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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,068 in Early Access · 4,287 promises read · 1,383 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2901,257333%2 months1,24296%54of 1,115 parsed—
202553453400%14 months50595%197of 435 parsed—
202427427400%2 years 1 month26195%157of 210 parsed—
202315015000%3 years 2 months14194%90of 117 parsed—
202210010000%4 years 2 months9595%60of 72 parsed—
2021797900%5 years 2 months7291%47of 57 parsed—
2020686800%6 years 2 months6799%39of 46 parsed—
2019595900%7 years 3 months59100%33of 36 parsed—
2018454500%8 years 3 months4396%31of 32 parsed—
2017787800%9 years 3 months7799%47of 50 parsed—
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Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Paddle UpPavel Jamal · entered 24 Aug 2016Paddle UpPavel Jamal · entered 24 Aug 2016We're aiming to have the full version ready by late 2016.read 14 Sep 20264 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 1 month3018%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Fist of PhysicsMidas Touch Game · entered 14 Dec 2016Fist of PhysicsMidas Touch Game · entered 14 Dec 2016We are expecting the game to be in Early Access for approximately four months.read 14 Sep 2026about 4 months9 years 9 months2926%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
Infinite ScubaCascade Game Foundry SPC · entered 12 Jan 2017Infinite ScubaCascade Game Foundry SPC · entered 12 Jan 2017We expect to be in Early Access about 18 weeks.read 9 Sep 2026about 4 months9 years 8 months2832%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Champions of OdinHybris Studios · entered 25 Aug 2017Champions of OdinHybris Studios · entered 25 Aug 2017About 4 more months.read 14 Sep 2026about 4 months9 years 1 month2718%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
GunjitsuBeatnik Games · entered 31 Jul 2015GunjitsuBeatnik Games · entered 31 Jul 2015The full release date will ultimately depend on player feedback and interest. Ideally we would aim for a late 2015 release.read 9 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 2 months2671%Overdueby 10 years 9 months
C-WarsOnipunks · entered 13 Aug 2015C-WarsOnipunks · entered 13 Aug 2015We plan on having early access available up until the full release of the game. We hope to have the game released by end of 2015 depending on the feedback we receive.read 8 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 1 month2662%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
Ironkraft - Road to HellInvoker Studios · entered 22 Oct 2015Ironkraft - Road to HellInvoker Studios · entered 22 Oct 2015We plan to release the final game in Q1 2016, so the Early Access phase will last for about 4-5 months. Within this period, the final date depends on your opinion and when you consider the game ready.read 12 Sep 20264–5 months10 years 11 months2616%Overdueby 10 years 6 months
Hentai RoguelikeSeedWall · entered 22 May 2020Hentai RoguelikeSeedWall · entered 22 May 2020The plan is to put an end to the EA under 3 months, which will be good enough to finish the game.read 12 Sep 20260–3 months6 years 4 months2527%Overdueby 6 years 1 month
Head ShotIndie Game Group · entered 3 Jun 2016Head ShotIndie Game Group · entered 3 Jun 2016We are working on releasing it in approximately 5 months. Depends on the success of the game in Early Access, we might consider hiring more people to work on it, and finish it sooner.read 14 Sep 2026about 5 months10 years 3 months2468%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
IsomerIonising Software · entered 11 Jul 2014IsomerIonising Software · entered 11 Jul 2014A few months, enough time to polish and balance all of the mechanics and add all the features we originally planned.read 9 Sep 20263–6 months12 years 2 months2436%Overdueby 11 years 8 months
Domino VRwoutwoot · entered 3 Aug 2016Domino VRwoutwoot · entered 3 Aug 2016We honestly do not know. We're aiming for end 2016. As long as it takes until we feel like the game is in a state where it does not need an early access warning for people to download it.read 15 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 1 month2428%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
C O S MDynamoid · entered 4 Aug 2016C O S MDynamoid · entered 4 Aug 2016We anticipate being in Early Access through the end of 2016.read 14 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 1 month2428%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
The Shape Of HeartWhisperGames · entered 25 Oct 2016The Shape Of HeartWhisperGames · entered 25 Oct 2016Early Access will end approximately in early 2017read 15 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Mar 20179 years 11 months2374%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
