Best Grid-Based Movement Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,079 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 3/24/2026.

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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 Linux Grid-Based Movement game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,069 positive reviews and 1,176 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

2. 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.

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Linelith 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 1,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,170 positive reviews and 15 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, it is possible to play Linelith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $2.24
Release Date 5/19/2022
Franchise Patrick Traynor
Developer Patrick Traynor
Publisher Patrick Traynor
Steam App Id 1923790

3. 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?

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Save Room - Organization Puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,355 positive reviews and 70 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.09 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 $2.09
Release Date 4/28/2022
Developer Fractal Projects
Publisher Fractal Projects
Steam App Id 1955330

4. Legend of Grimrock

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

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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 6,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,186 positive reviews and 423 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!

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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 930 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 893 positive reviews and 37 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 216 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.99 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 $15.99
Release Date 5/22/2025
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Steam App Id 2830480

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 445 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
Developers
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Steam App Id 1916890

8. Cats Love Boxes

Fofiño and Lily are always in pursue of fun, particularly boxes! Help them to move the boxes around in this puzzle adventure! ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

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Cats Love Boxes has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 411 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cats Love Boxes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 2/28/2024
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1961160

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 Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,692 positive reviews and 279 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.49 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 $1.49
Release Date 12/4/2016
Franchise Tomb Raider
Developer Square Enix Montréal
Publisher Crystal Dynamics
Steam App Id 540840

10. UnReal World

The cult classic open-ended wilderness survival roguelike taking place in the ancient North, iron-age Finland. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its incredible depth, realism, atmos and immersion. Lose yourself in the most intricate, detailed and enchanting iron-age game world.

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UnReal World has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,274 positive reviews and 74 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.35 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 UnReal World on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $4.35
Release Date 2/26/2016
Developers
Publisher Enormous Elk
Steam App Id 351700

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Crypt of the NecroDancer steam charts
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93
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4/11/2012
91
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3/7/2024
90
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5/22/2025
90
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7/24/2024
90
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2/28/2024
90
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89
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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 22). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). Save Room - Organization Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). Legend of Grimrock on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 14). Duelists of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). Gentoo Rescue on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Slider on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). Cats Love Boxes on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). Lara Croft GO on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). UnReal World on Steam. Steam Store.

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