Free Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,837 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 8/26/2025.
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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 5,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,188 positive reviews and 1,336 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. Snake Eyes Dungeon
Enter the dungeon, get lost and roll the dice against the monsters! Play your chances against dangerous monsters like ghosts, werewolves or even the frankenstein monster himself!
Snake Eyes Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 58 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.
| Steam Price | $0.69 |
| Release Date | 12/21/2017 |
| Developer | Tetabester |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 740240 |
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 70, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 616 positive reviews and 231 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. 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 860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 655 positive reviews and 205 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. Headspace
A NSFW Adventure-RPG where you either subdue or seduce the various denizens of your imagination, all while trying to remember who you are. Can you escape the confines of your Headspace?
Headspace has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 9/25/2025 |
| Developer | DoctorLoops |
| Publisher | DoctorLoops |
| Steam App Id | 3993810 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165 positive reviews and 25 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 |
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 free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,140 positive reviews and 86 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 330 positive reviews and 71 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 |
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 912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 820 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. Rebel Pirates
Can you rule this mighty sea?
Rebel Pirates has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 14 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 | 4/30/2025 |
| Developer | Dark Shine Game Studio |
| Publisher | Dark Shine Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 3651080 |
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| 536 | 3/15/2018 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 183 | 12/21/2017 | 58 | $0.69 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 8/23/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 10/15/2014 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 9/25/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 9/10/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 4/30/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 7/24/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/17/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 9/13/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/2/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/5/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/19/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/10/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/5/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/1/2021 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/25/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Snake Eyes Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Pox Nora on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Headspace on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Celestial Empire: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Chip's Challenge 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Rebel Pirates on Steam. Steam Store.