CubeZMETAPHOR · entered 1 Dec 2014CubeZMETAPHOR · entered 1 Dec 2014We expect to stay in early access for around 6 months.read 9 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years 9 months2358%Overdueby 11 years 3 months
Terra Incognita Chapter One: The DescendantBack To Basics Gaming · entered 3 Feb 2015Terra Incognita Chapter One: The DescendantBack To Basics Gaming · entered 3 Feb 2015I originally estimated that Terra would be in early access for around 6 months, this has not been the case for the following reason. The game is now bigger, more content is available and will continue to be added until completion. Rather than just pulling all the content from the broken c# build. I've remade a lot of the artwork, added new story line branches, new towns etcread 8 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years 7 months2323%Overdueby 11 years 1 month
Escape MachinesBack To Basics Gaming · entered 14 Apr 2015Escape MachinesBack To Basics Gaming · entered 14 Apr 2015We estimated that Escape Machines will be in Early Access for around 6 months approximately but after we collected feedback we port it to Unreal Engine 4 and its uncertain how much time will take to add all features we want like story cut-scenes, many guns, many locations, many vehicles including a helicopter with optional weapons.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years 5 months2285%Overdueby 10 years 11 months
New kind of adventureBack To Basics Gaming · entered 4 Jun 2015New kind of adventureBack To Basics Gaming · entered 4 Jun 2015We plan to have NKOA in Early Access for around 6 months.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years 3 months2257%Overdueby 10 years 9 months
ReflectionsBroken Window Studios · entered 26 Jun 2015ReflectionsBroken Window Studios · entered 26 Jun 2015We are anticipating the game to be in early access for a few months, to give us the right opportunity to evaluate user responses, tailor the experience to their feedback and produce new content that might be needed to fit unanticipated user input. We want Early Access to be as short as possible the feedback we've received so far has been invaluable and we want to take advantage of it to produce the most engaging game that we can.read 11 Sep 20263–6 months11 years 3 months2245%Overdueby 10 years 9 months
JamGErnő Király · entered 6 Jul 2015JamGErnő Király · entered 6 Jul 2015I would like to wrap up JamG by the end of 2015 with all the features and maps planned and focus on further development of some free DLCs, extra maps and game mods.read 12 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 2 months2239%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
Super Dungeon RunProper Games · entered 17 Jul 2015Super Dungeon RunProper Games · entered 17 Jul 2015We anticipate that it will take approximately 3-6 months to complete everything we hope to complete as part of the Early Access period. However, we're the sort of studio that takes quality very seriously, so will not come out of Early Access if we are not fully satisfied with the state of the game at that time. It is our intention to keep you well informed by posting regular updates and announcements about the current state of the game!read 12 Sep 20263–6 months11 years 2 months2233%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
SnarfQuest TalesCellbloc Studios · entered 15 Sep 2015SnarfQuest TalesCellbloc Studios · entered 15 Sep 2015We are looking to be in Early Access for the next six months, during which time we will be working on creating more stories and adding additional characters to the game.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years2200%Overdueby 10 years 6 months
Erwin's TimewarpJayanam · entered 22 Sep 2015Erwin's TimewarpJayanam · entered 22 Sep 2015Approximately 6 months but it also depends on the feedback of the community.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years2197%Overdueby 10 years 6 months
Terminal Hacker - Into the DeepSecuritySession.com · entered 31 Oct 2015Terminal Hacker - Into the DeepSecuritySession.com · entered 31 Oct 20156 monthsread 10 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 11 months2175%Overdueby 10 years 5 months
Professor Why™: The Quantum EyeProfessor Why · entered 1 Dec 2015Professor Why™: The Quantum EyeProfessor Why · entered 1 Dec 2015Our plan is to complete the project within a maximum of 6 months from the launching of the Early Access mode.read 11 Sep 20260–6 months10 years 9 months2158%Overdueby 10 years 3 months
Silver KnightKrupinskiArt · entered 15 Jan 2016Silver KnightKrupinskiArt · entered 15 Jan 2016I'm hoping to finish it in 6 months.read 13 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 8 months2134%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
Garbage DaySvajūnas Žemaitis · entered 18 Jan 2016Garbage DaySvajūnas Žemaitis · entered 18 Jan 2016It could take anywhere up to six months, depending on the scope of the content that will be added to the game.read 11 Sep 20260–6 months10 years 8 months2132%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
