Free Early Access Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,637 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 6/18/2025.
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1. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
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 2,565,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,525,356 positive reviews and 1,040,006 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 241,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,248 positive reviews and 58,988 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. 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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,340 positive reviews and 763 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 | 5/1/2025 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
4. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep fighting wherever you leave them! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — but don't expect an ending, as defeating each World Boss unlocks MORE content!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,520 positive reviews and 4,504 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. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between.
Blood Strike has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,854 positive reviews and 1,757 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blood Strike on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/13/2025 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3199170 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,750 positive reviews and 211 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,626 positive reviews and 850 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 |
8. 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 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,267 positive reviews and 9,759 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 |
9. 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 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,509 positive reviews and 7,648 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 |
10. Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now!
Predecessor has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,397 positive reviews and 3,843 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 Predecessor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/20/2024 |
| Developer | Omeda Studios |
| Publisher | Omeda Studios |
| Steam App Id | 961200 |
More Free Early Access Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Early Access games available on Steam.
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| 125,067 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,720 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,686 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,730 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,093 | 3/13/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,084 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,958 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,696 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,251 | 8/22/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,753 | 8/20/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,703 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,991 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,797 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,737 | 3/6/2025 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,547 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,162 | 5/8/2025 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,135 | 4/22/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,012 | 7/18/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,004 | 2/28/2018 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,000 | 11/5/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). MARVEL SNAP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Predecessor on Steam. Steam Store.