Free Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,484 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 12/10/2024.
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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 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,753 positive reviews and 1,074 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,391 positive reviews and 2,045 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 |
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 749 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 548 positive reviews and 201 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 283 positive reviews and 62 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765 positive reviews and 87 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 |
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 1,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,856 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows 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. Slider
Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time.
Slider has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 231 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 7/24/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1916890 |
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 1,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,268 positive reviews and 431 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. Square Game
Test your thinking an strategy skills in a remake of the classic Puzzle-Game Microsoft Russian Square Plus! Edition
Square Game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 0 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.
10. Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower
Turn-based strategy battles in the Age of Sigmar! Dive into one of our huge campaigns, or jump in to a Daily Quest. Over 35 Champions from the Age of Sigmar to collect, each with unique gameplay, weapons and skills. Pick your best team, level up, and go adventuring!
Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Grid-Based Movement Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Grid-Based Movement games available on Steam.
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| 461 | 3/15/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 2/25/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 8/23/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 7/24/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 12/17/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/25/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/2/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/5/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/6/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/17/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/5/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/16/2017 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/25/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/11/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/22/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/20/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/1/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Conflict of Nations: World War 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Talisman: Digital Classic Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Chip's Challenge 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Slider on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Duelyst II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Square Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower on Steam. Steam Store.