Cyber Team ManagerThe Tambourine · entered 18 Jan 2016Cyber Team ManagerThe Tambourine · entered 18 Jan 2016From 3 till 6 months until the end of the developments, plus from 1 till 3 month for bug tests and localization's.read 12 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 8 months2132%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
RivalryMy64K · entered 22 Jan 2016RivalryMy64K · entered 22 Jan 20166 monthsread 13 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 8 months2130%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
EclipsedChrist Laurenz Sambrano · entered 17 Feb 2016EclipsedChrist Laurenz Sambrano · entered 17 Feb 2016This game will be in early access for a few months, depending on the number of games sold. low number of sale means I could not support myself to fully develop the game. High number of sales means I could care less about paying the bills and have them paid for without a worry about supporting myself.read 13 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 7 months2116%Overdueby 10 years 1 month
SAVAGE: The Shard of GosenPlanet Tobor · entered 30 Aug 2019SAVAGE: The Shard of GosenPlanet Tobor · entered 30 Aug 2019I reckon I have around 3 to 4 months left of content work (more enemies, armor, weapons, areas, etc.). This is subject to change based on any issues I run into during development, though most of the game's systems are in and working, and the game just needs more content. I hope to hit full release before the year is over.read 14 Sep 20263–4 months7 years 1 month2114%Overdueby 6 years 9 months
AsteroidsHDNewWorldCoders · entered 5 Mar 2016AsteroidsHDNewWorldCoders · entered 5 Mar 20165-6 Monthsread 13 Sep 20265–6 months10 years 6 months2106%Overdueby 10 years
Nakiti GenerationsDiablohead · entered 14 Dec 2017Nakiti GenerationsDiablohead · entered 14 Dec 2017The fundamentals of Nakiti Generations are mostly complete but designing a huge world with stuff to explore and collect takes time, over the next few months new areas and adventure elements will be added until the game is complete, the estimate for Nakiti Generations to hit version 1.0 is April 2018.read 15 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 30 Apr 20188 years 9 months2101%Overdueby 8 years 4 months
TribeQuest: Red KillerIOZO GAMES · entered 18 May 2016TribeQuest: Red KillerIOZO GAMES · entered 18 May 2016If things go really well and it has success, we will get some added funds from our users and that will speed up our development process. If things go slow, we will continue on our initial plan and we will keep the game in early access for roughly six months.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 4 months2066%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
ASTROKILLDoomsday Games · entered 27 May 2016ASTROKILLDoomsday Games · entered 27 May 2016The game should be released 3-6 months after beginning Early Access. So far, development on ASTROKILL has been rapid. With just 8 months of total development time, we were ready to show it at gaming conventions. Since then, the game has progressed so much further, and we're confident we can release it after a few months of Early Access.read 11 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 4 months2061%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
Space UniverseUniverse · entered 16 Jun 2016Space UniverseUniverse · entered 16 Jun 2016We'll be in the early access about 3-6 months. We expect to realize all our plans and ambitions in this time.read 14 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 3 months2050%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Smash Pixel RacingJollyfish Games · entered 20 Jun 2016Smash Pixel RacingJollyfish Games · entered 20 Jun 2016We do not currently have a set release date but we are looking at around 6 months of Early Access depending on how well the game is received, as the scope of the extra content and features could extend further. Final release will be most likely be late 2016, ideally before the holidays, however I may extend to early 2017.read 10 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 3 months2048%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
MachRacefull beast creative · entered 30 Jun 2016MachRacefull beast creative · entered 30 Jun 2016Approximately till the end of the year 2016. Majority of content and functionality has been implemented, but will be slowly revealed and adjusted based on Early Access feedback.read 14 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 3 months2042%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Leviathan: The CargoLostwood · entered 10 Jul 2016Leviathan: The CargoLostwood · entered 10 Jul 2016We plan to release the full version during Christmas 2016.read 12 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 2 months2037%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
