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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,745 in Early Access · 3,802 promises read · 1,257 announced, not started

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Overdue (842)On the clock (1,331)Graduated (27)No promise (572)
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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2181,193252%2 months1,16395%46of 1,048 parsed—
202548648600%13 months45493%170of 388 parsed—
202425725700%2 years 1 month24395%147of 197 parsed—
202313613600%3 years 2 months12693%81of 104 parsed—
2022929200%4 years 2 months8592%54of 65 parsed—
2021727200%5 years 2 months6590%41of 50 parsed—
2020575700%6 years 2 months5698%30of 37 parsed—
2019535300%7 years 3 months53100%27of 30 parsed—
2018363600%8 years 3 months3494%26of 27 parsed—
2017474700%9 years 3 months4698%25of 27 parsed—
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GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
House of LegacyThermite Games · entered 15 May 2025House of LegacyThermite Games · entered 15 May 2025We expect Early Access to last around 9 months to a year, but it may take longer depending on how much new content we end up adding.read 5 Sep 20269–12 months16 months133%Overdueby 4 months
ObserveKisotik Games · entered 15 May 2025ObserveKisotik Games · entered 15 May 2025Longer than I first said, When I wrote this page I guessed a year. That year came and went, because each update kept opening up something more worth doing than shipping 1.0 on schedule. So instead of a date, here's the condition. Observe leaves Early Access when the systems that decide whether a nation survives (economy, stability and rebellion, war, the nuclear age) are all in place and balanced against each other, when the tutorial teaches all of them, and when the Arena has run a full ranked season from start to finish. My honest estimate for that is another year. If it slips again, the updates keep coming in the meantime, which is the part I can actually promise.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months133%Overdueby 4 months
Jet RushFresh Bread Games · entered 15 May 2025Jet RushFresh Bread Games · entered 15 May 2025Our current goal is to take the game out of Early Access within a year. We firmly believe that with feedback, we can promptly release more content.read 8 Sep 20260–12 months16 months133%Overdueby 4 months
DUNGEON OF LOVE: Catch MonstersRed Fables · entered 25 Feb 2025DUNGEON OF LOVE: Catch MonstersRed Fables · entered 25 Feb 2025As long as needed. It will take between 8 and 14 months approximately.read 9 Sep 20268–14 months19 months133%Overdueby 5 months
DreamspringBillyfighter · entered 20 May 2025DreamspringBillyfighter · entered 20 May 2025At the time of Early Access release, the estimated time is around 6 months to a year of additional development. But this may change with player feedback.the store says it leaves Early Access on 3 Oct 20266–12 months16 months132%Overdueby 4 months
Call to Arms: Panzer EliteDigitalmindsoft Publishing · entered 19 Sep 2025Call to Arms: Panzer EliteDigitalmindsoft Publishing · entered 19 Sep 2025The game is scheduled for release nine months after the start of Early Access, and we are working with discipline toward that goal. However, our top priority is to ensure it reaches its full potential, both for the community and our team. We stick to our internal deadlines as closely as possible, but quality always comes first. If needed, we’ll make slight adjustments to our plans. Our goal is to strike the right balance between staying on schedule and taking more time when it results in a better experience for players.read 12 Sep 2026about 9 months12 months132%Overdueby 3 months
Hostile LandsPerceiving Light · entered 22 May 2025Hostile LandsPerceiving Light · entered 22 May 20251 yearthe store says it leaves Early Access on 25 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months131%Overdueby 4 months
