Hacksaw Gaming: a Maltese studio with bold graphics
Hacksaw Gaming is a game studio based in Malta that has made its mark on the market chiefly through bold graphics and a daring approach to slot themes. The studio was founded in 2018.
Instead of cautious, universal motifs, Hacksaw Gaming often reaches for grittier or comic-book-exaggerated themes, from the western genre through gang settings to Egyptian mythology.
In a relatively short time, the studio has built its own recognisable visual signature, one that stands out from the competition from the game's opening screen, even before the first spin. The same style carries through into the bonus round animations.
In the Dukat.bet catalogue, Hacksaw Gaming rounds out the offering alongside Push Gaming, Red Tiger and Relax Gaming. An overview of the full slots category is on the Slots page.
Bold graphics and high volatility as the studio's signature
Hacksaw Gaming's graphics feel bolder than most of the competition, with an emphasis on detailed bonus-round animations and a rich colour palette.
High volatility is almost a rule for the studio's titles. The base game tends to be relatively calm, while the bonus round can deliver a payout many times higher than in regular slots.
For some titles, Hand of Anubis among them, the manufacturer rates volatility as the highest on its internal scale. Players should therefore expect longer stretches without a significant hit, interrupted by a sudden, more substantial result.
This combination makes Hacksaw Gaming more of a choice for experienced players who can handle longer periods without a significant hit in exchange for higher win potential.
In-game risk selection: several bonus modes
A distinctive feature of several Hacksaw Gaming titles is the ability to choose your risk level directly during play, not only through the RTP setting before launch.
Wanted Dead or a Wild offers three different bonus rounds — Duel at Dawn, Dead Man's Hand and The Great Train Robbery — which differ in risk and payout potential. The player chooses according to their own strategy before entering the bonus.
A similar selection principle also appears in other titles from the studio, where bonus buy or an optional feature changes the balance between risk and potential win size before a round even starts. In Hand of Anubis, the player can choose between several bonus purchase versions with different prices and potential.
This flexibility is one of the reasons Hacksaw Gaming titles stand out from simpler slots with a single fixed bonus round and no option to choose.
Hacksaw Gaming portfolio in the Dukat.bet catalogue
The table below sums up four Hacksaw Gaming titles available in the Dukat.bet catalogue, including RTP and volatility per the manufacturer.
| Slot | Provider | RTP | Volatility | Mechanics | Source | Verification date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanted Dead or a Wild | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.38% | high | three bonus rounds with different risk levels (Duel at Dawn, Dead Man's Hand, The Great Train Robbery) | Hacksaw Gaming | 2026-09-16 |
| Le Bandit | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.24% | high | cluster pays, positions turning into multipliers | Hacksaw Gaming | 2026-09-16 |
| Hand of Anubis | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.32% | high | cluster pays, optional bonus round purchase | Hacksaw Gaming | 2026-09-16 |
| Chaos Crew | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.24% | high | wild symbols with respins and a growing multiplier | Hacksaw Gaming | 2026-09-16 |
RTP values are theoretical averages stated by the game manufacturer at the base setting. Always check the actual value at the operator on the game's information panel before your first real-money bet.
What connects Hacksaw Gaming titles across the portfolio
Most Hacksaw Gaming slots build on the cluster pays mechanic — clusters of matching symbols next to each other instead of classic paylines.
Le Bandit combines cluster pays with positions that turn into multipliers, while Hand of Anubis extends the same principle with an Egyptian theme and an optional bonus round purchase.
Chaos Crew builds on a different, but equally distinctive, concept: wild symbols respin during the bonus round and gradually raise the round's multiplier.
A shared trait across all four titles is that the main win potential concentrates into one or two bonus elements rather than scattered smaller features throughout the whole round. Players therefore usually know exactly which specific event to focus on during play.
Which player Hacksaw Gaming suits
Hacksaw Gaming suits a player who likes bold graphics and is willing to accept a longer wait for a bigger hit in exchange for higher win potential.
The option to choose your risk level directly during play will appeal to players who want control over the balance between win frequency and win size within a session.
Of the four titles listed, Le Bandit has the most straightforward mechanic, so it can serve as an entry point for a player who wants to get used to the studio's style first before moving on to more intense titles like Chaos Crew.
Hacksaw Gaming is a less obvious fit for a player looking for a calm session with regular smaller wins. An overview of lower-volatility titles is available on the low volatility page.
Where to find Hacksaw Gaming slots and which bonus applies
You'll find Hacksaw Gaming slots in the Dukat.bet catalogue in the Slots section, alongside titles from other providers.
The Slots Bonus 500% up to €3,000 + 15% Cashback applies to these titles as well. Check the wagering requirements and the maximum bet limit while clearing it before activating it.
It's worth trying the demo version before your first real-money bet, since the high volatility of Hacksaw Gaming titles rewards patience and familiarity with the bonus round's rhythm.