Best Historical Hack and Slash games

Games like God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, and God of War III: Remastered, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: August 25, 2026

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1

God of War

2018April 2018 by SIE Santa Monica Studio

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

8.19 Excellent++
2

2

Ghost of Tsushima

2020July 2020 by Sucker Punch Productions

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

7.60 Excellent-
3

3

God of War III: Remastered

2015July 2015 by Red Kite Games

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

7.05 Good++
4

4

Shenmue

1999December 1999 by Sega AM2

RPG, Simulator, Hack and Slash

RPG, Simulator, Hack and Slash

6.94 Good+
5

5

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

2017August 2017 by Ninja Theory

Simulator, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Simulator, Hack and Slash, Adventure

6.74 Good
6

6

God of War

2005March 2005 by SCE Santa Monica Studio

Puzzle, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Puzzle, Hack and Slash, Adventure

6.74 Good
7

7

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

2013February 2013 by PlatinumGames

Shooter, Strategy, Hack and Slash

Shooter, Strategy, Hack and Slash

6.21 Good--
8

8

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

2026July 2026 by Ubisoft Singapore

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

6.15 Good--
9

9

Nioh 2

2020March 2020 by Team NINJA

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

6.03 Okay++
10

10

Onimusha: Warlords

2001January 2001 by Capcom Production Studio 2

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

6.01 Okay++
11

11

Heroes of Newerth

2010May 2010 by Frostburn Studios

Hack and Slash, MOBA, Fantasy

Hack and Slash, MOBA, Fantasy

5.99 Okay++
12

12

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

2002March 2002 by Capcom Production Studio 2

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

5.93 Okay++
13

13

Nioh

2017February 2017 by Team NINJA

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.90 Okay++
14

14

Chivalry 2

2021June 2021 by Torn Banner Studios

Fighting, Tactical, Hack and Slash

Fighting, Tactical, Hack and Slash

5.80 Okay+
15

15

Nioh 2 Remastered: The Complete Edition

2021February 2021 by Team NINJA

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.79 Okay+
16

16

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

2023February 2023 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.66 Okay
17

17

Soul Blade

1996December 1996 by Project Soul

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade

5.64 Okay
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18

The Rogue Prince of Persia

2025August 2025 by Evil Empire

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.55 Okay
19

19

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

2004January 2004 by Black Isle Studios

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.46 Okay
20

20

Dynasty Warriors 7

2011March 2011 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

5.40 Okay-
21

21

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends

2020October 2020 by Sucker Punch Productions

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

5.40 Okay-
22

22

Enclave

2002March 2002 by Starbreeze Studios

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

5.38 Okay-
23

23

Heretic II

1998November 1998 by Raven Software

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

5.33 Okay-
24

24

God of War

2009November 2009 by SCE Santa Monica Studio

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

5.31 Okay-
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25

Torchlight

2009October 2009 by Runic Games

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

5.29 Okay-
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26

The Legend of Tianding

2021November 2021 by CGCG Studio

Fighting, Platform, RPG

Fighting, Platform, RPG

5.21 Okay--
27

27

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

2010September 2010 by Hothead Games

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.19 Okay--
28

28

Mordhau

2019April 2019 by Triternion

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

5.18 Okay--
29

29

Dynasty Warriors 6

2007November 2007 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

5.13 Okay--
30

30

Warriors Orochi

2007March 2007 by Koei

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

5.12 Okay--
31

31

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

2013November 2013 by Koei Tecmo

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

5.02 Okay--
32

32

Samurai Warriors 2

2006February 2006 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

5.00 Okay--
33

33

Warriors Orochi 4

2018September 2018 by Omega Force

RPG, Tactical, Hack and Slash

RPG, Tactical, Hack and Slash

4.92 Mediocre++
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34

Hand of Fate

2015February 2015 by Defiant Development

RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based

RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based

4.91 Mediocre++
35

35

Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires

2014November 2014 by Omega Force

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

4.90 Mediocre++
36

36

Sakura Wars

2019December 2019 by Sega CS2 R&D

RPG, Simulator, Hack and Slash

RPG, Simulator, Hack and Slash

4.88 Mediocre++
37

37

The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot

2015February 2015 by Ubisoft Montreal

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

4.85 Mediocre++
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38

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

2005September 2005 by Beenox

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

4.84 Mediocre++
39

39

Hammerfight

2009September 2009 by Konstantin Koshutin

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

4.83 Mediocre++
40

40

Samurai Warriors 4-II

2015February 2015 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

4.82 Mediocre++
41

41

Apotheon

2015February 2015 by Alientrap Games Inc

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

4.81 Mediocre++
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42

Hero Siege

2014January 2014 by Panic Art Studios

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.81 Mediocre++
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43

Ryse: Son of Rome

2013November 2013 by Crytek Frankfurt

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

4.80 Mediocre++
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44

Knight Squad

2015November 2015 by Chainsawesome Games

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Historical

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Historical

4.80 Mediocre++
45

45

Trek to Yomi

2022May 2022 by Leonard Menchiari

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

4.78 Mediocre++
46

46

Steelrising

2022September 2022 by Spiders

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.75 Mediocre+
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47

