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 July 31st 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. Mage Arena
A co-op PvP experience about using your voice to cast spells in the Mage Arena to settle an ages-old feud between sorcerers and warlocks. Mage Arena is a game developed and published by . Released on July 24th 2025 has received 3,473 reviews of which 3,328 were positive and 145 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played early access game, thanks to its 11,930 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
3,328
145
11,930
players
2. 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. While seeing 5,659 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among early access games based on player count.
9.6
19,544
414
5,659
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 18,468 reviews of which 16,134 were positive and 2,334 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 2,650 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
16,134
2,334
2,650
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . Released on June 07th 2024 has received 74,756 reviews of which 48,211 were positive and 26,545 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 2,558 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played early access games.
6.4
48,211
26,545
2,558
players
5. BitCraft Online
Join thousands of players in a true single-world MMORPG. Carve out a cozy nook, master a player-driven economy, or band together to transform the ancient wilderness into thriving cities. From humble beginnings to legend, your choices matter - because in BitCraft, your actions shape our world. BitCraft Online is a game developed and published by . Released on June 21st 2025 has received 1,997 reviews of which 1,536 were positive and 461 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 2,419 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played early access games.
7.4
1,536
461
2,419
players
6. Backpack Battles
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack. Backpack Battles is a game developed and published by . Released on June 13th 2025 has received 14,780 reviews of which 13,410 were positive and 1,370 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,188 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played early access games.
8.9
13,410
1,370
2,188
players
7. Gray Zone Warfare
In Gray Zone Warfare, realism meets tactics in an open-world MMOFPS where every move matters. Deploy with a Private Military Company, survive intense PvEvP or PvE encounters against players and AI, unravel the secrets of Lamang Island, and thrive through hard-earned progression. Gray Zone Warfare is a game developed and published by . Released on April 30th 2024 has received 59,318 reviews of which 40,235 were positive and 19,083 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 1,959 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played early access games.
6.7
40,235
19,083
1,959
players
8. Soulstone Survivors
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void. Soulstone Survivors is a game developed and published by . Released on June 17th 2025 has received 21,828 reviews of which 19,922 were positive and 1,906 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,746 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played early access games.
8.9
19,922
1,906
1,746
players
9. 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 1,510 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played early access games.
7.9
11,979
2,887
1,510
players
10. Elin
Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva? Elin is a game developed and published by . Released on November 01st 2024 has received 6,575 reviews of which 6,163 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,320 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played early access games.
9.1
6,163
412
1,320
players
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