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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 82,236 reviews of which 53,253 were positive and 28,983 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 7,464 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
53,253
28,983
7,464
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 open world game. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 23,284 reviews of which 20,298 were positive and 2,986 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 2,270 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
20,298
2,986
2,270
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 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. While seeing 1,755 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
944
192
1,755
players
4. 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. With 1,640 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played early access games.
7.3
5,197
1,771
1,640
players
5. 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 1,150 reviews of which 864 were positive and 286 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 819 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played early access games.
7.2
864
286
819
players
6. 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 801 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played early access games.
8.9
1,706
123
801
players
7. 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 673 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played early access games.
8.7
544
41
673
players
8. 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 616 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played early access games.
6.5
16,994
8,906
616
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 early access, multiplayer and character customization game. Released on August 13th 2025 has received 945 reviews of which 607 were positive and 338 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 265 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played early access games.
6.2
607
338
265
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 213 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
213
players
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