Best Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 1,484 Grid-Based Movement games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. 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 11/30/2024.

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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!

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Crypt of the NecroDancer holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,588 positive reviews and 1,015 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 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 721 positive reviews and 11 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
Franchise Patrick Traynor
Developer Patrick Traynor
Publisher Patrick Traynor
Steam App Id 1923790

3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 375 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 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 $13.99
Release Date 3/24/2023
Developer munted finger
Publisher munted finger
Steam App Id 1295320

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 Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,884 positive reviews and 394 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 Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 833 positive reviews and 31 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. 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.

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The Bard's Tale Trilogy has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,315 positive reviews and 65 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

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 Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 251 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. The Doors of Trithius

The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?

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The Doors of Trithius has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 425 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. 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.

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UnReal World has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,197 positive reviews and 72 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

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.

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Lara Croft GO has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,374 positive reviews and 262 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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91
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4/11/2012
91
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3/7/2024
90
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90
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10/14/2021
90
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8/16/2021
89
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89
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Duelists of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 27). The Bard's Tale Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Yugo Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). The Doors of Trithius on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). UnReal World on Steam. Steam Store.
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