Best Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,261 Grid-Based Movement games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 5/30/2024.
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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!
Crypt of the NecroDancer holds the #1 spot for "best Grid-Based Movement game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,012 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,032 positive reviews and 980 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. Save Room - Organization Puzzle
When you enter a save room you know you are safe, no danger can come to you, you can relax. Take advantage of this short period of time to organize your inventory, heal your wounds and reload your weapons. Can you make all the items fit in your inventory?
Save Room - Organization Puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,009 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Save Room - Organization Puzzle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Developer | Fractal Projects |
| Publisher | Fractal Projects |
| Steam App Id | 1955330 |
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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,254 positive reviews and 81 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,220 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 9/28/2023 |
| Developer | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Publisher | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2373630 |
5. Linelith
Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.
Linelith has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 593 positive reviews and 8 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2022 |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1923790 |
6. 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 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 334 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
7. Legend of Grimrock
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Legend of Grimrock has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,752 positive reviews and 376 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Legend of Grimrock on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/11/2012 |
| Developer | Almost Human Games |
| Publisher | Almost Human Games |
| Steam App Id | 207170 |
8. Duelists of Eden
Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!
Duelists of Eden has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 772 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Duelists of Eden on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2024 |
| Developer | Thomas Moon Kang |
| Publisher | Thomas Moon Kang |
| Steam App Id | 1664200 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 257 positive reviews and 1 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 |
10. The Bard's Tale Trilogy
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics.
The Bard's Tale Trilogy has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,264 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Bard's Tale Trilogy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2018 |
| Franchise | inXile |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | inXile Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 843260 |
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 | 153 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/28/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/19/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/24/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 4/11/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 3/7/2024 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/24/2023 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 8/14/2018 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/14/2021 | 89 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/18/2022 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/22/2023 | 89 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 2/26/2016 | 89 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/4/2016 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/3/2020 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/10/2022 | 88 | $13.31 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/8/2024 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/30/2021 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/22/2021 | 88 | $6.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Save Room - Organization Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Can of Wormholes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Legend of Grimrock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Duelists of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Larcin Lazer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). The Bard's Tale Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.