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The most popular grid-based movement games

Grid-based movement in video games refers to a movement system where characters or objects can only move along a predefined grid or set of discrete positions. The game world is divided into a grid, composed of squares or tiles, and the movement is typically restricted to the cardinal directions (up, down, left, and right).

Grid-based movement has been widely used in various types of games, including turn-based strategy games, role-playing games (RPGs), and tactical games. This movement system allows for precise positioning and strategic planning, as the player must consider the grid layout and plan their movements accordingly.
One of the advantages of grid-based movement is that it simplifies navigation and collision detection, as the game engine can easily determine valid movement paths and detect collisions with other objects on the grid.

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Warp Rogue

WindowsLinux2004freeware3.9/5
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Boulder Dash 2: Rockford's Revenge

DOS19853.5/5 First Star Software
Boulder Dash II is the sequel to the original Boulder Dash game. It was released in 1985 and follows the same basic gameplay mechanics as its predecessor while introducing new levels and features.In Boulder Dash II, players once again control the character Rockford as he explores caves, collects diamonds, and avoids various hazards such as falling ...
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Wizardry 3: Legacy of Llylgamyn

DOS19833.8/5 Sir-tech Software
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Keys to Maramon

DOS19903.9/5 Mindcraft Software
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Slash'Em

Windows XP/98/95Linux1997freeware4.1/5
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ZAngband

WindowsMac OSDOSLinux1999freeware4.3/5
Zangband is a variant of the popular roguelike game Angband. Zangband, short for Zelazny Angband, was developed by Chris Weisiger and first released in 1994. The game features a fantasy world with diverse races, classes, and monsters. Players explore dungeons, caves, and other environments in a quest to reach the bottom level of the dungeon, d...
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WitchavenRL

WindowsLinux20133.8/5
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Decker

Windows2002freeware3.5/5
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X-COM: Alliance

Windows XP/98/952002canceled3.8/5 MicroProse Software
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Shadow of Yserbius

DOS19933.8/5 Sierra On-Line
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Incursion

WindowsLinuxMac OS2007freeware4/5
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Mech Brigade

DOS1987protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Omega

DOSLinux1988freeware3.8/5
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Tangled Tales

DOS19893.5/5 Origin Systems
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Le Maitre Des Ames

DOS19873.6/5 UBI Soft
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Shard of Spring

DOS1987protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Questron 2

DOS1988protected3.8/5 Westwood Studios