Free Hex Grid Games on Steam
Steam currently has 625 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 2,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,268 positive reviews and 644 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 5,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,795 positive reviews and 298 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 1,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,033 positive reviews and 285 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 2,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,196 positive reviews and 245 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. 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 #5 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 249 positive reviews and 205 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 950 positive reviews and 327 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,219 positive reviews and 204 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60 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 |
9. Duckball
Duckball is an action-packed battle royale game where up to 100 players compete to be the last duck standing. Play with friends online and collect wacky items to knock your opponents off the stage in an ever changing 3D environment. Do you have what it takes to be truly glorious?
Duckball has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 2 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.
| Release Date | 10/12/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2299230 |
10. 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 #10 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 |
More Free Hex Grid Games
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| 170 | 4/30/2015 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 9/16/2019 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 4/6/2017 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/28/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/6/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/12/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/6/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/22/2017 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/16/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/8/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/14/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/25/2018 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/13/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/20/2024 | 73 | 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 |
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 2). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Braveland Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Planet S on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Armchair Commander on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Duckball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Dudes on a Map: Virtual Grid Paper on Steam. Steam Store.