Free Hex Grid Games on Steam
Steam currently has 637 Hex Grid 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 Hex Grid game rankings were last updated on 11/12/2024.
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1. Order of Battle: World War II
Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.
Order of Battle: World War II holds the #1 spot for "best free Hex Grid game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,280 positive reviews and 645 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Order of Battle: World War II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/30/2015 |
| Developer | The Artistocrats |
| Publisher | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 312450 |
2. Battle for Wesnoth
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
Battle for Wesnoth has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,827 positive reviews and 302 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Battle for Wesnoth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/2/2018 |
| Developer | The Battle for Wesnoth Project |
| Publisher | Wesnoth Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 599390 |
3. hexceed
A relaxing, hexagon based, puzzle game. An exciting new twist on a classic game without the element of guesswork! Use your critical thinking and our stimulating game mechanics to progress through hundreds of levels!
hexceed has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,230 positive reviews and 250 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play hexceed on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/15/2021 |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 1463920 |
4. Industry Idle
Industry Idle is an idle game that combines factory building, resource management and market trading. Design & build your base, expand & scale up your productions, improve & optimize your economy. Plus all the incremental game goodies: offline earnings, prestige to unlock more powerful upgrades.
Industry Idle has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,035 positive reviews and 289 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 Industry Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/13/2024 |
| Franchise | Fish Pond Studio |
| Developer | Fish Pond Studio |
| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1574000 |
5. Planet S
Planet S is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to colonize multiple planets in a solar system to advance your civilization, build a city and supply it to grow your faction.
Planet S has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,263 positive reviews and 206 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 | 10/28/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1948430 |
6. Dudes on a Map: Virtual Grid Paper
Play any Tabletop RPG online with a simple and quick to setup interface using fog of war and player tokens to keep track of the action.
Dudes on a Map: Virtual Grid Paper has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dudes on a Map: Virtual Grid Paper on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/6/2021 |
| Developer | Big Sky Software LLC |
| Publisher | Big Sky Software LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1470020 |
7. Braveland Heroes
The famous Braveland series returns! Destroy your enemies in online duels and uncover the secret of the king's scepter in this new turn-based strategy game.
Braveland Heroes has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 249 positive reviews and 206 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Braveland Heroes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/16/2019 |
| Franchise | Tortuga Team |
| Developer | Tortuga Team |
| Publisher | Tortuga Team |
| Steam App Id | 931650 |
8. Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy
Shardbound brings fast, fun, and tactical card strategy to the table! Build your deck, take control of the board, and face off in exciting battles that are as unpredictable as they are action-packed.
Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 955 positive reviews and 336 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2017 |
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| Steam App Id | 586030 |
9. The Last Flame: Prologue
Recruit a party of unique heroes, fight deadly encounters, loot and craft powerful gear, discover and create thousands of synergetic builds! The Last Flame is an endless roguelike auto-battler in which you guide a righteous party of heroes through many challenges.
The Last Flame: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278 positive reviews and 43 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 | 1/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Surefire.Games |
| Developer | Hotloop |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2517810 |
10. Demise of Nations
Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.
Demise of Nations has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 415 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/8/2017 |
| Developer | Noble Master LLC |
| Publisher | Noble Master LLC |
| Steam App Id | 338810 |
More Free Hex Grid Games
Explore even more rankings for the 61 best free Hex Grid games available on Steam.
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| 211 | 4/30/2015 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 131 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 10/28/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 5/6/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/16/2019 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 4/6/2017 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 1/8/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/8/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/6/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/12/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/15/2017 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/20/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/14/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/25/2018 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/9/2014 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/8/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Order of Battle: World War II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Planet S on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Dudes on a Map: Virtual Grid Paper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Braveland Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). The Last Flame: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Demise of Nations on Steam. Steam Store.