Hacksaw Gaming is the studio that proved a small-team, high-distinctiveness model can scale. Founded in 2018, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in June 2025 at a €2bn valuation, Hacksaw now runs at 44 releases per year and has a UK distribution that covers nearly every UKGC-licensed casino. The catalogue is opinionated — stylised cartoon art, contained max-win ceilings around 10,000x to 12,500x, distinctive bonus rounds — and that opinionated focus is exactly why Hacksaw titles consistently outperform their slot counts on engagement metrics.
Why Hacksaw stands out
Three things separate Hacksaw from the broader studio pack. First, mechanical signatures: DuelReels, BlitzSpins and the studio's distinctive bonus structures are immediately recognisable across the catalogue. Second, single-RTP transparency: where many studios ship multiple operator-selectable variants and let casinos pick the lowest, Hacksaw publishes a single RTP per title and applies it across every UK operator that hosts the game.
Third, contained max-win ceilings. Where Nolimit City pushes max wins above 100,000x and Push Gaming approaches 50,000x on flagship titles, Hacksaw's catalogue mostly sits in the 5,000x to 12,500x range — high enough to be meaningful, low enough to remain realistically achievable on a session bankroll. This makes the catalogue much friendlier to UK players capped at £5 or £2 per spin under the current stake limits.
The trade-off is that Hacksaw is not the studio for headline-chasing players. If the appeal of slot play is theoretical 100,000x peaks, look at Nolimit City. If the appeal is variety, distinctive mechanics and a curated catalogue where every title earns its shelf space, Hacksaw is the strongest current studio in the UK market.
Our 2026 ranking
1. Wanted Dead or a Wild — the studio's defining title and the first DuelReels release. 2. Le Bandit — heist-themed medium-volatility entry, the most accessible Hacksaw start point. 3. Chaos Crew 2 — sequel to the cult original with refined math. 4. RIP City — Day-of-the-Dead themed entry with strong bonus structure. 5. Hand of Anubis — Egyptian-themed entry with tight production values.
6. Stormforged — 2025 high-fantasy release with accessible volatility. 7. Densho — 2025 Japanese-themed entry with clean visual identity. 8. Aiko and the Wind Spirit — anime-styled mid-volatility release. 9. The Bowery Boys — boxing-themed entry with strong bonus features. 10. Eye of Medusa — Greek-themed release with the studio's signature stylised art.
All ten titles are available at the UKGC-licensed casinos that carry the full Hacksaw catalogue — distribution expanded substantially through 2025 after the studio's IPO, and most UK operators now host the full catalogue.
1. Wanted Dead or a Wild
The defining Hacksaw title. Three distinct bonus rounds — Duel at Dawn, Dead Man's Hand and The Great Train Robbery — give it more variety than most high-volatility slots, and the DuelReels mechanic that debuted in this title remains the studio's signature feature. The 12,500x max-win ceiling is reached through Dead Man's Hand's sticky multipliers.
Default RTP is 96.38%, volatility is 5/5, and the bonus-trigger probability across all three rounds is roughly 1 in 240 spins. See our full Wanted Dead or a Wild review.
2. Le Bandit
The most accessible Hacksaw entry-point. Medium-high volatility, French heist theme, 10,000x ceiling reachable on a sensible session bankroll. The bonus-buy option (where supported by the operator) shortens the runway further.
Default RTP is 96.30% and the bonus triggers roughly once every 175 spins in the base game. A great Hacksaw start-point for players who prefer regular bonus access over chasing the absolute max-win ceiling.
3. Chaos Crew 2
Sequel to the cult original Chaos Crew. Refined math model with improved bonus-trigger frequency and an upgraded multi-stage free spins or pick-and-win, triggered by scatter symbols.">bonus round. The art direction is signature Hacksaw — cartoon-styled with strong character design — and the soundtrack is one of the most memorable in the catalogue.
Default RTP is 96.40% and the 12,000x max-win ceiling is reached through stacked multipliers in the free spins or pick-and-win, triggered by scatter symbols.">bonus round. A standout 2024 release that has held its place in our ranking through 2026.
4. RIP City
Day-of-the-Dead themed entry with a strongly differentiated visual identity. The free spins or pick-and-win, triggered by scatter symbols.">bonus round uses a multi-stage structure where players progress through escalating tiers of bonus features. The 10,000x ceiling is reached through full-tier completion of the bonus structure.
Default RTP is 96.32% and volatility is 4/5 — slightly more accessible than Wanted Dead or a Wild's 5/5 rating.
5. Hand of Anubis
Egyptian-themed entry with tight production values and the studio's most polished bonus-round visual sequence. The persistent multiplier wild during free spins drives the title's biggest hits, and the 10,000x ceiling is reachable through extended bonus retriggers.
Default RTP is 96.36% and volatility is 5/5. A staple of operator new-release rails through 2024 and a steady performer in 2025-2026.
The DuelReels mechanic
DuelReels is Hacksaw's first proprietary mechanic and debuted in Wanted Dead or a Wild. The system pairs two reels in the grid so they spin together and resolve as a unit — typically the middle reel and an adjacent reel in the free spins or pick-and-win, triggered by scatter symbols.">bonus round. This raises the hit frequency of certain symbol combinations and creates more reliable bonus-round payoff than standard reel mechanics.
The mechanic has been extended into several follow-up titles, with each iteration tuning the trigger frequency and reel pairing. DuelReels is now one of the most recognisable mechanical signatures in the UK-licensed slot market and a key differentiator for the studio against larger volume-focused competitors.
From a player perspective, the DuelReels mechanic produces visible 'connected' wins that photograph well on stream and engage well in short sessions. The mechanic is most impactful in Wanted Dead or a Wild's Dead Man's Hand free spins or pick-and-win, triggered by scatter symbols.">bonus round, where the paired reels deliver some of the most photographable wins in the catalogue.
Where to play in 2026
Hacksaw's UK distribution accelerated substantially through 2025 after the studio's IPO. By the end of 2025 the full catalogue was live at Bet365 (via the Light & Wonder OGS connection), Sky Vegas, PaddyPower Games, William Hill, LeoVegas, Mr Vegas and Casumo. Smaller and mid-tier operators followed through Q1 2026.
Bonus eligibility on Hacksaw titles varies by operator. Most UK casinos include the full Hacksaw catalogue in welcome free-spin offers, although a small number of operators exclude bonus-buy plays from wagering contribution. Always check the wagering terms before opting in.
Final tip: Hacksaw's release cadence is steady (44 titles in 2025, similar pace expected for 2026). New releases tend to be of consistent quality — the studio's small team and curated approach means there are no obvious filler titles. Our news section covers every meaningful Hacksaw launch as it lands.