Best Grid-Based Movement Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated grid-based movement games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free grid-based movement games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Path of the Abyss
Dive deep into the Abyss.
Sol Cesto
Sol Cesto is a tactical and frantic roguelite where mastering your luck is key. Choose a hero, upgrade them using cursed teeth and magical items, and descend to the bottom of an ever-changing dungeon. In this dark world, every action has consequences…
Warside
Welcome to Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics game. With a single-player story campaign, multiplayer support, and a built-in map editor, the fight for victory never ends. Choose your Commander, assemble your forces, and battle your way to victory.
Guidus Zero
Guidus Zero is a real-time grid-based action roguelike game. Explore the sinkhole known as the "Scar" to search for spirits and treasure chests, and defeat the corrupted enemies and bosses as you strive to reach the deepest floor of the Scar, where the source of chaos awaits.
Those Who Rule
Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
From the world of "Lost Eidolons" comes an all-new roguelite tactical RPG! Stranded on a mysterious island with scattered memories, your only means of survival is to fight. Recruit allies, undertake a perilous journey, and battle to reclaim what you've lost... no matter how many deaths it takes.
Card-en-Ciel
Card-en-Ciel is a roguelite card-battling RPG featuring over 300 different cards and 50 unique vocal songs! Play as Neon, the "Gaming Chair Detective" famous for solving net-crimes, as he encounters a strange new case when he dives into an in-development game world.
King Arthur: Legion IX
Dive into a unique blend of turn-based tactics and character-centric RPGs. Lead the skilled Roman tribune Gaius Julius Mento as he navigates through the dark fantasy realm of Avalon.
Subterrain: Mines of Titan
Awaken from an abandoned stasis pod and discover a doomed mining camp on Titan in an uncompromising turn-based survival RPG. Survive the evolving horrors that lurk below and craft equipment, research new gear, fight against overwhelming odds, or even discover your true fate.
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.
Duelists of Eden
Build a deck and battle online in real-time action with rollback netcode!
Classified: France '44
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?
Cats Love Boxes
Fofiño and Lily are always in pursue of fun, particularly boxes! Help them to move the boxes around in this puzzle adventure! ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ
Archaelund
Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.
Persona 5 Tactica
Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.
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!
Cards and Castles 2
Collectible cards spring to life in this wacky Tactical CCG. Assemble a deck to challenge your friends and rivals, and engage in glorious CARD BATTLES! Will you choose fearsome dragons, or the deadly squirrels?
Wizardry: The Five Ordeals
Welcome to the world of dungeon crawling! The classic dungeon crawler released back in 2006, returns to Steam with improved UI and more.
Let's! Revolution!
Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup about stopping a narcissistic King from ruining your world. Flip tiles to uncover the hidden path to the King. Use deductive reasoning to avoid his cronies or take them all down in strategic turn-based combat.
Most played grid-based movement games on Steam
Take a look at the top grid-based movement games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. Path of the Abyss
Dive deep into the Abyss. Path of the Abyss is a early access, dungeon crawler and rpg game developed and published by Suzuki Suzuzou. Released on June 13th 2025 has received 460 reviews of which 435 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
8.8
435
25
44
players
2. The Bard's Tale Trilogy
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics. The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a rpg, dungeon crawler and classic game developed by Krome Studios and inXile Entertainment and published by inXile Entertainment. Released on August 14th 2018 has received 1,423 reviews of which 1,355 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
9.0
1,355
68
41
players
3. Legend of Grimrock
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve. Legend of Grimrock is a dungeon crawler, rpg and grid-based movement game developed and published by Almost Human Games. Released on April 11th 2012 has received 6,401 reviews of which 5,995 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
9.1
5,995
406
40
players
4. Legend of Grimrock 2
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons. Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawler, rpg and grid-based movement game developed and published by Almost Human Games. Released on October 15th 2014 has received 3,806 reviews of which 3,458 were positive and 348 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
8.7
3,458
348
36
players
5. Pirate101
Assemble your ragtag crew and prepare to plunder the skyways in search of the legendary map to El Dorado! Danger lurks around every corner as you outsmart clockwork soldiers, uncover hidden mysteries, and unleash powerful combos in this pirate turn-based tactics MMORPG. Pirate101 is a mmorpg, turn-based tactics and grid-based movement game developed by KingsIsle Entertainment and published by KingsIsle Entertainment and gamigo group. Released on May 31st 2023 has received 383 reviews of which 316 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
7.7
316
67
30
players
6. Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
From the world of "Lost Eidolons" comes an all-new roguelite tactical RPG! Stranded on a mysterious island with scattered memories, your only means of survival is to fight. Recruit allies, undertake a perilous journey, and battle to reclaim what you've lost... no matter how many deaths it takes. Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is a early access, turn-based combat and grid-based movement game developed by Ocean Drive Studio and Inc. and published by Ocean Drive Studio, Inc. and Kakao Games. Released on November 05th 2024 has received 481 reviews of which 386 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
7.6
386
95
27
players
7. Classified: France '44
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory? Classified: France '44 is a turn-based combat, singleplayer and turn-based tactics game developed by Absolutely Games and published by Team17. Released on March 05th 2024 has received 685 reviews of which 516 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
7.2
516
169
18
players
8. Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge? Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls is a rpg, dungeon crawler and grid-based movement game developed by ACQUIRE Corp. and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc.. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 415 reviews of which 289 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
6.6
289
126
9
players
9. Dungeonmans
Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Grow the Dungeonmans Academy, a bastion of learning that expands as you play. Serious gameplay with a light-hearted atmosphere, combining the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop. Dungeonmans is a traditional roguelike, rogue-like and grid-based movement game developed and published by Adventurepro Games LLC. Released on December 09th 2014 has received 1,166 reviews of which 1,064 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
8.6
1,064
102
7
players
10. Guidus Zero
Guidus Zero is a real-time grid-based action roguelike game. Explore the sinkhole known as the "Scar" to search for spirits and treasure chests, and defeat the corrupted enemies and bosses as you strive to reach the deepest floor of the Scar, where the source of chaos awaits. Guidus Zero is a adventure, rpg and rogue-lite game developed by IZZLE and published by Com2us Holdings. Released on March 26th 2025 has received 359 reviews of which 254 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
6.7
254
105
6
players
Best deals on grid-based movement games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of grid-based movement games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted grid-based movement games.