50 YearsJinsimer Games · entered 26 Aug 201650 YearsJinsimer Games · entered 26 Aug 2016It needs for 6 months. The contents of National Management system hasn't added yet.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 1 month2011%Overdueby 9 years 7 months
DodgeBall BlitzC3 Games Inc · entered 2 Sep 2016DodgeBall BlitzC3 Games Inc · entered 2 Sep 2016Six months.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years2007%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Reverence: The Ultimate Combat ExperienceMantis Studios · entered 13 Sep 2016Reverence: The Ultimate Combat ExperienceMantis Studios · entered 13 Sep 2016Approximately 5-6 monthsread 14 Sep 20265–6 months10 years2001%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
GunnihilationRobo Pixel Games · entered 14 Sep 2016GunnihilationRobo Pixel Games · entered 14 Sep 2016Early 2017 - we plan on being in Early Access no longer than six months.read 15 Sep 20260–6 months10 years2001%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Edge GuardianHypothermic Games · entered 21 Sep 2016Edge GuardianHypothermic Games · entered 21 Sep 2016Edge Guardian will be in early access until the 1.0 version comes out in a few months. We have a roadmap with all the features that we want to implement in the final product. We will continue to update Edge Guardian after that with a few ideas to please the old and new community.read 15 Sep 20263–6 months10 years1997%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Fall of Freya (Alpha 1)GOTY LLC · entered 30 Sep 2016Fall of Freya (Alpha 1)GOTY LLC · entered 30 Sep 20163-6 months.read 15 Sep 20263–6 months10 years1992%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
God Of Arrows VRReactor Entertainment · entered 2 Nov 2016God Of Arrows VRReactor Entertainment · entered 2 Nov 2016We wish to give Early Access to players on Steam for as short as 6 months and release a FULL version as soon as possible. We want to be ready and the game to be the best it can be before releasing a FULL version.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 10 months1974%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Street Posse ShowdownLS Ensemble · entered 21 Nov 2016Street Posse ShowdownLS Ensemble · entered 21 Nov 2016About six months. After working on this game for so long, I think I can finish the rest of the game content in within six months.read 13 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 10 months1963%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
the research facility NO.507SketchTech · entered 30 Nov 2016the research facility NO.507SketchTech · entered 30 Nov 20163-6 monthsread 15 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 10 months1958%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Stratus: Battle for the SkyStorm Isle Productions · entered 3 Dec 2016Stratus: Battle for the SkyStorm Isle Productions · entered 3 Dec 2016We aim to have Early access open for six months as we are finalizing remaining content then move towards release of main steam release.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 9 months1957%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Man Alive GameGlobal Empire Soft · entered 26 May 2015Man Alive GameGlobal Empire Soft · entered 26 May 2015Man Alive will most probably be in Early Access for most of 2015. There a reasonable chance that it will be longer, or shorter. Members of our team and the community have differing ideas about how what exactly will be done before Early Access will be finished, and the scope of work to be done and hence time required. This will be heavily influenced by your feedback during the Early Access process.read 10 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 4 months1939%Overdueby 10 years 9 months
You Are Not The HeroToMorning Productions · entered 2 Jun 2015You Are Not The HeroToMorning Productions · entered 2 Jun 2015The game will be in Early Access for at least 2 months, and up to 7 months.read 8 Sep 20262–7 months11 years 3 months1935%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
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A game is in Early Access when the store lists it among its genres; the clock starts on the day the ledger saw it enter or, for a game that launched into Early Access, on the release date the store prints. The promise is the developer’s own questionnaire answer, kept word for word; only ranges and single figures are compared, open answers are listed as open, and answers the parser could not read say so. Graduations are recorded from 3 Sep 2026, so earlier years undercount them. A game whose questionnaire has not been read yet says “not read yet” under No promise (how). Data by SteamPeaks.com.