Free Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,919 Grid-Based Movement games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Grid-Based Movement game rankings were last updated on 11/3/2025.
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1. SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.
SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 holds the #1 spot for "best free Grid-Based Movement game on Steam" with a Player Score of 74. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,239 positive reviews and 1,367 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/15/2018 |
| Developer | Dorado Games |
| Publisher | Dorado Games |
| Steam App Id | 784950 |
2. MergeCrafter
Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover hidden treasure! Merge identical items to create valuable resources, Craft new tools and upgrade them with powerful enchantments! Setup passive mining drills and tree farms to rebuild your camp!
MergeCrafter has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 624 positive reviews and 234 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MergeCrafter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Celestial Empire: Prologue
Embrace your duties as a new provincial governor. Experience the beauty of ancient China, design the city of your dreams, and take care of your people’s needs. Earn the Gods’ favor to maintain the Mandate of Heaven for the ruling dynasty.
Celestial Empire: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 239 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Franchise | President Studio |
| Developer | President Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1509970 |
4. Pox Nora
Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one.
Pox Nora has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 663 positive reviews and 204 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/15/2014 |
| Developer | Desert Owl Games LLC |
| Publisher | Desert Owl Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 201210 |
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 free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,204 positive reviews and 87 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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. Pirate101
Assemble your ragtag crew and prepare to plunder the skyways in search of the legendary map to El Dorado! Danger lurks around every corner as you outsmart clockwork soldiers, uncover hidden mysteries, and unleash powerful combos in this pirate turn-based tactics MMORPG.
Pirate101 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 336 positive reviews and 74 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Pirate101 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 620620 |
7. Ancible Online
Ancible Online is a free-to-play 2D MMORPG set in the world of Veridia that features classic MMO mechanics - Explore, Craft, and Battle with your friends to discover the secret of the Ancible.
Ancible Online has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 11/7/2025 |
| Developer | The Giant's Drink |
| Publisher | The Giant's Drink |
| Steam App Id | 3442160 |
8. Duelyst II
Choose your faction, construct your deck and put your strategy to the test in the evolution of the ultimate collectible tactics game.
Duelyst II has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,305 positive reviews and 448 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Duelyst II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/17/2022 |
| Developer | Dream Sloth Games |
| Publisher | Dream Sloth Games |
| Steam App Id | 2004320 |
9. Bulanci
Bulanci is an action multiplayer and easy-to-play party game where you take pillow fights with your frenemies to the next level. Make your sleepless nights memorable by being fluffy and deadly!
Bulanci has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 445 positive reviews and 207 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Chip's Challenge 1
Before Chip can join the Bit Busters computer club and hang out with the girl of his dreams, Melinda the Mental Marvel, he must solve all 144 challenging puzzles. Your bird's-eye view can help Chip rush through the puzzles and mazes before he's deleted by monsters, traps and the passage of time.
Chip's Challenge 1 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 827 positive reviews and 92 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Chip's Challenge 1 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/28/2015 |
| Franchise | Challenge |
| Developer | Niffler Ltd. |
| Publisher | Niffler Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 346850 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Grid-Based Movement games available on Steam.
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| 628 | 3/15/2018 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 8/23/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 9/10/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 10/15/2014 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 11/7/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 12/17/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/21/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 11/5/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/2/2021 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/5/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/13/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/25/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/25/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/30/2025 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/17/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/10/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/2/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 25). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). Celestial Empire: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Pox Nora on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 22). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Ancible Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Duelyst II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Bulanci on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Chip's Challenge 1 on Steam. Steam Store.