You need Hack-and-slash games, which have been around since the early console days.

Sometimes, you just want to swing a weapon around and have a blast.

Here are the best open-world hack and slash games.

a collage of games that have hack and slash and open world elements

If youve got a need to hunt down big game, then pick this one up.

This time around you take the reigns of anameless herothats out to make their mark within the three kingdoms.

Its an adrenaline rush inducing style that works well.

Even and Dicey from Lost in Random floating on a platform, Elizabert Megafig holding up a Bugsnax, and Kena from Kena: Bridge of Spirits aiming a glowing arrow in the sky

Plus, your incentive for coming back each time is that runs level up a character’s skill.

So your runs get better over time.

Suitable for all skills levels, Speed Overflow is one worth checking out.

Close Up of Sciel from Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

Highly rewarding once you get into its groove, Kill Knight comes with a high recommendation to play.

These gems deserve a spot in your library.

Its an interesting blend with some real depth once you get going.

Split Image of Chivalry 2, Darksiders 3, and Devil May Cry 5

If you like hack-and-slash games with something different then try Kunitsu-Gami.

An enjoyable experience that stands well on its own, Wo Long is worth checking out.

A big adventure in a box, Cuddly Carnage is one game you shouldnt sleep on.

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii - Majima in combat on a shoreline.

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Monster Hunter Wilds - A hunter outnumbered by monsters in a field.

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Dynasty Warriors: Origins - A massive battle featuring a high number of units.

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Speed Overflow: A screen filled with various monsters and demons.

Kill Knight: Monsters filling the screen with projectile attacks in the abyss.

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Astor: Blade Of The Monolith - An alien world filled with weird warriors.

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Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess - An incursion of demons meets stalwart defenders.

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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - The soldier duelling with a warped looking tiger beast.

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Gori: Cuddly Carnage - A large demon towers over Gori.

MediEvil: skeleton warriors about to duel.

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Devil May Cry