TinkerlandsHypeTrain Digital · entered 23 May 2025TinkerlandsHypeTrain Digital · entered 23 May 2025We are aiming for about a year in Early Access, but we have plans to gather feedback from players to decide on a more definitive timeframe. It's important to us to provide a full and polished product, that both delivers on our promised vision and the enjoyment of Early Access players.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months131%Overdueby 4 months
Code ZIN: Esper ArenaGiiku Games · entered 27 May 2025Code ZIN: Esper ArenaGiiku Games · entered 27 May 2025Our current plan is roughly one year. This may change depending on player feedback and the evolution of the game during development.read 10 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months130%Overdueby 4 months
Doodle EmpiresTurtle Stack Games · entered 30 May 2025Doodle EmpiresTurtle Stack Games · entered 30 May 2025I'm currently thinking a few months to a year.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months129%Overdueby 4 months
Super Cloud FightUnengaged — Open to Offers · entered 9 Jun 2025Super Cloud FightUnengaged — Open to Offers · entered 9 Jun 2025We plan to remain in Early Access for approximately 1 year. However, the duration may be subject to change based on development progress and community feedback. While we strive to establish a reasonable timeframe, the nature of game development is inherently unpredictable, making it challenging to provide an exact estimate.read 11 Sep 2026about 12 months15 months127%Overdueby 3 months
Cultivation Story: Infinite Sword RealmChi Entertainment Corp. · entered 10 Jun 2025Cultivation Story: Infinite Sword RealmChi Entertainment Corp. · entered 10 Jun 20256-12 months.read 14 Sep 20266–12 months15 months126%Overdueby 3 months
Monster City: A Monster College StoryMonster Eye Games · entered 17 Jun 2025Monster City: A Monster College StoryMonster Eye Games · entered 17 Jun 2025We plan to finish the game by the first half of 2026.read 12 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 30 Jun 202615 months124%Overdueby 3 months
LAN PartyLAN Party Technologies, Inc. · entered 19 Jun 2025LAN PartyLAN Party Technologies, Inc. · entered 19 Jun 2025Our primary focus is to deliver a top-quality gaming experience. While we're dedicated to regularly rolling out updates to enhance and expand on our platform's features, we're also committed to ensuring that LAN Party is comprehensively polished before transitioning out of Early Access. As of now, it's challenging to pinpoint an exact date for the full release, primarily because we prioritize quality and user satisfaction over timelines. However, at this moment we plan to be in Early Access for approximately 1 year.read 11 Sep 2026about 12 months15 months124%Overdueby 3 months
DRAPLINEVaka Game Magazine · entered 29 Jun 2025DRAPLINEVaka Game Magazine · entered 29 Jun 2025We’re aiming for a development period of 6 months to 1 year, targeting a full release between late 2025 and summer 2026. That said, the timeline may be adjusted depending on content volume and player feedback. We will share a roadmap with each major update and notify players in advance if an extension becomes necessary.the store says it leaves Early Access on 24 Sep 20266–12 months15 months121%Overdueby 3 months
PrimordialisKyler Natividad · entered 2 Jul 2025PrimordialisKyler Natividad · entered 2 Jul 2025I'm estimating that it will be in early access for about 1 year, however estimating development time is hard so this is very approximate.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months14 months120%Overdueby 2 months
Devil Spire FallsIthiro Sumi · entered 6 Jul 2025Devil Spire FallsIthiro Sumi · entered 6 Jul 2025It will take one year to add all the content that is needed for the game to be considered finished. Further updates and expansions are also possible after that, depending on how well-received the game is. The game has indeed sold, and was well received, enough that we can afford to continue developing it for years to come, but always delivering you a new content Update every week! Not to mention, the pile of suggestions and wishes the players have is too big to ignore!read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months14 months119%Overdueby 2 months
