Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4307480 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $2.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $2.99 |
| Current price USD | $2.99 |
| Release date | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Developer | SkidaddleDev |
| Publisher | SkidaddleDev |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Not available |
| Positive review percent | Not available |
| Positive reviews | 0 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 0 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 37 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4307480/ |
Short description
Gridbound is a grid-based puzzle and resource strategy game about placing items, optimizing magical essence, and uncovering clever synergies across different levels, each with their unique challenges.
About this game
Gridbound is a relaxed grid-based puzzle and resource strategy game about planning, placement, and optimization. You play as an alchemist whose experiments have caused a disturbance in the flow of magical essences. Pulled through unstable portals, you explore strange locations and solve self-contained board puzzles by placing items, generating resources, and discovering powerful synergies. Each level presents a grid where items interact through clear keyword-based effects. Some items produce essence, others boost nearby production, suppress effects, rotate over time, or unlock new board space. The challenge comes from arranging efficient layouts, adapting to new mechanics, and making the most of limited room. As you progress, you unlock new areas, advanced items, and long-term upgrades through research. Later, you’ll discover more powerful tools that can permanently alter how each level is played. Gridbound features a colorful pixel-art style, and a relaxed but thoughtful pace focused on experimentation and problem-solving. Key Features Grid-based puzzle gameplay with deep item synergies Two core resources: Lumen and Gloom Multiple areas, each with unique mechanics Keyword-driven systems that are easy to read and learn Research and progression that unlock new items and abilities Powerful endgame tools Pixel art visuals
Supported languages
English