, and constant updates. Explore a growing world, face challenging bosses, and help shape the game’s development through community feedback. Free to play with no pay-to-win.
Why similar: Action 64%, Multiplayer 36%
- #16 Fray Fight
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 880 reviews2022
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Battle the evil hordes on your way to Valhalla. Annihilate thousands of monsters with overpowered attacks and upgrades.
Why similar: Action 72%, Indie 28%
- #17 Clockwork Sword
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Clockdrive Games
Windows
Slash, stab, and shoot your way through a multi-tiered museum filled with corrupted automata, customizing your weapon with the scraps of the fallen. Clockwork Sword is a thrilling isometric hack and slash, in which you utilize combinations of weapons and elements to conquer your foes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 69.6%, Action 20%, Indie 10.4%
- #18 GunZ 2: The Second Duel
84% matchMixed66% of 10,662 reviews2014
Dev: Masangsoft
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
GunZ 2: the Second Duel is a free-to-play 3D TPS and is the most fast-paced tough action shooter game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.8%, Action 35.3%, Multiplayer 22.4%, Indie 3.5%
- #19 Bierzerkers
84% matchMixed47% of 519 reviews2016
Dev: Shield Break Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Fight and drink for the glory of Odin in Bierzerkers, a multiplayer melee arena combat game. While quick to pick up and get in some killing, the game has a great deal of depth, both individually and as a team.
Why similar: Multiplayer 40.5%, Action 36.2%, Indie 23.3%
- #20 Born Again
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,148 reviews2023
Dev: Giant Blade LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Hack-n-slash your way through the evil brewing in the Outer Realm! Stop the ominous Overlords in their tracks, but tread lightly, for every corner hosts a monster in waiting!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.8%, Action 25.8%, Indie 14.4%
- #21 Valley of Decay
81% matchMixed66% of 104 reviews2019
Dev: Mario Papadopoulos
Windows
Valley of Decay is a 2D pixel-art multi-player Hack and Slash game. Trade from self-found items extracted essences at the auction house. Craft your own items with those essences. There are no limits, no highest level, no strongest item. You can always become stronger.
Why similar: Action 55.7%, Indie 44.3%
- #22 Uebergame
81% matchMixed54% of 474 reviews2015
Dev: Duion
Windows · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
A truly free and open source multiplayer shooter, no strings attached. Have casual deathmatch matches on various scenarios. Build your own levels with the ingame editor and assets that come with the game, or just play around and use it as a sandbox.
Why similar: Action 40.5%, Multiplayer 38.1%, Indie 21.5%
- #23 Dungeons of the Fallen
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Krystian Weselski
Windows
Weave spells, grab epic loot and kill hordes of enemies in an epic tale of the rise of the Fallen King. Also make sure You won't get crushed by merciless bosses while you're at it.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.8%, Action 33.5%, Indie 26.7%
- #24 Trickster VR: Horde Attack!
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: Trickster Games
Windows
Your daily fix of the hack&slash wave attack action. Fast paced and easy to get into. Use a varied arsenal of awesome magic weapons to win that top spot on the Orc Slayer Leaderboard. Plus, it's 100% free!
Why similar: Action 57.9%, Indie 42.1%
- #25 Harbinger
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 926 reviews2024
Dev: DobrxPub: Split Signal
Windows
Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 81.1%, Action 18.9%
- #26 Dark Throne : The Queen Rises
78% matchMixed62% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: EPIC LEAGUE PTE. LTD.
Windows · Mac
Exhilarating Attacks and Thrilling Battles!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 66.8%, Action 25.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%
- #27 Bane of Asphodel
79% matchMixed69% of 92 reviews2018
Dev: The Bane Of Asphodel Team
Windows
Bane of Asphodel is an Action-Adventure Game set in the mystical world of Asphodel. Players can play as Neith, a recently deceased normal person, and must liberate the land from the evil Keeper of the Cycle.
