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Hack 'n' Slash

Developed by Double Fine Productions · Published by Double Fine Productions, Xbox Game Studios

AdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 9, 2014 Price$2.67 Metacritic73/100 Steam reviews534

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.67
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic73/100
Steam reviews534
Languages1

Overview

An adventure, casual, indie game by Double Fine Productions, published by Double Fine Productions — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Hack ‘n’ Slash is a puzzle action game about hacking -- reprogram object properties, hijack global variables, hack creature behavior, and even rewrite the game’s code. The only way to win is not to play...by the rules!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 53% positive of 908
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:AdventureIndieHackingHack and SlashPuzzleProgrammingCasualSingleplayerFemale ProtagonistFantasy2DAction

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Hack 'n' Slash.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP Service Pack 3
  • Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, ATI Radeon 4870 HD, Intel HD 3000, or equivalent card with at least 512 MB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3. Some users may need to disable Steam overlay.

Supported languages (1)

English

Hack 'n' Slash FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Hack 'n' Slash?

Steam classifies Hack 'n' Slash as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Double Fine Productions. Hack ‘n’ Slash is a puzzle action game about hacking -- reprogram object properties, hijack global variables, hack creature behavior, and even rewrite the game’s code. The only way to win is not to play...by the rules!

How much does Hack 'n' Slash cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Hack 'n' Slash at $2.67. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Hack 'n' Slash single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Hack 'n' Slash: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Hack 'n' Slash on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Hack 'n' Slash for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Hack 'n' Slash out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 9, 2014.

What platforms is Hack 'n' Slash on?

Hack 'n' Slash is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Hack 'n' Slash single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Hack 'n' Slash cost?

Steam lists it at $2.67.

What is Hack 'n' Slash's Metacritic score?

Hack 'n' Slash has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Hack 'n' Slash?

Hack 'n' Slash is developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Double Fine Productions, Xbox Game Studios.

Where to get Hack 'n' Slash

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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