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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LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE
Challenge the Great Tree with the maidens of Gensokyo! Challenge the mysterious great tree that suddenly appeared! Form and develop a large team from the characters of Touhou Project, and challenge the powerful foes that stand in your way! Now, enter the labyrinth that pierces even the skies!
Jupiter Hell
True Roguelike. Turn-based shooter. Permadeath. Tribute to the sci-fi classics of the Golden VHS era. Successor to DRL. Just you and your gun against hordes of horrors and monstrosities. Give them hell to the rhythm of heavy metal.
Mercenaries Blaze
“Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.
Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.
Field of Glory II: Medieval
Field of Glory II Medieval is a turn-based tactical game set in the High Middle Ages from 1040 AD to 1270 AD. Developed by legendary designer Richard Bodley Scott it brings the best from the tabletop world into the best digital framework.
Möbius Front '83
Defend America from an alternate-universe America using state-of-the-art 1980s military hardware in this intricate and tactical turn-based strategy game.
Operencia: The Stolen Sun
Operencia: The Stolen Sun embraces everything you love about classic first-person dungeon-crawlers, enhancing the old-school turn-based RPG experience with modern sensibilities. Guide a team of memorable characters through a world inspired by Central European mythology.
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?
Unlock The King
An originally designed puzzle game inspired by chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.
Felix The Reaper
Felix The Reaper is a challenging and strict 3D puzzle game about bringing humans into deadly situations. You are Felix, the ever-dancing bringer of death, who just so happens to be dangerously in love with Life.
Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Death Crown
Death Crown is a minimalist real time strategy game in a 1bit style, where you will be play Death herself, commanding her legions of death, and punishing humanity's Kingdom for its overconfidence.
Dungeon Of Dragon Knight
Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a retro dungeon crawler RPG in modern visual design. Pointed by a mysterious witch, your party will descend into a dungeon with traps and monsters in search of the evil Dragon Knight and his treasure weapon. Or, are you fooled by the witch?
Zanki Zero: Last Beginning
Explore the ruins, dungeons, and islands in this post-apocalyptic world through the POV of eight protagonists as they fight for survival and search for meaning in their never-ending cycles of life and death.
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
Beneath a small town lies an endless maze known as the Labyrinth of Refrain. Dusk Witch Dronya arrives, and with her puppet soldiers, endeavors to find something buried deep within. Embark on an adventure as you discover the secrets underground.
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.
SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.
Avernum 3: Ruined World
Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!
Vaporum
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
Moero Chronicle
Io is a man who has no luck with the ladies, and now he's tasked with recruiting Monster Girls to save the world in this moe-filled dungeon RPG! Recruit 50 Monster Girls! Combine their Moe Traits! Build relationships with them and find out just how cute a monster can be!
Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! 600+ hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness!
Fidel Dungeon Rescue
A critically acclaimed roguelite where you can REWIND to find the optimal path through monsters, treasure and secrets. Quick to play. No grinding. No filler. Deep gameplay.
StarCrawlers
StarCrawlers is a modern take on a classic cRPG dungeon crawler set in a gritty spacepunk universe. Build a crew of renegade adventurers on the fringes of space, taking jobs from megacorps to hunt bounties, sabotage rivals and conduct corporate espionage.
Low Magic Age
Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.
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 15th 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
82
players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
7.2
516
169
47
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
7.7
316
67
45
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
9.0
1,355
68
41
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
7.6
386
95
40
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
9.1
5,995
406
27
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
8.7
3,458
348
25
players
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. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
6.7
254
105
10
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
6.6
289
126
7
players
10. 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 is a sokoban, indie and puzzle game developed and published by munted finger. Released on March 24th 2023 has received 452 reviews of which 447 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played grid-based movement games.
9.1
447
5
4
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 15th 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 15th 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
45
players