Best Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 2,139 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 5/1/2026.
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1. Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
From the creators of Vampire Survivors comes a turbo-charged, turn-based roguelite deckbuilder! Deal world-ending combos, blitz through infested dungeons, and master the Turboturn to obliterate hordes of familiar foes with a chaotic hand of cards.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors 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 11,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,976 positive reviews and 361 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2026 |
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| Publisher | poncle |
| Steam App Id | 3265700 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,099 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 |
3. StarVaders
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
StarVaders has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,926 positive reviews and 110 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Playworks |
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| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,208 positive reviews and 15 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, it is possible to play Linelith on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1923790 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,012 positive reviews and 163 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
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 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 544 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,285 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 9/28/2023 |
| Developer | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Publisher | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2373630 |
8. 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 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,217 positive reviews and 428 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 |
9. 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.
Yugo Puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 320 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 508 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 |
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| 21,254 | 4/21/2026 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 125 | 4/23/2015 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/19/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/24/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 4/11/2012 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/14/2021 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 7/24/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 6). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Can of Wormholes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Legend of Grimrock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Yugo Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 26). Slider on Steam. Steam Store.