For Honor

2017February 2017 by Ubisoft Montreal

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

4.71 Mediocre+
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48

Achilles: Legends Untold

2023November 2023 by Dark Point Games

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.69 Mediocre+
49

49

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

2012October 2012 by Torn Banner Studios

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

4.67 Mediocre+
50

50

Aztez

2017August 2017 by Team Colorblind

Fighting, Strategy, Turn-Based

Fighting, Strategy, Turn-Based

4.66 Mediocre+
51

51

Die by the Sword

1998February 1998 by Treyarch

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Fantasy

4.61 Mediocre+
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52

Viking: Battle for Asgard

2008March 2008 by The Creative Assembly

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

4.60 Mediocre+
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53

Watchmen: The End Is Nigh

2009March 2009 by Deadline Games

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Science fiction

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Science fiction

4.48 Mediocre
54

54

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

2010May 2010 by Ubisoft Montreal

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.44 Mediocre
55

55

En Garde!

2023August 2023 by Fireplace Games

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.38 Mediocre
56

56

Victor Vran

2015July 2015 by Haemimont Games

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.38 Mediocre
57

57

Shenmue III

2019November 2019 by Ys Net

Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash

Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash

4.37 Mediocre
58

58

Vindictus

2010October 2010 by Nexon Co. Ltd.

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.32 Mediocre-
59

59

Fire Emblem Warriors

2017September 2017 by Omega Force

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

4.28 Mediocre-
60

60

Hunted: The Demon's Forge

2011May 2011 by inXile Entertainment

Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash

Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash

4.26 Mediocre-
61

61

Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2

2009July 2009 by Deadline Games

Sport, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Sport, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

4.25 Mediocre-
62

62

Black Desert

2014December 2014 by Pearl Abyss

RPG, Strategy, Hack and Slash

RPG, Strategy, Hack and Slash

4.13 Mediocre-
63

63

Altered Beast

1988June 1988 by Team Shinobi

Platform, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Platform, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

4.06 Mediocre--
64

64

Dynasty Warriors 9

2018February 2018 by Omega Force

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

3.89 Mediocre--
65

65

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

2012October 2012 by Ubisoft Milan

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Adventure

3.61 Weak+
66

66

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

2020February 2020 by Wolcen Studio

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

3.48 Weak+
67

67

Ride to Hell: Retribution

2013June 2013 by Deep Silver

Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure

2.82 Weak--
68

68

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition

2013November 2013 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Historical, Third person

Hack and Slash, Historical, Third person

Needs more reviews
69

69

Ryse: Legendary Edition

2014October 2014 by Crytek Frankfurt

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Needs more reviews
70

70

Wulverblade

2017October 2017 by Fully Illustrated

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews
71

71

Samurai Warriors 4: Empires

2015September 2015 by Omega Force

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Historical

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Historical

Needs more reviews
72

72

Warriors All-Stars

2017March 2017 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Needs more reviews
73

73

Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada

2016November 2016 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Needs more reviews
74

74

Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story

2020February 2020 by ACQUIRE Corp.

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews
75

75

Samurai Warriors 5

2021June 2021 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Needs more reviews
76

76

Warcube

2017January 2017

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy

Needs more reviews
77

77

Treachery in Beatdown City

2020March 2020 by HurakanWorks

Fighting, RPG, Strategy

Fighting, RPG, Strategy

Needs more reviews
78

78

Samurai Bringer

2022April 2022 by Alphawing

Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash

Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash

Needs more reviews
79

79

Bladestorm: Nightmare

2015January 2015 by Omega Force

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Needs more reviews
80

80

Story of a Gladiator

2019November 2019 by Brain Seal

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Arcade

Needs more reviews
81

81

Samurai Warriors 4

2014March 2014 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Needs more reviews
82

82

Titan Quest II

2025August 2025 by Grimlore Games

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews
83

83

We Who Are About to Die

2022November 2022 by Aegic Entertainment

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

Needs more reviews
84

84

Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate

2014September 2014 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Needs more reviews
85

85

Judero

2024September 2024 by Jack King-Spooner

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews
86

86

Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale

2011May 2011 by Atari, Inc.

RPG, Hack and Slash, Historical

RPG, Hack and Slash, Historical

Needs more reviews
87

87

Samurai Maiden

2022December 2022 by Shade

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

Needs more reviews
88

88

Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance

1996May 1996 by Capstone Software

Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash

Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash

Needs more reviews
89

89

Half Sword

2026January 2026 by Half Sword Games

Fighting, Simulator, Hack and Slash

Fighting, Simulator, Hack and Slash

Needs more reviews
90

90

Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance

2003November 2003 by Acclaim Studios Manchester

Fighting, Platform, Hack and Slash

Fighting, Platform, Hack and Slash

Needs more reviews
91

91

Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All!

2021December 2021 by Mr Nutz Studio

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Historical

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Historical

Needs more reviews
92

92

Captain Blood

2025May 2025 by Seawolf Studio

Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews
93

93

In Celebration of Violence

2016August 2016 by Julian Edison

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews
94

94

Legend

1994April 1994 by Arcade Zone

Hack and Slash, Historical, Isometric

Hack and Slash, Historical, Isometric

Needs more reviews
95

95

Dynasty Warriors 4: Hyper

2005March 2005 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Needs more reviews
96

96

Garshasp: The Monster Slayer

2011May 2011 by Fanafzar Sharif

Puzzle, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Puzzle, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews