Free Early Access Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,937 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 2/19/2025.
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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 2,503,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,481,550 positive reviews and 1,022,114 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:2/19/2025
- 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 234,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,830 positive reviews and 57,336 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:2/21/2025
- Steam App Id:438100
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.
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 63,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,556 positive reviews and 12,870 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:2/21/2025
- Steam App Id:1049590
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,623 positive reviews and 4,127 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:2/22/2025
- Steam App Id:1476970
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 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,293 positive reviews and 445 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:
- Publisher:Oni Gaming
- Last Updated:2/19/2025
- 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 121,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,303 positive reviews and 9,111 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:2/22/2025
- 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 2,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,281 positive reviews and 167 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:2/15/2025
- Steam App Id:2471100
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 7,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,476 positive reviews and 721 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:1/26/2023
- Developer:CenterPoint Gaming
- Publisher:CenterPoint Gaming
- Last Updated:2/21/2025
- Steam App Id:2250040
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 32,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,498 positive reviews and 10,375 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:2/20/2025
- Steam App Id:835570
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 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 22,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,564 positive reviews and 2,282 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:2/21/2025
- Steam App Id:977400
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049590
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/714010
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2471100
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2250040
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/835570
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/977400