Best Historical Hack and Slash games

Historical Hack and Slash games

Games like God of War, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and Like a Dragon: Ishin!, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: May 23, 2026

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God of War

2018 April 2018 by SIE Santa Monica Studio

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

7.82 Excellent+

Rating God of War

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

2013 February 2013 by PlatinumGames

Shooter, Strategy, Hack and Slash

Shooter, Strategy, Hack and Slash

7.71 Excellent+

Rating Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

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Like a Dragon: Ishin!

2023 February 2023 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

7.19 Excellent-

Rating Like a Dragon: Ishin!

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Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

2010 May 2010 by Ubisoft Montreal

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

7.07 Excellent--

Rating Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

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Nioh 2 Remastered: The Complete Edition

2021 February 2021 by Team NINJA

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

6.97 Excellent--

Rating Nioh 2 Remastered: The Complete Edition

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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

2017 August 2017 by Ninja Theory

Simulator, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Simulator, Hack and Slash, Adventure

6.89 Excellent--

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Chivalry 2

2021 June 2021 by Torn Banner Studios

Fighting, Tactical, Hack and Slash

Fighting, Tactical, Hack and Slash

6.76 Good++

Rating Chivalry 2

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Steelrising

2022 September 2022 by Spiders

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

6.46 Good+

Rating Steelrising

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Nioh

2017 February 2017 by Team NINJA

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

6.42 Good+

Rating Nioh

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Torchlight

2009 October 2009 by Runic Games

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

6.26 Good

Rating Torchlight

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Ryse: Son of Rome

2013 November 2013 by Crytek Frankfurt

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

6.24 Good

Rating Ryse: Son of Rome

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Apotheon

2015 February 2015 by Alientrap Games Inc

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

6.16 Good

Rating Apotheon

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Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

2013 November 2013 by Koei Tecmo

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Historical

6.01 Good-

Rating Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

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Hand of Fate

2015 February 2015 by Defiant Development

RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based

RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based

5.81 Good--

Rating Hand of Fate

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Mordhau

2019 April 2019 by Triternion

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

5.75 Good--

Rating Mordhau

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Watchmen: The End Is Nigh

2009 March 2009 by Deadline Games

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Science fiction

Hack and Slash, Fantasy, Science fiction

5.59 Decent++

Rating Watchmen: The End Is Nigh

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Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2

2009 July 2009 by Deadline Games

Sport, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Sport, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

5.45 Decent++

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Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

2012 October 2012 by Torn Banner Studios

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

5.42 Decent++

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Samurai Bringer

2022 April 2022 by Alphawing

Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash

Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash

5.39 Decent++

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Vindictus

2010 October 2010 by Nexon Co. Ltd.

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.32 Decent+

Rating Vindictus

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Aztez

2017 August 2017 by Team Colorblind

Fighting, Strategy, Turn-Based

Fighting, Strategy, Turn-Based

5.32 Decent+

Rating Aztez

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We Who Are About to Die

2022 November 2022 by Aegic Entertainment

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

RPG, Simulator, Strategy

5.19 Decent+

Rating We Who Are About to Die

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Victor Vran

2015 July 2015 by Haemimont Games

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.19 Decent+

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Hunted: The Demon's Forge

2011 May 2011 by inXile Entertainment

Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash

Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash

5.13 Decent+

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En Garde!

2023 August 2023 by Fireplace Games

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Adventure

5.01 Decent

Rating En Garde!

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Shenmue III

2019 November 2019 by Ys Net

Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash

Fighting, RPG, Hack and Slash

4.96 Decent

Rating Shenmue III

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Enclave

2002 March 2002 by Starbreeze Studios

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

RPG, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

4.91 Decent

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Hero Siege

2014 January 2014 by Panic Art Studios

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.87 Decent-

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For Honor

2017 February 2017 by Ubisoft Montreal

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Historical

4.85 Decent-

Rating For Honor

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Dynasty Warriors 9

2018 February 2018 by Omega Force

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.50 Decent--

Rating Dynasty Warriors 9

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Knight Squad

2015 November 2015 by Chainsawesome Games

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Historical

Hack and Slash, Arcade, Historical

4.42 Decent--

Rating Knight Squad

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Trek to Yomi

2022 May 2022 by Leonard Menchiari

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

4.33 Mediocre++

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Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

2020 February 2020 by Wolcen Studio

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.28 Mediocre++

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Hammerfight

2009 September 2009 by Konstantin Koshutin

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Fighting, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

4.27 Mediocre++

Rating Hammerfight

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Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

2012 October 2012 by Ubisoft Milan

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Adventure

4.24 Mediocre++

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Black Desert

2014 December 2014 by Pearl Abyss

RPG, Strategy, Hack and Slash

RPG, Strategy, Hack and Slash

4.00 Mediocre+

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Viking: Battle for Asgard

2008 March 2008 by The Creative Assembly

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

3.39 Mediocre-

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In Celebration of Violence

2016 August 2016 by Julian Edison

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

3.14 Mediocre--

Rating In Celebration of Violence

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The Legend of Tianding

2021 November 2021 by CGCG Studio

Fighting, Platform, RPG

Fighting, Platform, RPG

Needs more reviews

Rating The Legend of Tianding

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DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

2010 September 2010 by Hothead Games

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews

Rating DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

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Garshasp: The Monster Slayer

2011 May 2011 by Fanafzar Sharif

Puzzle, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Puzzle, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews

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The Rogue Prince of Persia

2025 August 2025 by Evil Empire

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Platform, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews

Rating The Rogue Prince of Persia

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Warriors Orochi 4

2018 September 2018 by Omega Force

RPG, Tactical, Hack and Slash

RPG, Tactical, Hack and Slash

Needs more reviews

Rating Warriors Orochi 4

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Samurai Warriors 5

2021 June 2021 by Omega Force

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Hack and Slash, Adventure, Historical

Needs more reviews

Rating Samurai Warriors 5

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Samurai Maiden

2022 December 2022 by Shade

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash

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Achilles: Legends Untold

2023 November 2023 by Dark Point Games

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

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Rating Achilles: Legends Untold

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Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires

2014 November 2014 by Omega Force

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Strategy, Hack and Slash, Fantasy

Needs more reviews

Rating Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires

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Warcube

2017 January 2017 by

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy

Needs more reviews

Rating Warcube

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Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance

1996 May 1996 by Capstone Software

Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash

Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash

Needs more reviews

Rating Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance

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Judero

2024 September 2024 by Jack King-Spooner

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews

Rating Judero

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Captain Blood

2025 May 2025 by Seawolf Studio

Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Shooter, Hack and Slash, Adventure

Needs more reviews

Rating Captain Blood

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Sakura Wars

2019 December 2019 by Sega CS2 R&D

RPG, Simulator, Hack and Slash

RPG, Simulator, Hack and Slash

Needs more reviews

Rating Sakura Wars

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