Best Grid-Based Movement Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,963 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 12/17/2025.
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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!
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 26,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,921 positive reviews and 1,168 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.
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 1,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,055 positive reviews and 12 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?
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 2,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,291 positive reviews and 67 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.
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 6,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,106 positive reviews and 415 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 929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 891 positive reviews and 38 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. 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.
Slider 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 421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 411 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 |
7. 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
Cats Love Boxes 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 398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 388 positive reviews and 10 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,261 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.50 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 | $14.50 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
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| Publisher | Enormous Elk |
| Steam App Id | 351700 |
9. 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.
Gentoo Rescue 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 171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 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 | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2830480 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Linux Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,625 positive reviews and 277 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 |
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| 152 | 4/23/2015 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/19/2022 | 93 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/28/2022 | 93 | $2.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 4/11/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/7/2024 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/24/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 2/28/2024 | 90 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 2/26/2016 | 89 | $14.50 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 5/22/2025 | 89 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 12/4/2016 | 89 | $1.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). Save Room - Organization Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). Legend of Grimrock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Duelists of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Slider on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Cats Love Boxes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). UnReal World on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 21). Gentoo Rescue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Lara Croft GO on Steam. Steam Store.