Best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 2,117 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 4/23/2026.

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1. Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors

From the creators of Vampire Survivors comes a turbo-charged, turn-based roguelite deckbuilder! Deal world-ending combos, blitz through infested dungeons, and master the Turboturn to obliterate hordes of familiar foes with a chaotic hand of cards.

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Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors holds the #1 spot for "best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,937 positive reviews and 48 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 4/21/2026
Developers
Publisher poncle
Steam App Id 3265700

2. 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.

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StarVaders 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 4,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,917 positive reviews and 109 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
Developers
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Steam App Id 2097570

3. 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!

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Crypt of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,261 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,086 positive reviews and 1,175 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 4/23/2015
Franchise Klei
Developer Brace Yourself Games
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Steam App Id 247080

4. 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!

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Cobalt Core 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 4,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,002 positive reviews and 162 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 11/8/2023
Franchise Brace Yourself Games
Developer Rocket Rat Games
Publisher Brace Yourself Games
Steam App Id 2179850

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.

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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 545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 540 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. Moonring

A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

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Moonring has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,283 positive reviews and 97 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

7. 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.

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Yugo Puzzle 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 322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319 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.

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 10/14/2021
Developer Qrostar
Publisher Qrostar
Steam App Id 1693260

8. 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

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Larcin Lazer 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 284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 282 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 1/24/2023
Developers
Publisher Tambouille
Steam App Id 1707400

9. 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.

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Slider 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 492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 480 positive reviews and 12 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

10. 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.

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Gentoo Rescue has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 223 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

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Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors steam charts
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4/21/2026
94
$9.99
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4/30/2025
93
$24.99
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Crypt of the NecroDancer steam charts
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4/23/2015
93
$14.99
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Cobalt Core steam charts
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11/8/2023
92
$19.99
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Can of Wormholes steam charts
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3/24/2023
92
$19.99
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Moonring steam charts
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9/28/2023
92
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Yugo Puzzle steam charts
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10/14/2021
90
$5.99
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Larcin Lazer steam charts
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1/24/2023
90
$9.99
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Slider steam charts
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7/24/2024
90
Free
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Gentoo Rescue steam charts
4
5/22/2025
90
$19.99
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Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 19). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 13). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Can of Wormholes on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Yugo Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Larcin Lazer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). Slider on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, April 12). Gentoo Rescue on Steam. Steam Store.

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