1. Classified: France '44
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory? Classified: France '44 is a turn-based combat, singleplayer and turn-based tactics game developed by Absolutely Games and published by Team17. Released on March 05th 2024 has received 685 reviews of which 516 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for grid-based movement category.
7.2
516
169
-99%
34.99€
0.51€
2. Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
After countless days and nights celebrating within the infamous Monkey Tavern, our team of adventurers have spent every last penny... Their fates, however are about to change... Heroes of the Monkey Tavern is a dungeon crawler, rpg and grid-based movement game developed and published by Monkey Stories. Released on September 22nd 2016 has received 398 reviews of which 294 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in grid-based movement games.
7.0
294
104
-96%
9.99€
0.49€
3. Legend of Grimrock
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve. Legend of Grimrock is a dungeon crawler, rpg and grid-based movement game developed and published by Almost Human Games. Released on April 11th 2012 has received 6,401 reviews of which 5,995 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in grid-based movement games.
9.1
5,995
406
-94%
14.79€
0.90€
4. Shattered Planet
Explore a dangerous planet that's different every time and try to survive! The Galactic Union's job for you is clear: research the alien wildlife -- for science! However, in this case, researching may include lasers, explosions, hungry aliens, space sushi, and other similarly delicious-or-terrifying hazards. Shattered Planet is a rpg, procedural generation and strategy game developed and published by Kitfox Games. Released on July 03rd 2014 has received 641 reviews of which 439 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for grid-based movement games.
6.6
439
202
-94%
14.79€
0.99€
5. Legend of Grimrock 2
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons. Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawler, rpg and grid-based movement game developed and published by Almost Human Games. Released on October 15th 2014 has received 3,806 reviews of which 3,458 were positive and 348 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for grid-based movement games.
8.7
3,458
348
-82%
23.52€
4.36€
6. The Bard's Tale Trilogy
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics. The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a rpg, dungeon crawler and classic game developed by Krome Studios and inXile Entertainment and published by inXile Entertainment. Released on August 14th 2018 has received 1,423 reviews of which 1,355 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for grid-based movement games.
9.0
1,355
68
-80%
12.49€
2.49€
7. Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
From the world of "Lost Eidolons" comes an all-new roguelite tactical RPG! Stranded on a mysterious island with scattered memories, your only means of survival is to fight. Recruit allies, undertake a perilous journey, and battle to reclaim what you've lost... no matter how many deaths it takes. Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is a early access, turn-based combat and grid-based movement game developed by Ocean Drive Studio and Inc. and published by Ocean Drive Studio, Inc. and Kakao Games. Released on November 05th 2024 has received 481 reviews of which 386 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for grid-based movement games.
7.6
386
95
-40%
19.99€
12.00€
8. Guidus Zero
Guidus Zero is a real-time grid-based action roguelike game. Explore the sinkhole known as the "Scar" to search for spirits and treasure chests, and defeat the corrupted enemies and bosses as you strive to reach the deepest floor of the Scar, where the source of chaos awaits. Guidus Zero is a adventure, rpg and rogue-lite game developed by IZZLE and published by Com2us Holdings. Released on March 26th 2025 has received 359 reviews of which 254 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 28% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for grid-based movement games.
6.7
254
105
-28%
14.79€
10.73€
Free grid-based movement games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play grid-based movement games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play grid-based movement games.
1. Pirate101
Assemble your ragtag crew and prepare to plunder the skyways in search of the legendary map to El Dorado! Danger lurks around every corner as you outsmart clockwork soldiers, uncover hidden mysteries, and unleash powerful combos in this pirate turn-based tactics MMORPG. Pirate101 is a mmorpg, turn-based tactics and grid-based movement game developed by KingsIsle Entertainment and published by KingsIsle Entertainment and gamigo group. Released on May 31st 2023 has received 383 reviews of which 316 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free grid-based movement games on Steam.
7.7
316
67
30
players