Free Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,528 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 1/25/2025.
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1. Conflict of Nations: 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.
Conflict of Nations: World War 3 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 4,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,858 positive reviews and 1,114 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 Conflict of Nations: 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 768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 559 positive reviews and 209 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. Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
The officially licensed multiplayer version of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman, based on the 4th Edition of the game. On your travels, you will need strength, courage and some good dice rolls to survive the dangers you face and beat your opponents to the centre of the board!
Talisman: Digital Classic Edition has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,491 positive reviews and 2,066 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 Talisman: Digital Classic Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/25/2014 |
| Franchise | Nomad Games |
| Developer | Nomad Games |
| Publisher | Nomad Games |
| Steam App Id | 247000 |
4. 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 84, 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 777 positive reviews and 90 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 |
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 1,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,891 positive reviews and 72 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 365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 302 positive reviews and 63 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. Cubey Quarry
Mine ores, smelt or grind, get money, build your quarry and repeat.In this small free to play game you slowly build up a quarry, either with your friends or by yourself, it's a perfect game to have running in the background and checking up on every once in a while.
Cubey Quarry has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 2 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.
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 1,715 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,276 positive reviews and 439 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 594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 406 positive reviews and 188 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. Cards and Castles 2
Collectible cards spring to life in this wacky Tactical CCG. Assemble a deck to challenge your friends and rivals, and engage in glorious CARD BATTLES! Will you choose fearsome dragons, or the deadly squirrels?
Cards and Castles 2 has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 322 positive reviews and 80 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cards and Castles 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/5/2023 |
| Developer | Red Team Games |
| Publisher | Red Team Games |
| Steam App Id | 1719390 |
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| 436 | 3/15/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 8/23/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 2/25/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 5/28/2015 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 2/14/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 12/17/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/21/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/5/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/11/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/2/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/25/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/8/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/24/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/11/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/30/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/3/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/25/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/24/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Talisman: Digital Classic Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Chip's Challenge 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Cubey Quarry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Duelyst II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Bulanci on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Cards and Castles 2 on Steam. Steam Store.