Free Hex Grid Games on Steam
Steam currently has 615 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 2,901 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,258 positive reviews and 643 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 5,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,735 positive reviews and 295 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,302 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,019 positive reviews and 283 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,173 positive reviews and 244 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 |
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 2,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,184 positive reviews and 202 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248 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 |
7. 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 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 947 positive reviews and 318 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 408 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 |
9. Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes
Build an army and lead your heroes into battle in an epic fantasy strategy game. Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes is a turn-based strategy game that will put you right in the middle of war between Humans, Orcs, Goblins, Elves, Dwarves and the undead.
Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 218 positive reviews and 69 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 12/22/2017 |
| Developer | Home Net Games |
| Publisher | Home Net Games |
| Steam App Id | 741590 |
10. Armchair Commander
A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.
Armchair Commander has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/6/2023 |
| Developer | Zack Sima |
| Publisher | Indie War Games |
| Steam App Id | 2598940 |
More Free Hex Grid Games
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| 282 | 4/30/2015 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 258 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 10/28/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 9/16/2019 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 4/6/2017 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 8/8/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 12/22/2017 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/6/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/8/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/12/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/23/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/24/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/9/2014 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/15/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/20/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/15/2017 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/19/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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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, November 5). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 18). Planet S on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Braveland Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Demise of Nations on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 5). Armchair Commander on Steam. Steam Store.