Free Hex Grid Games on Steam
Steam currently has 718 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 7/13/2025.
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1. Fantasy General II
The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.
Fantasy General II holds the #1 spot for "best free Hex Grid game on Steam" with a Player Score of 79. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,096 positive reviews and 226 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 Fantasy General II on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2019 |
| Developer | Owned by Gravity |
| Publisher | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1025440 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,362 positive reviews and 654 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,093 positive reviews and 319 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 |
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 1,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,066 positive reviews and 305 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 |
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| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1574000 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,308 positive reviews and 258 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 |
| Franchise | ToastieLabs |
| Developer | ToastieLabs |
| Publisher | ToastieLabs |
| Steam App Id | 1463920 |
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 2,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,404 positive reviews and 224 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. 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 457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 249 positive reviews and 208 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. 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 525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 426 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 |
9. 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 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70 positive reviews and 8 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 |
10. Warbands: Bushido
Warbands:Bushido is a miniatures board game arena with cards, miniatures, dice and beautiful terrains to fight on, with both multiplayer battles boardgamers are used to, and challenging single-player scenarios.
Warbands: Bushido has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hex Grid games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 834 positive reviews and 365 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 9/15/2017 |
| Developer | Red Unit Studios |
| Publisher | Red Unit Studios |
| Steam App Id | 556820 |
More Free Hex Grid Games
Explore even more rankings for the 67 best free Hex Grid games available on Steam.
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| 1,068 | 9/5/2019 | 79 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 215 | 4/30/2015 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 175 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 9/13/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 1/15/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 10/28/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 9/16/2019 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 8/8/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 10/6/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/15/2017 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/9/2014 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/8/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/6/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/24/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/13/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/16/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/4/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/6/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/20/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/22/2017 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Fantasy General II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Order of Battle: World War II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Industry Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). hexceed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Planet S on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Braveland Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Demise of Nations on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). Armchair Commander on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). Warbands: Bushido on Steam. Steam Store.