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1. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters. Dark and Darker is a early access, dungeon crawler and multiplayer game. Released on June 07th 2024 has received 82,554 reviews of which 53,485 were positive and 29,069 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played early access game, thanks to its 8,091 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
53,485
29,069
8,091
players
2. Sky: Children of the Light
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection. Sky: Children of the Light is a early access, multiplayer and cozy game. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 23,418 reviews of which 20,410 were positive and 3,008 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 2,493 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among early access games based on player count.
8.5
20,410
3,008
2,493
players
3. 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 early access, mmorpg and naval combat game. Released on October 21st 2025 has received 6,968 reviews of which 5,197 were positive and 1,771 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 1,782 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among early access games based on player count.
7.3
5,197
1,771
1,782
players
4. 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 early access, strategy and tower defense game. Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 1,136 reviews of which 944 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,675 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played early access games.
7.9
944
192
1,675
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 utilities, software and anime game. Released on November 05th 2022 has received 1,829 reviews of which 1,706 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 893 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played early access games.
8.9
1,706
123
893
players
6. 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 early access, shooter and mmorpg game. 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 830 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played early access games.
6.5
16,994
8,906
830
players
7. 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 indie, idler and clicker game. Released on August 06th 2025 has received 1,153 reviews of which 866 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 803 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played early access games.
7.2
866
287
803
players
8. 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 animation & modeling, video production and early access game. Released on July 14th 2023 has received 585 reviews of which 544 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 656 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played early access games.
8.7
544
41
656
players
9. Slapshot: Rebound
Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players! Slapshot: Rebound is a early access, sports and arcade game. Released on April 11th 2024 has received 8,613 reviews of which 7,247 were positive and 1,366 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 328 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played early access games.
8.2
7,247
1,366
328
players
10. WGT Golf
Experience iconic golf courses like Pebble Beach, St Andrews and Wolf Creek in the most realistic free golf game, and connect with millions of players all over the world! WGT Golf is a sports, simulation and multiplayer game. Released on April 13th 2020 has received 2,911 reviews of which 1,820 were positive and 1,091 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 262 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played early access games.
6.1
1,820
1,091
262
players
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