Best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,978 Grid-Based Movement games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Grid-Based Movement game rankings were last updated on 1/19/2026.
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1. StarVaders
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
StarVaders holds the #1 spot for "best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,453 positive reviews and 88 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
2. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,966 positive reviews and 1,169 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
3. Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,975 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,823 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
4. Moonring
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Moonring has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,241 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/28/2023 |
| Developer | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Publisher | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2373630 |
5. Can of Wormholes
Push, slice, ingest, flip, and squish worms in this puzzle game in which you play as a little sentient tin can.
Can of Wormholes has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 514 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/24/2023 |
| Developer | munted finger |
| Publisher | munted finger |
| Steam App Id | 1295320 |
6. Yugo Puzzle
Yugo Puzzle is a minimalist, relaxing, and satisfying puzzle game. Move jelly blocks left and right to merge them with the same color. It may sound simple, but it’s deceptively challenging. Enjoy the satisfaction of solving each puzzle.
Yugo Puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 307 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. Larcin Lazer
In this puzzle game combining action and stealth, your memory will be your best tool! Remember the location of the lasers, they disappear as soon as you move. Avoid deadly lasers with style, steal from the richest and save your cat 🐱 Prepare for a MEMORABLE heist
Larcin Lazer has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 280 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2023 |
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| Publisher | Tambouille |
| Steam App Id | 1707400 |
8. Slider
Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time.
Slider has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 415 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/24/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1916890 |
9. Gentoo Rescue
A puzzler about sliding penguins and walruses. Pick up items to push, pull, bounce, swap, stop, steal, or explode. Uncover surprising twists hidden in a world of puzzles inside puzzles inside puzzles.
Gentoo Rescue has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2830480 |
10. Lara Croft GO
Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom.
Lara Croft GO has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,647 positive reviews and 278 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2016 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
| Developer | Square Enix Montréal |
| Publisher | Crystal Dynamics |
| Steam App Id | 540840 |
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| 251 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 4/23/2015 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/24/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/14/2021 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/24/2023 | 90 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/24/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/22/2025 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 12/4/2016 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Can of Wormholes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 16). Yugo Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 27). Larcin Lazer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Slider on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). Gentoo Rescue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Lara Croft GO on Steam. Steam Store.