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Hack, Slash & Backstab

2016

Hack, Slash & Backstab

AdventureIndieIGDB 50Steam 11%

Session Respect Score

AI estimate · 0/5 votes
0.0/ 10

"A fast-paced arcade dungeon crawler where cooperation turns to betrayal, perfect for quick competitive sessions with friends."

Heads up: Co-op pauses anytime; competitive mode forces real-time combat without pause options.
Best session: 15-30 minutes

Minimum session

10 min

Pausability

No pause

Resume friendliness

Easy to resume

FOMO pressure

Low FOMO

Focus required

Moderate

Session structure

Self-contained runs

Plan multiplayer sessions in advance since this is best with 2-4 players and requires uninterrupted gameplay time.

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About

Hack, Slash & Backstab is a 1 - 4 player arcade dungeon crawler with a twist! Work together as warrior, rogue, wizard and archer to survive a dangerous world. But only one player will be crowned the winner: it becomes a fight to the death, as betrayal and backstab become the tools of choice.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeAction

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Context Tags

No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.

🔇No sound OK
🤚One-handed
🎵Background game
🚇Commute friendly
✈️Plane friendly
💤Suspend & resume
Quick to boot
☁️Cloud save
👶Kid can watch
🛋️Couch co-op
🎤No voice chat needed
🌙Solo after bedtime
🎙️Podcast game
🧘Zen mode
🥱Brain off
🔁Satisfying grind
🧒Kid co-op

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Hack, Slash & Backstab — Session FAQ

How long does a session of Hack, Slash & Backstab take?
The minimum meaningful session for Hack, Slash & Backstab is approximately 10 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
Can you pause Hack, Slash & Backstab?
Hack, Slash & Backstab cannot be paused mid-session (it runs in real-time or is multiplayer). Plan for a full session window before starting.
Does Hack, Slash & Backstab pressure you to keep playing?
Hack, Slash & Backstab has low FOMO. There may be some narrative momentum, but the game doesn't pressure you to keep playing. Natural stopping points are common.
What is Hack, Slash & Backstab's Session Respect Score?
Hack, Slash & Backstab has a Session Respect Score of 6.7/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.

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