Most Played Early Access Games on Steam
Take a look at the top early access games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of October 29th 2025. Want to explore even more early access titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best early access games.
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1. Farthest Frontier
Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats. Farthest Frontier is a game developed and published by . Released on October 23rd 2025 has received 19,504 reviews of which 16,780 were positive and 2,724 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played early access game, thanks to its 5,708 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
16,780
2,724
5,708
players
2. VEIN
VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox game. Gather supplies to survive, explore abandoned buildings, defend your home, and rebuild society, whether alone or with friends. VEIN is a game developed and published by . Released on October 24th 2025 has received 1,248 reviews of which 1,117 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 5,562 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
1,117
131
5,562
players
3. 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. While seeing 2,930 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among early access games based on player count.
8.5
17,330
2,528
2,930
players
4. Waterpark Simulator
Build and run your own waterpark. Design slides, send guests flying with ragdoll physics, manage staff, and fully customize your park. Turn total madness into a five-star empire in this first-person management simulator! Waterpark Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on August 22nd 2025 has received 5,046 reviews of which 4,799 were positive and 247 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 2,195 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played early access games.
9.2
4,799
247
2,195
players
5. 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. With 2,091 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played early access games.
6.9
545
213
2,091
players
6. Fields of Mistria
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG! Fields of Mistria is a game developed and published by . Released on August 05th 2024 has received 19,958 reviews of which 19,544 were positive and 414 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,712 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played early access games.
9.6
19,544
414
1,712
players
7. 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. With 1,416 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played early access games.
7.9
720
144
1,416
players
8. Slime Rancher 2
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher. Slime Rancher 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on September 23rd 2025 has received 33,619 reviews of which 31,703 were positive and 1,916 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 1,375 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played early access games.
9.2
31,703
1,916
1,375
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played early access games.
7.0
674
253
1,291
players
10. Soulmask
Escaping a deadly sacrificial ritual, you find an ancient mystical mask on your journey. This mask holds potent knowledge, changing the world you knew. Face the harsh challenges of nature, survive, rally followers, and build your own tribe. Explore and unveil the truths behind the enigmatic mask. Soulmask is a game developed and published by . Released on May 30th 2024 has received 14,866 reviews of which 11,979 were positive and 2,887 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,251 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played early access games.
7.9
11,979
2,887
1,251
players
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