Hacksaw Gaming at a Glance
- Started
- 2018, with online scratchcards
- Slots
- Full game suite launched around 2020
- Parent company
- Hacksaw AB, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in June 2025
- Leadership
- Christoffer Källberg, Group CEO
- Key licences
- Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission and other regulated markets
- Known for
- Mobile-first design, high volatility, large maximum wins
- Games we review
- Wanted Dead or a Wild
Company Background
Hacksaw Gaming began in 2018, operating under a Malta licence and focusing on online scratchcards. It then expanded into video slots and launched a full suite of games around 2020. Its slots quickly gained attention for their distinctive art style and high maximum wins.
The business has grown rapidly. Its parent company, Hacksaw AB, listed its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm in June 2025. Alongside its own games, Hacksaw offers its remote gaming server technology to other studios through a platform called OpenRGS, which helps third-party developers distribute their games.
What Hacksaw Gaming Is Known For
Mobile-First Design
Hacksaw designs its games with mobile play in mind, using layouts and controls that work well on phones. Many of its games still play well on desktop too.
High Volatility and Big Maximum Wins
Many Hacksaw slots are high or very high volatility, with maximum wins of 10,000 times the stake or more. That means long losing runs are common and most of the value sits in rare, large wins. See Slot Volatility Explained.
Multiple Bonus Options
Several Hacksaw games offer more than one bonus feature, sometimes with different volatility levels, and some markets allow players to buy entry into them. Wanted Dead or a Wild, for example, has three separate bonuses. See Slot Buy Features Explained.
Distinctive Art Style
Hacksaw games are known for bold, comic-book and street-art influenced visuals, with dark humour in many themes. Titles such as Chaos Crew, R.I.P. City and Hand of Anubis are among its better-known games.
Scratchcards and Instant Games
The studio still offers online scratchcards and other instant-win style games alongside its slots.
Hacksaw Gaming Games We Review
Browse all titles in our Slot Game Reviews.
RTP and Volatility
Hacksaw publishes RTP and volatility information for its games. Published RTPs typically fall somewhere between about 94% and 96.5%, and some games have separate RTP figures for each bonus buy option. Always check the RTP shown in the game's information screen. See Pokies RTP Explained.
Because so many Hacksaw games are high volatility, short sessions can vary enormously. See RTP vs Actual Slot Results.
Licensing and Testing
Hacksaw holds licences in many regulated markets, including Malta and the United Kingdom, as well as several European countries and regulated markets in North America. Its games are certified for each market in which they are offered. See Slot RNG Explained.
In Australia, it is illegal for companies to offer online casino games, including online pokies, to people in Australia under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
- Distinctive, memorable visual style
- Games built for mobile play
- Varied bonus features in many titles
- Licensed in a growing number of regulated markets
Weaknesses
- Many games are high or very high volatility
- Large maximum wins are extremely rare in practice
- Bonus buy options, where available, put large amounts at risk
- RTPs vary between games and versions
Playing Responsibly
High-volatility games can use up a budget very quickly. If you choose to play, set a budget and time limit before you start, and avoid chasing big wins. Our guides on setting gambling limits and recognising gambling harm explain practical steps, and Gambling Help Online offers free, confidential support 24/7 on 1800 858 858.