CorelessContextual Turtle · entered 10 Jul 2025CorelessContextual Turtle · entered 10 Jul 2025We anticipate a 6-12 month Early Access period to allow for extensive iteration, digesting player feedback, and adding content.read 11 Sep 20266–12 months14 months118%Overdueby 2 months
your wife, mother and daughterClementine · entered 11 Jul 2025your wife, mother and daughterClementine · entered 11 Jul 2025About 6 months to 1 yearread 7 Sep 20266–12 months14 months118%Overdueby 2 months
MoteMancerCyanAvatar Studios · entered 14 Jul 2025MoteMancerCyanAvatar Studios · entered 14 Jul 2025Roughly 12 months, with ongoing support and updates planned beyond 1.0. Update: MoteMancer is now largely feature complete, and development is focused on improving art, onboarding, balance, and quality of life.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months14 months117%Overdueby 2 months
Lost in PrayerNine Dots Publishing · entered 15 Jul 2025Lost in PrayerNine Dots Publishing · entered 15 Jul 2025We estimate that 6 to 12 months are needed to reach 1.0. At Nine Dots, we respect the humans working on the game and won’t do any crunch, so we will get out of Early Access when the game is ready.read 13 Sep 20266–12 months14 months117%Overdueby 2 months
Wyrd WorldPizza Cake · entered 21 Jul 2025Wyrd WorldPizza Cake · entered 21 Jul 2025anticipated 6 months to 1 yearread 13 Sep 20266–12 months14 months115%Overdueby 2 months
Motorcycle Ride: InfinityBlightcore Studio · entered 5 Nov 2025Motorcycle Ride: InfinityBlightcore Studio · entered 5 Nov 2025I plan for the Early Access period to last around 6 to 9 months. During this time, I’ll be expanding the core systems, adding new content, and working on performance and UX improvements. Of course, development is flexible and may evolve, but my goal is to implement all planned features and reach full release within this timeframe.read 12 Sep 20266–9 months10 months114%Overdueby 1 month
Tropical Monster GirlsSweet Cakes Games · entered 25 Jul 2025Tropical Monster GirlsSweet Cakes Games · entered 25 Jul 2025We're aiming for a year in early access, but this could change based on feedback.read 11 Sep 2026about 12 months14 months114%Overdueby 2 months
Mechanized Corps: RebirthX10 Games Studios, Inc. · entered 11 Mar 2025Mechanized Corps: RebirthX10 Games Studios, Inc. · entered 11 Mar 2025The plan is to have Mechanized Corps: Rebirth out of early access when the game has reached a state where we have solid and balanced gameplay. Currently, we hope to be out of early access in roughly mid-2026.read 14 Sep 202616 monthsuntil 30 Jun 202618 months113%Overdueby 2 months
FUMESFUMES team · entered 28 Jul 2025FUMESFUMES team · entered 28 Jul 2025Travelling the wastes is a time consuming journey. We will arrive at the full release roughly after a year in Early Access.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months14 months113%Overdueby 2 months
Tower Networking Inc.Pocosia Studios · entered 30 Jul 2025Tower Networking Inc.Pocosia Studios · entered 30 Jul 20251 year. The timing will change based on the number of interests, ideas and feedback that we may get during early-access.read 11 Sep 2026about 12 months14 months113%Overdueby 2 months
FrosthavenArc Games · entered 31 Jul 2025FrosthavenArc Games · entered 31 Jul 2025Approximately 1 year (12 months), but this can change depending on player feedback.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months112%Overdueby 1 month
Ballardo: Roguelike BilliardsNue Games · entered 31 Jul 2025Ballardo: Roguelike BilliardsNue Games · entered 31 Jul 2025We aim to keep Ballardo in Early Access for about 12 months, depending on how quickly we can complete the planned updates and integrate player feedback.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months112%Overdueby 1 month
Titan Quest IITHQ Nordic · entered 1 Aug 2025Titan Quest IITHQ Nordic · entered 1 Aug 2025We will stay in Early Access for as long as needed, depending on the feedback of our community. Currently, we are thinking about one year.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months112%Overdueby 1 month
Damned 2Nuntius Games · entered 7 Aug 2025Damned 2Nuntius Games · entered 7 Aug 2025The game will be in early access for approximately 1 year.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months110%Overdueby 1 month
