Free Early Access Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,743 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 1/17/2025.
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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 2,488,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,470,541 positive reviews and 1,018,340 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:1/17/2025
- 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 232,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,132 positive reviews and 57,007 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:1/17/2025
- 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 62,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,174 positive reviews and 12,768 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:1/16/2025
- Steam App Id:1049590
4. 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 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,056 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,712 positive reviews and 344 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:1/10/2025
- Steam App Id:2763740
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,543 positive reviews and 8,910 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:1/18/2025
- Steam App Id:714010
6. 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!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Early Access games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,069 positive reviews and 4,048 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:1/18/2025
- Steam App Id:1476970
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.
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 6,735 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,055 positive reviews and 680 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:1/10/2025
- Steam App Id:2250040
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.
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 2,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,097 positive reviews and 158 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:1/11/2025
- Steam App Id:2471100
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 32,513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,309 positive reviews and 10,204 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:1/17/2025
- Steam App Id:835570
10. 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.
SAO Utils 2: Progressive 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 1,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,509 positive reviews and 113 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:11/5/2022
- Developer:Joshua Chen
- Publisher:Studio GPBeta
- Last Updated:12/4/2024
- Steam App Id:877280
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/578080
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049590
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2763740
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). Aimlabs on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/714010
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2250040
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2471100
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/835570
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). SAO Utils 2: Progressive on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/877280