Best Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 1,809 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 9/9/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,756 positive reviews and 60 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2097570 |
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 25,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,584 positive reviews and 1,139 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 |
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 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 934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 922 positive reviews and 12 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,586 positive reviews and 137 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,127 positive reviews and 86 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 |
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 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,045 positive reviews and 410 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 886 positive reviews and 36 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 |
9. 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.
The Bard's Tale Trilogy 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 1,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,386 positive reviews and 70 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mac OS Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 285 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.
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| 98 | 4/30/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 4/23/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/19/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/24/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 4/11/2012 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/7/2024 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 8/14/2018 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/14/2021 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 7). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Can of Wormholes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Legend of Grimrock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Duelists of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). The Bard's Tale Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Yugo Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.