Why similar: Action 54.7%, Indie 45.3%
- #28 Metamorphos
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 469 reviews2021
Dev: Spicy Dice StudiosPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Take on the role of the temple’s guardian, awakened to cleanse the temple from an evil force corrupting it. Fight and dodge your way through a series of corrupted denizens, wildlife, and guardians to confront Nafaset, the Defiler, and restore the blessed oases.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 77.3%, Action 22.7%
- #29 Stitchlings
73% matchVery Positive92% of 301 reviews2026
Dev: Studio WoolworksPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Play solo, or grab a friend and embark on a bite-sized co-op combat adventure fighting toy monsters, picking them apart, while you stitch together your uniquely customized Stitchlings!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.6%, Action 21.6%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Indie 7%
- #30 Battle Clash
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 530 reviews2024
Dev: Cyzeck
Windows
Battle Clash is a fast-paced medieval PVP game where 10 unique classes battle for victory. Master each class's abilities, rack up kills, and unlock powerful ultimates to crush your enemies. Dominate the battlefield and lead your way to the win!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.1%, Multiplayer 28%, Action 21.9%
- #31 Heroes of Fortunia
77% matchMixed56% of 102 reviews2019
Dev: Polska Lemon Ltd.
Windows
Heroes of Fortunia is an online multiplayer hack ‘n slash game, in which players strive to create their own dungeons, filled with monsters & traps, while at the same time attacking other players’ dungeons in an attempt to beat them.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #32 UNDECEMBER: The Forge
74% matchMixed52% of 20,603 reviews2022
Dev: Needs GamesPub: LINE Games Corporation
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
UNDECEMBER is a Hack & Slash Action RPG in which players are able to surpass the conventional limits of skills by endlessly combining variety of Skill and Link Runes. Become a Rune Hunter and experience the joy of farming and growth!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.1%, Multiplayer 24.6%, Action 16.3%
- #33 Phobos
75% matchMixed64% of 197 reviews2020
Dev: Myth Entertainment
Windows
Discover an expansive online multiplayer world of battle, stories, and intrigue. Wield great weapons or conjure terrifying magics. Explore the world, solve quests, and slay great beasts and players alike.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 100%
- #34 RoShamBo
76% matchMixed64% of 440 reviews2016
Dev: Blam! Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Welcome to RoShamBo arena! A brand new FREE arena fighting game, based on a classic rock-paper-scissors! Choose your character out of dozens unique looks, customize your gear, fight other players, knock their teeth out and become the best in RoShamBo Arena!
Why similar: Multiplayer 46%, Action 30.1%, Indie 23.9%
- #35 EOS RAGNAROK
72% matchMixed56% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: Bluepotion GamesPub: Vertigo Games America,INC.
Windows
Echo of Soul is a free-to-play Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game with a fast-paced action combat, various character customizations and no subscription fee required. Travel the vast open world, compete in PvP modes, and explore EoS.
Why similar: Multiplayer 100%
- #36 Chroma Blast
73% matchVery Positive82% of 252 reviews2017
Dev: William Cheek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it.
Why similar: Action 55.7%, Indie 44.3%
- #37 Orbos
73% matchMixed63% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Leisure Police
Windows
Cute and chaotic fun! Play as one of 7 different character classes in a quick and deadly multiplayer PvP arena shooter where only the quick witted survive. Compete against your friends in classic team deathmatch or overcharge yourself and pummel the enemy base in our Orbomb game mode!
Why similar: Action 55.7%, Indie 44.3%
- #38 Grimoire: Manastorm
71% matchMixed68% of 1,017 reviews2017
Dev: Omniconnection
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A free multiplayer wizard FPS which features six classes to master with thousands of possible spell loadouts. Choose your class of magic, customize your spell book with dozens of abilities, and battle against others for supremacy in FFA or Conquest, or go solo to survive against waves of the undead.
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Multiplayer 37.1%, Indie 25.7%
- #39 Xecryst Remains
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 89 reviews2019
Dev: Krysle Quinsen
Windows
Xecryst Remains is an Objective-Based Party-Based Third-Personal Action-RPG "Overworld Striders". Fight through randomized handcrafted stages with a freeform Action-RPG mechanic. Including Player-Like AI, classless customization, and upgradable tier-based equipment.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.5%, Indie 23.7%, Action 17.8%
- #40 Varthos - Heir to the Throne
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: Nightshift Game Development
Windows
Varthos calls you to his side. Fight hordes of monsters and undead creatures in this captivating action RPG, who have only one goal: to kill you. Fight, die, repeat — the battle for the throne of the world has begun.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.9%, Multiplayer 25.2%, Action 19.9%
- #41 CLASH
72% matchMostly Negative38% of 263 reviews2016
Dev: Ultima GamesPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Clash is a hard-core action/rpg arena blend. With a wide variety of skills to mix and match that inspires creativity and unique styles, Clash lives up to its goal as an action game for the brainy. Play multiplayer with friends or compete in the single-player league by making your way up the leader-board.
