Free Early Access Games on Steam

Steam currently has 10,087 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 10/3/2024.

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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 2,438,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,434,401 positive reviews and 1,003,771 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
Developers:
- PUBG Corporation,
- KRAFTON, Inc.
Publisher:
KRAFTON, Inc.
Last Updated:
10/3/2024
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 74, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 225,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,391 positive reviews and 56,396 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.
Last Updated:
10/5/2024
Steam App Id:
438100

3. IdleOn - The Idle RPG

The RPG where all your characters grind for you! Choose classes as they level up, and spend their loot to gain more power... but don't let the simple graphics fool you, IdleOn gets more complex as you progress!

IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,043 positive reviews and 3,895 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
Last Updated:
9/14/2024
Steam App Id:
1476970

4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,719 positive reviews and 8,020 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:
- State Space Labs, Inc.,
- Statespace
Last Updated:
10/6/2024
Steam App Id:
714010

5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,715 positive reviews and 530 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
Last Updated:
10/2/2024
Steam App Id:
2250040

6. 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 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,845 positive reviews and 4,723 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 MARVEL SNAP on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date:
8/22/2023
Developer:
Second Dinner Studios, Inc.
Publisher:
Nuverse
Last Updated:
10/4/2024
Steam App Id:
1997040

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,367 positive reviews and 12,386 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:
Last Updated:
10/2/2024
Steam App Id:
1049590

8. 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 banner

Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends 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 21,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,392 positive reviews and 2,128 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
Last Updated:
10/6/2024
Steam App Id:
977400

9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,320 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,593 positive reviews and 9,727 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
Last Updated:
10/6/2024
Steam App Id:
835570

10. 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 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,668 positive reviews and 135 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:
- Jdog Corp,
- Sylv
Last Updated:
10/5/2024
Steam App Id:
2471100

More Free Early Access Games

Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Early Access games available on Steam.

Name					Actions
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS	186,268	12/21/2017	59	Free	View
VRChat	34,807	2/1/2017	74	Free	View
IdleOn - The Idle RPG	6,897	4/2/2021	77	Free	View
Aimlabs	6,297	6/17/2023	92	Free	View
Crosshair V2	5,940	1/27/2023	87	Free	View
MARVEL SNAP	5,902	8/22/2023	81	Free	View
Eternal Return	4,415	7/20/2023	78	Free	View
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends	3,935	11/3/2021	88	Free	View
Conqueror's Blade	3,237	4/6/2020	68	Free	View
Unnamed Space Idle	2,773	7/27/2023	88	Free	View

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Valve Corporation. (2024, October 5). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100
Valve Corporation. (2024, September 14). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/714010
Valve Corporation. (2024, October 2). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2250040
Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). MARVEL SNAP on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1997040
Valve Corporation. (2024, October 2). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049590
Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/977400
Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/835570
Valve Corporation. (2024, October 5). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2471100