Free Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,001 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 2/9/2026.
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1. Passion Industry
An erotic Merge-5 game featuring collectible girl cards, flirty chat, spicy photos, romantic quests, and animated hot dates. Enjoy vibrant visuals, a captivating story, light humor, and relaxing gameplay. Become the producer of the pleasure industry!
Passion Industry holds the #1 spot for "best free Grid-Based Movement game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509 positive reviews and 133 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Passion Industry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/8/2025 |
| Developer | BarHat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3738950 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,313 positive reviews and 1,413 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 |
3. 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 69, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 638 positive reviews and 248 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).
4. 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 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300 positive reviews and 48 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 672 positive reviews and 206 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,255 positive reviews and 95 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 |
7. CM-SS13
The year is 2182, but the engine is from 2003. Join the Falling Falcons in a massive tactical deathmatch RP fest held together by spaghetti code and duct tape. Build bases, perform surgery, or evolve as the Hive. It's laggy, it's complex, and it is the most fun you will have dying in space.
CM-SS13 has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 22 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.
| Release Date | 2/6/2026 |
| Developer | CM-SS13 Devs |
| Publisher | CM-SS13 Community |
| Steam App Id | 4313790 |
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 1,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,318 positive reviews and 454 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 | 12/16/2022 |
| Developer | Dream Sloth Games |
| Publisher | Dream Sloth Games |
| Steam App Id | 2004320 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 837 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 |
10. 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 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 |
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| 662 | 12/8/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 587 | 3/15/2018 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 8/23/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 9/10/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 10/15/2014 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 2/6/2026 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 12/16/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 11/7/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/5/2026 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/24/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/2/2021 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/6/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/30/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/30/2025 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/25/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/4/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/20/2026 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Passion Industry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Celestial Empire: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Pox Nora on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). CM-SS13 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Duelyst II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). Chip's Challenge 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Ancible Online on Steam. Steam Store.