Free games like Gridholm
Below are 12 free-to-play Steam games similar to Gridholm, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Ranked picks
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Landfall Archives
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gridholm.
Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!
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Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gridholm.
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
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Wheelchair Wizards
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Gridholm.
Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.
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Splitgate
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Gridholm.
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.
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Limbus Company
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window.
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
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Dota Underlords
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Gridholm.
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
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Super Auto Pets
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Gridholm.
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
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Minion Masters
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gridholm.
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
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Wyldernook
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gridholm.
Explore the secrets of the Wyldernook in a multiplayer trading card game for up to 4 players. Build decks around your favorite champions and outwit opponents in simultaneous turn gameplay that keeps every match strategic and engaging.
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Nightmares
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Early Access with Gridholm.
Nightmares is a combination of a classic collectible card game and a roguelike deck builder. Race against the clock to defeat your opponent before your sanity runs out. Win or lose, you'll get the opportunity to upgrade your deck. Can you craft the ultimate deck for an undefeated run?
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MechaCorps Draft
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Gridholm.
Outdraft your enemies in a simultaneous competitive card game with no wasted picks. Claim critical parts, deny key resources, and assemble ruthless Mechs. Prove your strategy in a decisive auto-battle. Quick PvP. Free to play. Never pay-to-win.
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SolForge Fusion
Free-to-play alternative to Gridholm — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gridholm.
SolForge Fusion is a collectible card-battler where you are a mighty Forgeborn. Command fierce creatures, cast powerful spells, level up your cards, and crush your foes to earn glorious rewards. Created by Richard Garfield (Magic: The Gathering) and Justin Gary (Ascension).