Best Grid-Based Movement Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,261 Grid-Based Movement games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. 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 Linux 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 Linux 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Linux 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 $2.24 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 | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2022 |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1923790 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linux 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux 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 |
6. UnReal World
The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike RPG taking place in the ancient North. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.
UnReal World has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,149 positive reviews and 68 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Enormous Elk |
| Steam App Id | 351700 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,241 positive reviews and 258 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 |
| Developer | Square Enix Montréal |
| Publisher | Crystal Dynamics |
| Steam App Id | 540840 |
8. The Doors of Trithius
The Doors of Trithius is a RPG roguelike set in a randomly generated fantasy world. Fight monsters, avoid traps, collect loot, manage your wounds and more as you traverse the mysterious world of Enalia.
The Doors of Trithius has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 309 positive reviews and 13 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 possible to play The Doors of Trithius on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2021 |
| Developer | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Publisher | Jake Donkersgoed |
| Steam App Id | 1519490 |
9. Altered
Solve difficult puzzles in a soothing atmosphere by altering your characters in multiple ways, forcing you to think outside the box.
Altered has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2021 |
| Developer | Glitchheart |
| Publisher | Rooftop Panda |
| Steam App Id | 973250 |
10. Jupiter Hell
True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.
Jupiter Hell has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,578 positive reviews and 136 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Jupiter Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2021 |
| Franchise | Hyperstrange |
| Developer | ChaosForge |
| Publisher | Hyperstrange |
| Steam App Id | 811320 |
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 | 171 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/28/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/19/2022 | 92 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 4/11/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 3/7/2024 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 2/26/2016 | 89 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/4/2016 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 8/16/2021 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/12/2021 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 8/5/2021 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Linelith 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, May 25). UnReal World on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Lara Croft GO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Altered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Jupiter Hell on Steam. Steam Store.