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Free Early Access Games on Steam

Steam currently has 10,630 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 12/24/2024.

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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 2,477,847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,462,494 positive reviews and 1,015,353 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.

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 230,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,879 positive reviews and 56,772 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.

3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,770 positive reviews and 12,639 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).

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 18,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,913 positive reviews and 4,012 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).

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 80, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,359 positive reviews and 257 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).

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!

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Aimlabs has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,009 positive reviews and 8,589 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).

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.

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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 6,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,668 positive reviews and 642 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.

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,013 positive reviews and 151 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).

9. 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.

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SAO Utils 2: Progressive 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 1,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,494 positive reviews and 109 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.

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 22,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,076 positive reviews and 2,205 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).

More Free Early Access Games

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS banner image
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
291,986
12/21/2017
59
Free
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VRChat banner image
VRChat
37,215
2/1/2017
75
Free
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Eternal Return banner image
Eternal Return
12,045
7/20/2023
79
Free
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG banner image
IdleOn - The Idle RPG
7,093
4/2/2021
77
Free
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Revolution Idle banner image
Revolution Idle
5,545
10/11/2024
80
Free
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Aimlabs
4,702
6/17/2023
92
Free
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Crosshair V2
4,455
1/27/2023
87
Free
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Unnamed Space Idle banner image
Unnamed Space Idle
3,237
7/27/2023
89
Free
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SAO Utils 2: Progressive banner image
SAO Utils 2: Progressive
2,756
11/5/2022
89
Free
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Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends banner image
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
2,741
11/3/2021
88
Free
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