Best 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 April 01st 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play early access games on Steam.
More Games
1. GeoGuessr Steam Edition
Explore the world with GeoGuessr Steam Edition! Compete against others, climb divisions, and prove your geography skills. Travel to stunning locations, analyze clues, and make your best guess. Quickplay Duels is unlimited Free-to-play, Competitive Duels is subject to payment/subscription. GeoGuessr Steam Edition is a early access, action and pvp game. Released on May 08th 2025 has received 22,864 reviews of which 15,124 were positive and 7,740 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played early access game, thanks to its 4,611 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.5
15,124
7,740
4,611
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 22,579 reviews of which 19,700 were positive and 2,879 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 2,389 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
19,700
2,879
2,389
players
3. 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 1,117 reviews of which 840 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 940 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among early access games based on player count.
7.2
840
277
940
players
4. 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 371 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played early access games.
8.2
7,247
1,366
371
players
5. 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, character customization and multiplayer game. Released on August 13th 2025 has received 904 reviews of which 568 were positive and 336 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 204 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played early access games.
6.1
568
336
204
players
6. 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 202 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played early access games.
6.1
1,820
1,091
202
players
7. Black Squad
Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam! Black Squad is a fps, shooter and multiplayer game. Released on June 26th 2019 has received 81,714 reviews of which 62,042 were positive and 19,672 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 199 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played early access games.
7.5
62,042
19,672
199
players
8. 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 early access, mmorpg and rpg game. Released on November 06th 2024 has received 9,348 reviews of which 6,372 were positive and 2,976 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 178 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played early access games.
6.7
6,372
2,976
178
players
9. Eterspire
Eterspire is a true free-to-play, cross-platform MMORPG where your skill and dedication define your progression! Play on PC and Mobile with crossplay, join a friendly and active community, discover new content updates every two weeks, and explore a massive world full of charming characters. Eterspire is a early access, mmorpg and action-adventure game. Released on September 15th 2025 has received 949 reviews of which 729 were positive and 220 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played early access games.
7.3
729
220
89
players
10. Legend Battles
Free-to-play UE 5.6 Extraction Battle Royale in 400 km² neo-futuristic world with destructible environment and vehicles, massive ET-ACUs, armored Aliens, ferocious Monsters, heavily armed MetaHumans, complete missions to attack, defend, loot, extract facing dynamic weathers. Legend Battles is a early access, action and first-person game. Released on January 16th 2026 has received 427 reviews of which 374 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played early access games.
8.2
374
53
67
players
More Early Access & Related Games
Love Early Access games? Dive into even more! Our extensive collection is ready to be explored with these easy links. Filter by price, uncover new titles and grab incredible deals to pinpoint your ideal game.