Free Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,138 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 4/30/2026.
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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 74. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 676 positive reviews and 199 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 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 5,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,394 positive reviews and 1,463 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, craft tools, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover 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 908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 652 positive reviews and 256 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 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 330 positive reviews and 57 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. 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 938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 846 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 |
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 2,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,285 positive reviews and 97 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. 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 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 677 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 353 positive reviews and 78 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 |
10. 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 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 40 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Grid-Based Movement games available on Steam.
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| 631 | 12/8/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 319 | 3/15/2018 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 127 | 8/23/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 9/10/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 7/24/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 10/15/2014 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 2/6/2026 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 11/30/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/6/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/17/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/21/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/10/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/17/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/23/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/5/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/10/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/6/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Passion Industry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 27). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Celestial Empire: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Chip's Challenge 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 26). Slider on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 24). Pox Nora on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 8). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 27). CM-SS13 on Steam. Steam Store.