Best Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,659 Grid-Based Movement games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Grid-Based Movement game rankings were last updated on 5/5/2025.
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1. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer holds the #1 spot for "best Grid-Based Movement game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,999 positive reviews and 1,061 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
2. Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,355 positive reviews and 116 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
3. Save Room - Organization Puzzle
When you enter a save room you know you are safe, no danger can come to you, you can relax. Take advantage of this short period of time to organize your inventory, heal your wounds and reload your weapons. Can you make all the items fit in your inventory?
Save Room - Organization Puzzle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,173 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.39 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Save Room - Organization Puzzle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.39 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Developer | Fractal Projects |
| Publisher | Fractal Projects |
| Steam App Id | 1955330 |
4. Linelith
Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.
Linelith has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 816 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 5/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Patrick Traynor |
| Developer | Patrick Traynor |
| Publisher | Patrick Traynor |
| Steam App Id | 1923790 |
5. Moonring
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Moonring has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,995 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/28/2023 |
| Developer | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Publisher | Fluttermind, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2373630 |
6. Can of Wormholes
Push, slice, ingest, flip, and squish worms in this puzzle game in which you play as a little sentient tin can.
Can of Wormholes has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 434 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/24/2023 |
| Developer | munted finger |
| Publisher | munted finger |
| Steam App Id | 1295320 |
7. Dawnsbury Days
Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.
Dawnsbury Days has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 553 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2024 |
| Developer | Dawnsbury Studios |
| Publisher | Dawnsbury Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2693730 |
8. Legend of Grimrock
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Legend of Grimrock has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,976 positive reviews and 403 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Legend of Grimrock on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 4/11/2012 |
| Developer | Almost Human Games |
| Publisher | Almost Human Games |
| Steam App Id | 207170 |
9. Duelists of Eden
Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!
Duelists of Eden has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 896 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 863 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Duelists of Eden on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2024 |
| Developer | Thomas Moon Kang |
| Publisher | Thomas Moon Kang |
| Steam App Id | 1664200 |
10. Feed All Monsters
Feed All Monsters is a cute and cozy Line Puzzle game. Assist a team of delivery workers in their quest to bring tasty food to all the little monsters. Find the optimal path for each worker in order to get all the monsters fed.
Feed All Monsters has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Grid-Based Movement games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 347 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Feed All Monsters on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 156 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/28/2022 | 93 | $2.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/19/2022 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/28/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 3/24/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 3/8/2024 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 4/11/2012 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 3/7/2024 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/22/2023 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/18/2022 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/24/2023 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 8/14/2018 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 665 | 4/30/2025 | 90 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/14/2021 | 90 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 8/15/2021 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 8/30/2024 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 2/26/2016 | 89 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/4/2016 | 89 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/24/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Save Room - Organization Puzzle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Linelith on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 22). Moonring on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 4). Can of Wormholes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Dawnsbury Days on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Legend of Grimrock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Duelists of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Feed All Monsters on Steam. Steam Store.