Free Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,809 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 5,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,160 positive reviews and 1,322 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. 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 842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 613 positive reviews and 229 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. 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 62, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 |
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 859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 654 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 397 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 326 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 |
6. Broilers
Broilers is a turn-based game that resembles chess and similar board games, but only externally. The basis of almost all of the mechanics in Broilers, is selection (breeding). Learn how to breed new species and their characteristics in order to win the online challenge.
Broilers has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Broilers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Rebel Pirates
Can you rule this mighty sea?
Rebel Pirates has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #7 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 15 positive reviews and 13 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 811 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,127 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,297 positive reviews and 442 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 |
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| 446 | 3/15/2018 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 8/23/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 9/10/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 10/15/2014 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 11/7/2022 | 53 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 4/30/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 12/16/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/24/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/19/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/2/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/5/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/17/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/18/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/27/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/27/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/6/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/23/2021 | 81 | 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, September 1). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 10). Celestial Empire: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Pox Nora on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 10). Broilers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 10). Rebel Pirates on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Chip's Challenge 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Duelyst II on Steam. Steam Store.