Free Early Access Games on Steam

Steam currently has 11,206 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 4/4/2025.

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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 2,528,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,499,801 positive reviews and 1,028,985 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:
- PUBG Corporation,
- KRAFTON, Inc.
Publisher:
KRAFTON, Inc.
Last Updated:
4/4/2025
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 236,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 178,887 positive reviews and 57,882 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:
4/4/2025
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 20,712 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,472 positive reviews and 4,240 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:
4/3/2025
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 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,101 positive reviews and 13,066 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:
4/3/2025
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 3,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,892 positive reviews and 510 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:
10/11/2024
Developers:
- Oni Gaming,
- Nu Games
Publisher:
Oni Gaming
Last Updated:
4/4/2025
Steam App Id:
2763740

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 2,646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,462 positive reviews and 184 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:
3/30/2025
Steam App Id:
2471100

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,474 positive reviews and 9,378 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:
4/4/2025
Steam App Id:
714010

8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,955 positive reviews and 772 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:
4/3/2025
Steam App Id:
2250040

9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,830 positive reviews and 1,167 negative reviews — making it "Very 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:
3/22/2025
Steam App Id:
3199170

10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,886 positive reviews and 2,336 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:
4/3/2025
Steam App Id:
977400

More Free Early Access Games

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

Name					Actions
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS	357,631	12/21/2017	59	Free	View
VRChat	39,723	2/1/2017	75	Free	View
IdleOn - The Idle RPG	14,845	4/2/2021	78	Free	View
Eternal Return	13,121	7/20/2023	79	Free	View
Revolution Idle	6,337	10/11/2024	82	Free	View
Unnamed Space Idle	5,454	7/27/2023	89	Free	View
Aimlabs	4,924	6/17/2023	91	Free	View
Crosshair V2	4,819	1/27/2023	87	Free	View
Blood Strike	4,168	3/13/2025	78	Free	View
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends	4,143	11/3/2021	88	Free	View

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Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100
Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049590
Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2471100
Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/714010
Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2250040
Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Blood Strike on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199170
Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/977400