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 September 14th 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. 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 2,171 reviews of which 2,022 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played early access game, thanks to its 6,820 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
2,022
149
6,820
players
2. 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 76,095 reviews of which 48,840 were positive and 27,255 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. While seeing 4,908 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among early access games based on player count.
6.4
48,840
27,255
4,908
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 19,100 reviews of which 16,696 were positive and 2,404 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,454 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among early access games based on player count.
8.6
16,696
2,404
2,454
players
4. 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 2,450 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played early access games.
9.6
19,544
414
2,450
players
5. ASKA
A new Viking age dawns with you at its helm. Forge a thriving colony from nothing in this mythic open-world survival sim. Earn the gods' favor and survive in a land ruled by ancient terrors and unforgiving seasons. Rally unique villagers, expand your settlement and defend your tribe - solo or co-op! ASKA is a game developed and published by . Released on June 20th 2024 has received 7,075 reviews of which 5,660 were positive and 1,415 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 2,001 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played early access games.
7.8
5,660
1,415
2,001
players
6. 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 1,795 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played early access games.
6.7
40,235
19,083
1,795
players
7. XSOverlay
XSOverlay is a Desktop Overlay application for OpenVR. It aims to be as intuitive as possible, minimalist and out of the way, but fully functional. XSOverlay conforms to your needs, and will adjust itself as such! XSOverlay is a game developed and published by . Released on March 03rd 2020 has received 1,443 reviews of which 1,234 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 1,571 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played early access games.
8.2
1,234
209
1,571
players
8. 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 1,541 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played early access games.
9.1
6,163
412
1,541
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 1,505 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
1,505
players
10. 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 863 reviews of which 631 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 1,479 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played early access games.
7.0
631
232
1,479
players
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