Free Hex Grid Games on Steam
Steam currently has 664 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 3/10/2025.
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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 76. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,305 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 5,221 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,910 positive reviews and 311 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 1,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,047 positive reviews and 297 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 2,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,250 positive reviews and 252 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 457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 251 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,333 positive reviews and 207 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 |
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 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 957 positive reviews and 354 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. Gothic Virtual Tabletop
Gothic Virtual Tabletop is a virtual tabletop application that can be customized to support nearly any TTRPG or Wargame.
Gothic Virtual Tabletop has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 2/6/2024 |
| Developer | Mr. Wallaby |
| Publisher | Mr. Wallaby |
| Steam App Id | 2757850 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 418 positive reviews and 99 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 |
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 70 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64 positive reviews and 6 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 | 10/5/2023 |
| Developer | Zack Sima |
| Publisher | Indie War Games |
| Steam App Id | 2598940 |
More Free Hex Grid Games
Explore even more rankings for the 63 best free Hex Grid games available on Steam.
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| 131 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 121 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 9/16/2019 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 10/28/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 4/6/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 2/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/8/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/5/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/16/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/12/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/9/2014 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/22/2017 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/20/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/10/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2016 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/20/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 10). Order of Battle: World War II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 2). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Braveland Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 6). Planet S on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 23). Gothic Virtual Tabletop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 7). Demise of Nations on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Armchair Commander on Steam. Steam Store.