Why similar: Action 55.3%, Multiplayer 24.9%, Indie 19.8%
- #42 The Lost Mythologies
70% matchMixed66% of 1,721 reviews2016
Dev: Basaltic studio
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 15%
The Lost Mythologies is a Chinese styled action game with intense combat. Use various skills to defeat loads of enemies, explore the ruins of the fallen empire and finally face the notorious ancient weapon - the Black Rakshasa.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 60.8%, Action 33.7%, Multiplayer 5.5%
- #43 Crusaders of the Lost Idols
69% matchVery Positive83% of 3,036 reviews2015
Dev: Codename Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 383.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Crusaders of the Lost Idols is an idle game of heroic awesomeness! Create a band of fighters to fight monsters, earn gold and create strategies for the perfect formations over multiple campaigns! Upgrade your heroes, collect unique gear, and unlock new Crusaders in regular new events.
Why similar: Indie 62.7%, Multiplayer 24%, Action 13.3%
- #44 A Boy and His Beard
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 71 reviews2018
Dev: Pixel Island
Windows
A Boy and His Beard is a fast-paced beard fighting experience that lets you steal the beards of your enemies! Survive waves of bearded foes as you collect as many beards and achievements as possible!
Why similar: Action 56.7%, Indie 43.3%
- #45 Vindictus
69% matchMixed67% of 7,985 reviews2012
Dev: NEXONPub: NEXON America Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 99.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vindictus is an Action RPG that delivers the highest level of combat mechanics and high-quality visuals. Featuring a fully interactive environment, dungeon objects and monsters become part of your arsenal. Experience unique, creative action gameplay that sets a new standard for online RPGs.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 63.4%, Action 23.8%, Multiplayer 12.9%
- #46 Arali
67% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: HYPO StudiosPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Fight your way through hordes of enemies, rescue the five forest spirits and bring them back to their tree, and lift the curse plaguing the Enchanted Forest!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 76.6%, Action 23.4%
- #47 Unchained
65% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2025
Dev: Double Time Studios
Windows · Mac
Unchained is a fast paced retro multiplayer first person shooter in which you can compete in different game modes and maps, using a large arsenal of unique and deadly weapons (And some cool powerups too) to defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Action 44.8%, Indie 29.5%, Multiplayer 25.7%
- #48 StarBreak
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,302 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Action 44.6%, Indie 28.3%, Multiplayer 27.1%
- #49 Magic Rampage
64% matchVery Positive95% of 1,737 reviews2022
Dev: Asantee Games
Windows
Magic Rampage is a fast-paced action RPG platformer with a massive single-player campaign, deep character customization, and challenging dungeons. Master powerful gear, uncover secrets, and test your skills in competitive and PvP modes.
Why similar: Multiplayer 36%, Action 34.4%, Indie 29.5%
- #50 Project Zero Deaths
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 524 reviews2019
Dev: UAB Detis
Windows · Mac · Linux
Project Zero Deaths is a hectic physics-based F2P online multiplayer platform shooter. Jump into frantic battles in dynamic maps, solo or with friends, to fight in varied wild game modes! Choose between different characters with unique skills and customize them and their weapons to your own playstyle!
Why similar: Action 49.1%, Multiplayer 33.6%, Indie 17.4%
- #51 City Monsters
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: NewGen
Windows
City Monsters is a game where you can control legendary monsters! Battle,police, army, tanks, helicopters and more! How much City can you SMASH?! Take control of a giant Monkey Ape, a Jurassic Dinosaur T-rex, Boxer, Celtic warrior and more !
Why similar: Action 55.7%, Indie 44.3%
- #52 Rise of One
68% matchMixed60% of 94 reviews2017
Dev: Patriot Game Studio
Windows
Rise of One is a free-to-play third person online action game. Fight everyone you confront with or team up with others and fight with the other teams! Customize your favorite character with your victories. Join the endless loop in the Uounus Castle !
Why similar: Action 44.3%, Indie 33.2%, Multiplayer 22.5%
- #53 Deadswitch Combat
62% matchVery Positive83% of 500 reviews2025
Dev: Wilkin Games
Windows
DEADSWITCH COMBAT is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons, vehicle combat, and plenty of team-based game modes.
Why similar: Multiplayer 45.3%, Action 40.9%, Indie 13.9%