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Best Hex Grid Games

Top 50 of 79 qualifying games — tagged Hex Grid (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 Opus Magnum (2017) Puzzle · Programming · Automation · $19.99 + Satisfying optimization and creative solutions 80+ Difficulty scales appropriately with player 17 97.3%7,272 reviews 2 Hexcells (2014) Puzzle · Casual · Indie · $2.99 + Logical puzzle mechanics 48+ Gradually increasing logical challenge 17− Short puzzle campaign 17 97.0%5,945 reviews 3 Hexcells Infinite (2014) Puzzle · Casual · Indie · $4.99 96.9%4,720 reviews 4 Sid Meier's Civilization V (2010) Turn-Based Strategy · Strategy · Turn-Based · $7.49 + addictive deep turn-based strategy 57+ varied civilizations, victories, and mods 26− crashes and persistent feature bugs 6 95.6%211,155 reviews 5 Hexologic (2018) Logic · Puzzle · Colorful · $4.99 96.1%1,366 reviews 6 Hexcells Plus (2014) Puzzle · Indie · Casual · $2.99 94.6%2,839 reviews 7 Battle for Wesnoth (2018) Free to Play · Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Free + Strategic depth with accessible entry 76+ Completely free without monetization 18− Hit chance RNG feels unreliable 13 94.2%6,022 reviews 8 Pit People (2018) Turn-Based Combat · Online Co-Op · 2D · $19.99 + Funny, memorable storytelling 15+ Deep tactical combat systems 9− Repetitive, stale combat loop 10 92.8%8,181 reviews 9 Panzer Corps Gold (2014) Strategy · World War II · Turn-Based Strategy · $29.99 92.0%2,748 reviews 10 Thrive (2021) Simulation · Science · Sandbox · $4.99 + deep, biologically accurate evolution 62+ active, steadily improving development 14− only early cellular content 16 92.2%1,761 reviews 11 Planet S (2023) Strategy · City Builder · Multiplayer · Free + High quality games offered free 14+ Deep, engaging colony and combat systems 10− Clunky resource movement and repetitive systems 10 91.8%2,896 reviews 12 Alina of the Arena (2022) Roguelike Deckbuilder · Rogue-like · Turn-Based Tactics · $5.99 + Movement-based tactical deckbuilding 46+ Brutal but fair challenge 11− Short amount of content 8 91.5%3,971 reviews 13 Curious Expedition (2016) Exploration · Rogue-like · Pixel Graphics · $14.99 + exploration, strategy, and combat 28+ varied repeatable expeditions 12− brutal, punishing expeditions 8 91.2%4,513 reviews 14 Heart of the Machine (2026) Strategy · Simulation · Grand Strategy · $29.99 + choice-driven strategy systems 62+ branching thoughtful AI narrative 48− shallow visual-novel gameplay 16 91.5%2,139 reviews 15 King's Bounty: Crossworlds (2010) RPG · Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · $14.99 + deep tactical combat and strategy 33+ varied classes and playthroughs 10− crashes in additional campaigns 5 91.7%1,660 reviews 16 Plan B: Terraform (2025) Early Access · Automation · Resource Management · $15.99 + Terraforming and logistics satisfaction 58+ Pretty evolving planetary visuals 14− Shallow or frustrating logistics 22 91.0%3,670 reviews 17 King's Bounty: The Legend (2009) RPG · Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · $6.99 + Tactical turn-based RPG combat 34+ Modern fixes and achievements 10 90.6%4,065 reviews 18 In Falsus (2026) Rhythm · Music · Visual Novel · $39.99 + Unique rhythm-card integration 62+ Compelling visual novel writing 44− Songs locked behind story 23 90.6%1,368 reviews 19 NEO Scavenger (2014) Survival · Post-apocalyptic · Rogue-like · $14.99 + exploration and survival mechanics 30+ brutally punishing learning curve 12− random difficulty spikes 7 89.6%5,431 reviews 20 hexceed (2021) Free to Play · Casual · Puzzle · Free 89.7%2,770 reviews 21 Scythe: Digital Edition (2018) Board Game · Strategy · Turn-Based · $19.99 + faithful fun Scythe adaptation 52+ great value especially on sale 5− clunky unintuitive unclear interface 10 89.5%3,819 reviews 22 Those Who Rule (2025) Tactical RPG · Turn-Based Tactics · RPG · $17.99 + Deep tactical combat systems 86+ Grounded, engaging political narrative 42− Missing quality-of-life features 20 90.2%1,138 reviews 23 Curious Expedition 2 (2021) Adventure · Simulation · Dynamic Narration · $19.99 + Exploration and resource management 50+ Varied explorers and strategies 18− RNG-driven frustrating systems 10 89.2%4,152 reviews 24 Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena (2018) Free to Play · Strategy · RPG · Free + tactical turn-based strategic gameplay 64+ rewarding content for free 10− aggressive pay-to-win progression 30 88.8%4,469 reviews 25 For The King (2018) RPG · Online Co-Op · Strategy · $3.99 + fun strategic tabletop combat 45+ fun co-op with friends 24− unfair, punishing RNG difficulty 21 87.7%43,826 reviews 26 TerraScape (2024) Multiplayer · Co-op · Online Co-Op · $14.99 + Adjacency building puzzles 46+ Beautiful cozy visuals 17− Weak tutorials and dull modes 13 88.6%2,250 reviews 27 Urtuk: The Desolation (2021) Turn-Based Tactics · Hex Grid · Wargame · $13.99 + deep tactical combat 51+ challenging but fair 21− repetitive or limited combat 11 87.7%2,545 reviews 28 Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim (2022) Grand Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · 4X · $14.99 88.0%1,681 reviews 29 Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (2016) Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Multiplayer · $5.99 + Addictive empire management with strategic depth 83+ Diverse victory paths and mod support 19− Oversimplified compared to predecessors 11 86.2%380,534 reviews 30 Crying Suns (2019) Strategy · Space · Indie · $24.99 + Deep, atmospheric science-fiction narrative 39+ Tactical combat and ship management 37− Repetitive or underdeveloped gameplay 18 85.8%4,554 reviews 31 Warlock - Master of the Arcane (2012) Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Fantasy · $6.24 + fantasy 4X combat and magic 48+ easy-to-learn strategy 9− persistent crashes and glitches 6 85.1%2,676 reviews 32 The Last Flame (2025) Rogue-like · Auto Battler · Strategy · $19.99 + deep buildcrafting and synergies 40+ challenges, builds, and endless runs 10− RNG, imbalance, repetitive strategies 16 85.0%2,941 reviews 33 Panzer Corps 2 (2020) Strategy · World War II · Turn-Based Strategy · $39.99 + deep turn-based strategy mechanics 39+ easy to learn hard to master 8− wonky mechanics and balance 11 84.7%4,207 reviews 34 Brigandine The Legend of Runersia (2022) Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based Tactics · $19.99 + Enjoyable tactical strategy 27+ Beautiful character artwork 11− Repetitive, shallow strategic play 17 85.3%1,411 reviews 35 ENDLESS Legend (2014) Strategy · 4X · Turn-Based · $29.99 + Deep, strategic, addictive gameplay 53+ Unique factions, varied playstyles, fresh 22− Slow pacing, broken balance, confusing 15 83.5%19,106 reviews 36 Faeria (2017) Card Game · Strategy · Massively Multiplayer · $19.99 + Strategic card-board mechanics 43+ Beautiful distinctive visual style 12− Abandoned with no updates 8 83.5%7,215 reviews 37 Expeditions: Viking (2017) RPG · Turn-Based · Vikings · $29.99 + varied turn-based systems 30+ compelling Viking narrative 24− awkward tactical combat 17 83.1%4,209 reviews 38 Shadow Empire (2020) Strategy · Simulation · 4X · $39.99 + deep political-economy warfare 76+ toggleable AI-generated artwork 16− unwanted AI-generated artwork 17 83.6%1,960 reviews 39 Old World (2022) Strategy · Simulation · 4X · $39.99 + Deep strategic mechanics with family focus 78+ Steep but ultimately rewarding learning curve 18− Tedious execution despite interesting concepts 20 82.5%6,915 reviews 40 Armello (2015) Board Game · PvP · Turn-Based Strategy · $24.99 + Mix of strategy, randomness, and politics 51+ Gorgeous visuals and aesthetic 19− Tiny playerbase, difficult matchmaking 11 81.9%16,074 reviews 41 Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (2018) Strategy · Warhammer 40K · 4X · $39.99 + War-focused combat with strategic depth 68+ Accessible entry for 4X fans 9− Poor balance and shallow mechanics 17 81.7%18,796 reviews 42 Braveland (2014) Turn-Based Strategy · Casual · Strategy · $9.99 + streamlined tactical combat 39+ charming cartoon artwork 16− very short campaigns 22 81.5%3,243 reviews 43 Hexarchy (2023) Turn-Based · Card Game · Resource Management · $1.99 + Fast card-based Civ gameplay 46+ Quick one-hour matches 23− Limited depth and repetitive mechanics 11 81.9%1,656 reviews 44 Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic) (2014) Strategy · Warhammer 40K · Turn-Based Tactics · $19.99 + deep turn-based tactical combat 26+ rich 40K lore and storytelling 10− dated static graphics 10 82.2%1,082 reviews 45 Fantasy General II (2019) Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Fantasy · $39.99 80.6%1,984 reviews 46 Age of Wonders: Planetfall (2019) Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · 4X · $29.99 + Deep tactical combat and empire systems 31+ Worthwhile at sale or full price 6− Shallow repetitive core gameplay 17 79.0%6,727 reviews 47 Unity of Command II (2019) Strategy · World War II · Simulation · $29.99 + Deep logistics and tactical systems 34+ Easy entry, difficult mastery 22− Restrictive supply-based puzzle design 18 79.5%2,215 reviews 48 King's Bounty: Warriors of the North (2012) RPG · Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · $9.99 + Deep tactical combat and variety 31+ Long campaigns and abundant content 11− Frequent crashes and broken quests 27 79.3%2,086 reviews 49 Order of Battle: World War II (2015) Strategy · Free to Play · World War II · Free + Tactical depth and approachable mechanics 24+ Adjustable, challenging difficulty 6− Expensive campaign DLC paywalls 17 78.5%3,185 reviews 50 Expeditions: Conquistador (2013) RPG · Strategy · Turn-Based · $19.99 + engaging tactical combat 29+ choice-driven historical narrative 23− tedious travel and repetitive combat 18 78.8%1,630 reviews