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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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

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  • 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.

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