Grid-Based Games
Grid-Based Games are a genre of computer games that rely on a game board divided into cells or grids. The map is essentially outlined by invisible grid lines, meaning the space is split into cells, and you move through the world from one cell to another. This classic approach helps structure the environment more clearly and takes players back to the early days of computer games, when many games featured grid-based movement.
The advantages of this map model are the grid structure, where the game field is divided into cells, making navigation and understanding the game world easier. Games with grid-based movement often require strategic thinking and planning, as each action must be carefully considered to achieve goals. Moving just one cell might feel like making several steps in space. Many grid-based games include puzzles and mazes that players must solve to progress and reach new levels. While strategic planning and turn-based gameplay are key elements in grid-based games, this genre includes various subgenres, including role-playing games, adventures, strategy games, and even puzzles.
A list of games with grid-based movement (movement tied to a grid).
The advantages of this map model are the grid structure, where the game field is divided into cells, making navigation and understanding the game world easier. Games with grid-based movement often require strategic thinking and planning, as each action must be carefully considered to achieve goals. Moving just one cell might feel like making several steps in space. Many grid-based games include puzzles and mazes that players must solve to progress and reach new levels. While strategic planning and turn-based gameplay are key elements in grid-based games, this genre includes various subgenres, including role-playing games, adventures, strategy games, and even puzzles.
A list of games with grid-based movement (movement tied to a grid).
Arcmaze (2024)
In this browser-based MMORPG, thousands of players explore a dark fantasy world, construct factories and mines, and craft virtually any item. The game features an expansive dark fantasy universe filled with perilous dungeons, castles, and personal factories. Players can build massive structures, walk through them, and even live inside.
In this browser-based MMORPG, thousands of players explore a dark fantasy world, construct factories and mines, and craft virtually any item. The game features an expansive dark fantasy universe filled with perilous dungeons, castles, and personal factories. Players can build massive structures, walk through them, and even live inside.
Role-playing game developed by Larian Studios, released in 2023.Moonshades (2019)
This is a first-person role-playing game in the style of classic dungeon crawlers, designed for mobile devices and consoles.
This is a first-person role-playing game in the style of classic dungeon crawlers, designed for mobile devices and consoles.Dungeon Of Dragon Knight (2019)
This is a dungeon-crawling role-playing game developed by HexGameStudio in 2019.
This is a dungeon-crawling role-playing game developed by HexGameStudio in 2019.Operencia: The Stolen Sun (2019)
A classic grid-based role-playing game developed by Zen Studios in 2019.
A classic grid-based role-playing game developed by Zen Studios in 2019.Heroes of the Monkey Tavern (2016)
A first-person role-playing game in the dungeon exploration genre, developed by Monkey Stories in 2016.
A first-person role-playing game in the dungeon exploration genre, developed by Monkey Stories in 2016.Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015)
This is a rhythmic roguelike game, developed by Brace Yourself Games in 2015. In it, you will explore dungeons, fight enemies, and collect treasures, but all of this must be done in sync with the music.
This is a rhythmic roguelike game, developed by Brace Yourself Games in 2015. In it, you will explore dungeons, fight enemies, and collect treasures, but all of this must be done in sync with the music.
The tenth installment of the iconic Might & Magic series.The Keep (2014)
A role-playing game developed by Cinemax, released in 2014. Initially launched for Nintendo, it was ported to PC in 2017.
A role-playing game developed by Cinemax, released in 2014. Initially launched for Nintendo, it was ported to PC in 2017.Legend of Grimrock (2012)
A 3D first-person role-playing game that carries on the traditions of classic RPGs like Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder.
A 3D first-person role-playing game that carries on the traditions of classic RPGs like Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder.
First-person role-playing game developed in 2006 for mobile devices.Stonekeep (1995)
A classic role-playing game in the dungeon exploration genre with grid-based movement, developed by Interplay Productions and released in 1995.
A classic role-playing game in the dungeon exploration genre with grid-based movement, developed by Interplay Productions and released in 1995.Anvil of Dawn (1995)
A classic role-playing game in the dungeon crawler style, developed by DreamForge Intertainment and published by New World Computing in 1995.
A classic role-playing game in the dungeon crawler style, developed by DreamForge Intertainment and published by New World Computing in 1995.
A classic RPG set in a world of procedurally generated dungeon exploration.
A classic role-playing game released by Westwood Studios in 1993.Eye of the Beholder (1990)
Eye of the Beholder is a dungeon crawler RPG that became a classic and a model for imitation for many years.
Eye of the Beholder is a dungeon crawler RPG that became a classic and a model for imitation for many years.