Free Early Access Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,995 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 8/6/2025.
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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 2,589,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,542,148 positive reviews and 1,047,304 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.
- Last Updated:8/6/2025
- 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 244,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,595 positive reviews and 60,006 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:8/11/2025
- 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 6,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,126 positive reviews and 962 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
- Developers:
- Publisher:Oni Gaming
- Last Updated:8/8/2025
- Steam App Id:2763740
4. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep playing after you close the game! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — each BOSS you defeat unlocks new content, so you won't reach endgame without a fight!
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 22,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,229 positive reviews and 4,638 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:8/4/2025
- Steam App Id:1476970
5. 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 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,930 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,910 positive reviews and 16,020 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:7/19/2023
- Developer:Nimble Neuron
- Publishers:
- Last Updated:8/11/2025
- Steam App Id:1049590
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 126,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 116,471 positive reviews and 10,067 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:
- Last Updated:8/11/2025
- 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 3,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,962 positive reviews and 227 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:
- Last Updated:8/9/2025
- Steam App Id:2471100
8. SUPERVIVE
THE ACTION BATTLE ROYALE WITH ENDLESS PLAYSTYLES. Slam into all-out, multi-squad teamfights in this lethal, fast-paced brawl in the sky. Unlock gear, theorycraft builds, and bring your gamebreaking loadout into every match.
SUPERVIVE has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,019 positive reviews and 3,023 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:7/23/2025
- Developer:Theorycraft Games
- Publishers:
- Last Updated:8/8/2025
- Steam App Id:1283700
9. Farlight 84
Hey Lightcatchers! The latest Farlight 84 update has landed, and it's bringing a massive 60-player shootout with it. Are you ready?
Farlight 84 has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,985 positive reviews and 11,665 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:9/21/2023
- Developer:Farlight Games
- Publisher:Farlight Games
- Last Updated:8/8/2025
- Steam App Id:1928420
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,114 positive reviews and 2,054 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
- Last Updated:8/11/2025
- Steam App Id:3199170
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 8). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049590
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/714010
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 9). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2471100
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 8). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1283700
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 8). Farlight 84 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1928420
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199170