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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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).
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 |
More Free Early Access Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Early Access games available on Steam.
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| 272,493 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,975 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,545 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,486 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,919 | 10/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,187 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,557 | 6/17/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,049 | 8/22/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,007 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,484 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,006 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,722 | 10/18/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,943 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,617 | 7/18/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,585 | 11/5/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,530 | 11/27/2019 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,487 | 8/20/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,264 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 999 | 10/8/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 827 | 4/5/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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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.