Free to Play Early Access Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play early access games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on October 29th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play early access games.
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1. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game. Sky: Children of the Light is a game developed and published by . Released on April 10th 2024 has received 19,858 reviews of which 17,330 were positive and 2,528 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played early access game, thanks to its 2,930 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
17,330
2,528
2,930
players
2. World of Sea Battle
Set sail in World of Sea Battle, an action-packed open-world MMO in the Golden Age of Sail! Command historic ships, battle in PvP & PvE, shape the economy, and engage in territorial guild wars in your quest for glory across the high seas! World of Sea Battle is a game developed and published by . Released on October 21st 2025 has received 758 reviews of which 545 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. While seeing 2,091 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among early access games based on player count.
6.9
545
213
2,091
players
3. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing! Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense is a game developed and published by . Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 864 reviews of which 720 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 1,416 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among early access games based on player count.
7.9
720
144
1,416
players
4. Galaxy Idle Clicker
Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe! Galaxy Idle Clicker is a game developed and published by . Released on August 06th 2025 has received 927 reviews of which 674 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 1,291 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played early access games.
7.0
674
253
1,291
players
5. 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 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 05th 2022 has received 1,763 reviews of which 1,644 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 977 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played early access games.
8.9
1,644
119
977
players
6. Warudo
Warudo is the flexible & personalized 3D VTubing software you have always wanted. Built-in face & hand tracking, custom 3D assets, Twitch/YouTube integration, blueprint system, C# plugins, and so much more. Warudo is a game developed and published by . Released on July 14th 2023 has received 459 reviews of which 431 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 588 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played early access games.
8.7
431
28
588
players
7. Stay Out
Stay Out - is a MMORPG with shooter elements, based on spirit of “stalking” - an urban exploration, searching and exploring mysterious, abandoned and forgotten by humanity pieces of our planet. Stay Out is a game developed and published by . Released on November 27th 2019 has received 25,900 reviews of which 16,994 were positive and 8,906 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 534 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played early access games.
6.5
16,994
8,906
534
players
8. CivIdle
CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up! CivIdle is a game developed and published by . Released on February 16th 2024 has received 725 reviews of which 548 were positive and 177 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 320 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played early access games.
7.2
548
177
320
players
9. Avakin Life
Avakin Life is an endless social world waiting for you. Live your dream life, from unique and customizable avatars to stylish fashion outfits and personalized dream homes. Hang out with friends, join parties, and embark on adventures in a world where you are in control of everything. Avakin Life is a game developed and published by . Released on August 13th 2025 has received 560 reviews of which 361 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 285 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played early access games.
6.2
361
199
285
players
10. Brighter Shores
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner. Brighter Shores is a game developed and published by . Released on November 06th 2024 has received 9,188 reviews of which 6,393 were positive and 2,795 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 271 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played early access games.
6.8
6,393
2,795
271
players
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