Free Early Access Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,391 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 4/30/2025.
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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 2,543,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,510,545 positive reviews and 1,033,080 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 238,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180,171 positive reviews and 58,199 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. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,973 positive reviews and 4,290 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 |
4. 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 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,395 positive reviews and 13,212 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 |
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 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,375 positive reviews and 591 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,249 positive reviews and 9,529 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,583 positive reviews and 196 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 |
8. SAO Utils 2: Progressive
SAO Utils 2 provides you a fresh-new customizable Full-Dive 3D app launcher with varieties of themes, desktop widgets and powerful utilities.
SAO Utils 2: Progressive has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,683 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,566 positive reviews and 117 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 | 11/5/2022 |
| Developer | Joshua Chen |
| Publisher | Studio GPBeta |
| Steam App Id | 877280 |
9. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.
Milky Way Idle has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509 positive reviews and 107 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 Milky Way Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Conqueror's Blade has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,177 positive reviews and 10,728 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conqueror's Blade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2020 |
| Developer | Booming Tech |
| Publisher | Poros Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
More Free Early Access Games
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| 406,864 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,363 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,496 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,061 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,277 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,877 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,179 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,428 | 11/5/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,877 | 3/6/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,866 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,841 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,733 | 1/26/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,387 | 3/13/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,950 | 8/22/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,887 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,505 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,149 | 7/18/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 960 | 11/27/2019 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 776 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 771 | 2/28/2018 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 4). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 4). SAO Utils 2: Progressive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Milky Way Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.