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Grid-Based Movement

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Top 150 best Steam games of all time tagged with Grid-Based Movement, according to gamer reviews.

Rank, title, date, tags, platforms and price Score Rating
7.96
99% 196 votes
7.86
100% 101 votes
7.85
96% 261 votes
7.82
96% 216 votes
7.62
100% 44 votes
7.57
100% 38 votes
7.52
100% 32 votes
7.51
98% 45 votes
7.50
100% 31 votes
7.45
94% 70 votes
7.44
100% 26 votes
7.43
96% 48 votes
7.43
100% 25 votes
7.43
100% 25 votes
7.40
92% 100 votes
7.39
97% 34 votes
7.38
100% 22 votes
7.36
100% 21 votes

Correlated tags

Correlation is how often another tag appears together with this tag. If one in every five games tagged with Grid-Based Movement is also tagged with a correlated tag, the correlated tag has 20% correlation. 100% correlation means the pair of tags always appear together.

Tags most frequently applied to the same games as Grid-Based Movement, with at least 15% correlation.

  1. Singleplayer 64%
  2. Puzzle 55%
  3. Indie 51%
  4. Strategy 49%
  5. Casual 49%
  6. 2D 48%
  7. Logic 34%
  8. Colorful 29%
  9. Top-Down 29%
  10. Pixel Graphics 28%
  11. Relaxing 26%
  12. Minimalist 26%
  13. RPG 25%
  14. Fantasy 24%
  15. Turn-Based Tactics 24%
  16. Cute 23%
  17. 3D 23%
  18. Family Friendly 23%
  19. Adventure 21%
  20. Turn-Based Strategy 21%
  21. Turn-Based Combat 19%
  22. Sokoban 19%
  23. Retro 18%
  24. Atmospheric 18%
  25. Tactical 17%
  26. Dungeon Crawler 15%

The Grid-Based Movement tag refers to a gameplay mechanic in video games where the player character's movement is restricted to a grid or a series of predefined tiles or squares. This means that instead of smooth and continuous movement, the player can only move in discrete steps from one tile to another.

This mechanic is commonly seen in games that feature top-down or isometric perspectives, such as strategy games, RPGs, and puzzle games. The grid serves as a visual representation of the game world, with each tile representing a specific position that the player character can occupy.

Grid-based movement offers several advantages for game design:

  • Precision and Strategy With grid-based movement, players have more control over their character's positioning. They can plan their movements carefully to navigate around obstacles, align attacks from advantageous positions, or solve puzzles with precise movements.
  • Tactical Decision-Making Grid-based movement adds an extra layer of strategic decision-making. Players must consider their options and plan ahead on which path they should take next. This can involve assessing risks and rewards associated with different routes, optimizing resources based on available moves per turn.
  • Puzzle Solving Grid-based movement often goes hand-in-hand with puzzle mechanics that require players to figure out how to maneuver through specific patterns or arrange objects within the grid system. Games like Pokemon, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and grid-based Roguelikes like Into the Breach heavily rely on this mechanism for both combat encounters and exploration.

A few examples of games featuring grid-based movement are:

  • Frozen Synapse 2This is a turn-based strategy game where players plan out their team's actions on a grid before executing them simultaneously with the opposing team.
  • Crypt of the NecroDancerA rhythm-based dungeon crawler that requires players to move to the beat of the music, hopping from tile to tile, while battling monsters and collecting loot.
  • Fire Emblem seriesThe tactical RPG franchise from Nintendo relies on turn-based combat within a grid system. Players must carefully position their units on the grid and strategize their attacks to achieve victory in battles.

In summary, games with a "Grid-Based Movement" tag employ a movement system based on discrete tiles or squares that restrict character movement to specified positions. This mechanic enhances precision, strategy, tactical decision-making, and puzzle-solving aspects within various genres of video games.

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