Best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 1,919 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 11/26/2025.

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1. 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 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 26,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,843 positive reviews and 1,164 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
Publishers
Steam App Id 247080

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 3,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,136 positive reviews and 79 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $18.74 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 $18.74
Release Date 4/30/2025
Franchise Playworks
Developers
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Steam App Id 2097570

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!

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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 3,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,696 positive reviews and 142 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.99 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 $12.99
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.

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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 2,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,204 positive reviews and 87 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.

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Can of Wormholes has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 277 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

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 300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 297 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 402 positive reviews and 10 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. 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.

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Lara Croft GO has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,587 positive reviews and 276 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

10. Paper Animal Adventure

Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?

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Paper Animal Adventure 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 206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 8/7/2025
Franchise Top Hat Studios
Developer Cuddling Raccoons Studio
Publisher Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Steam App Id 1982120

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Crypt of the NecroDancer steam charts
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4/23/2015
93
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StarVaders steam charts
380
4/30/2025
93
$18.74
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Cobalt Core steam charts
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11/8/2023
92
$12.99
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Moonring steam charts
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9/28/2023
92
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Can of Wormholes steam charts
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3/24/2023
91
$19.99
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Larcin Lazer steam charts
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1/24/2023
90
$9.99
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Yugo Puzzle steam charts
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10/14/2021
90
$5.99
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Slider steam charts
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7/24/2024
90
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Lara Croft GO steam charts
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12/4/2016
89
$9.99
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8/7/2025
89
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). StarVaders on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Can of Wormholes on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Larcin Lazer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Yugo Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 13). Slider on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Lara Croft GO on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Paper Animal Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.

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