Free Early Access Games on Steam

Steam currently has 10,574 Early Access games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Early Access game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2024.

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1. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

Play PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for free. Land on strategic locations, loot weapons and supplies, and survive to become the last team standing across various, diverse Battlegrounds. Squad up and join the Battlegrounds for the original Battle Royale experience that only PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS can offer.

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS holds the #1 spot for "best free Early Access game on Steam" with a Player Score of 59. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,472,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,458,758 positive reviews and 1,014,052 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/21/2017
Franchise KRAFTON, Inc.
Developers
Publisher KRAFTON, Inc.
Steam App Id 578080

2. VRChat

Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.

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VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,306 positive reviews and 56,720 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 2/1/2017
Developer VRChat Inc.
Publisher VRChat Inc.
Steam App Id 438100

3. Crosshair V2

Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game.

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Crosshair V2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,569 positive reviews and 633 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 1/27/2023
Developer CenterPoint Gaming
Publisher CenterPoint Gaming
Steam App Id 2250040

4. IdleOn - The Idle RPG

The RPG where your characters keep leveling up when you're gone! Create unique class combos, and spend loot on powerful upgrades, all while cooking, mining, fishing, breeding, farming, and slaying bosses!

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IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,832 positive reviews and 3,995 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play IdleOn - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/2/2021
Developer Lavaflame2
Publisher Lavaflame2
Steam App Id 1476970

5. Revolution Idle

Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?

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Revolution Idle has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,176 positive reviews and 216 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/11/2024
Developers
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 2763740

6. Eternal Return

Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.

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Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,645 positive reviews and 12,612 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

7. Aimlabs

Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 40 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

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Aimlabs has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,859 positive reviews and 8,529 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Aimlabs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/17/2023
Developer State Space Labs, Inc.
Publishers
Steam App Id 714010

8. MARVEL SNAP

MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced Collectible Card Game that reimagines the genre with innovative mechanics. Winner of multiple awards like 'Best Strategy Game' and 'Breakthrough Game of the Year,' we invite you to join millions of players worldwide – Jump right in!

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MARVEL SNAP has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,450 positive reviews and 7,118 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MARVEL SNAP on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/22/2023
Developer Second Dinner Studios, Inc.
Publisher Nuverse
Steam App Id 1997040

9. Unnamed Space Idle

Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.

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Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,977 positive reviews and 150 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/27/2023
Developer Sylv
Publishers
Steam App Id 2471100

10. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends

The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.

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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,993 positive reviews and 2,200 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/3/2021
Developer Computer Lunch
Publisher Computer Lunch
Steam App Id 977400

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272,493
12/21/2017
59
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36,975
2/1/2017
75
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Crosshair V2 steam charts
14,545
1/27/2023
87
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
10,486
4/2/2021
77
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8,919
10/11/2024
81
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Eternal Return steam charts
8,187
7/20/2023
79
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Aimlabs steam charts
4,557
6/17/2023
92
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MARVEL SNAP steam charts
4,049
8/22/2023
76
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Unnamed Space Idle steam charts
4,007
7/27/2023
89
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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends steam charts
3,484
11/3/2021
88
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Conqueror's Blade steam charts
3,006
4/6/2020
68
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Blood Strike steam charts
2,722
10/18/2024
80
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Firestone: Online Idle RPG steam charts
1,943
4/1/2024
76
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Galaxy Idle Clicker steam charts
1,617
7/18/2024
74
Free
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SAO Utils 2: Progressive steam charts
1,585
11/5/2022
89
Free
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Stay Out steam charts
1,530
11/27/2019
63
Free
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Predecessor steam charts
1,487
8/20/2024
72
Free
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Farlight 84 steam charts
1,264
9/21/2023
77
Free
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War Selection steam charts
999
10/8/2019
84
Free
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Will To Live Online steam charts
827
4/5/2018
69
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). MARVEL SNAP on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.

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