Drop PocketsChildren of Madness · entered 8 Aug 2025Drop PocketsChildren of Madness · entered 8 Aug 2025With luck, less than 6 months. But game development can be unpredictable, so more likely 1 year.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months110%Overdueby 1 month
Beneath The SixMagicave · entered 14 Aug 2025Beneath The SixMagicave · entered 14 Aug 2025We hope to keep Beneath The Six in early access for 6-12 months.read 9 Sep 20266–12 months13 months108%Overdueby 1 month
Stick It to the StickmanDevolver Digital · entered 18 Aug 2025Stick It to the StickmanDevolver Digital · entered 18 Aug 2025We plan on keeping Stick it to the Stickman in Early Access into 2026, we don’t have a specific end date, but our target is approximately 12 months.the store says it leaves Early Access on 23 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months107%Overdueby 4 weeks
Depths UnseenDoodleCorp · entered 20 Aug 2025Depths UnseenDoodleCorp · entered 20 Aug 2025However long is necessary. Could be years until the 1.0 release, could be months, you can never quite tell with game dev. But, I assure you it won't take a millennia to finish this, and right now it's looking like we have two major updates a year if everything goes according to plan. BUT TAKE THIS ALL WITH A GRAIN OF SALT. GAME DEVELOPMENT ALWAYS HAS A KNIFE SHARPENED AND READY TO PLUNGE DEEP INTO YOUR BACK.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months107%Overdueby 4 weeks
Wicked IslandRawDarkness · entered 21 Aug 2025Wicked IslandRawDarkness · entered 21 Aug 2025I aim to release the game fully within 1 year of releasing in early access.read 5 Sep 20260–12 months13 months107%Overdueby 3 weeks
Lovesome StaySeaBush · entered 27 Nov 2025Lovesome StaySeaBush · entered 27 Nov 2025If all goes well, the full release should be ready in 6 to 9 months!read 8 Sep 20266–9 months10 months106%Overdueby 2 weeks
Starlight RevolverPahdo Labs · entered 27 Aug 2025Starlight RevolverPahdo Labs · entered 27 Aug 2025We anticipate that Starlight Re:Volver will be in Early Access for less than 1 year. During Early Access, we plan to regularly update a public roadmap so you can follow along on our journey to the 1.0 release.read 8 Sep 20260–12 months13 months105%Overdueby 3 weeks
Evolve LabSiRen Games · entered 29 Aug 2025Evolve LabSiRen Games · entered 29 Aug 2025The game will be in early access for approximately a year.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months104%Overdueby 2 weeks
DRONE PERSPECTIVEVEIL Production · entered 26 Mar 2025DRONE PERSPECTIVEVEIL Production · entered 26 Mar 2025I am planning to stay in the Early Access for another year to finish all requested features on top of base gameplay. I am planning to add full multiplayer support in the summer 2026, followed with community-requested features to further enrich the game.read 6 Sep 202617 monthsuntil 31 Aug 202618 months104%Overdueby 3 weeks
R.E.P.O.semiwork · entered 26 Feb 2025R.E.P.O.semiwork · entered 26 Feb 2025Around a year and a half of early access.read 6 Sep 2026about 18 months19 months103%Overdueby 2 weeks
Daimon BladesStreumOn Studio · entered 6 Oct 2025Daimon BladesStreumOn Studio · entered 6 Oct 2025We want to make sure that you and the community can have a strong impact on our plan moving forward. Making sure to implement your feedback, your ideas is essential to us. Therefore, while we cannot commit to a precise Early Access duration, we think the game should launch in 1.0 around the summer 2026.read 13 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 31 Aug 202611 months103%Overdueby 1 week
Shaolin vs Wutang LegendsJ.Bowman · entered 5 Sep 2025Shaolin vs Wutang LegendsJ.Bowman · entered 5 Sep 2025Approximately 1 yearread 14 Sep 2026about 12 months12 months102%Overdueby 1 week
Supermarket Simulator ProHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Supermarket Simulator ProHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we will be in Early Access for about one and a half years. This timeframe will allow us to gather feedback, implement new features, and polish the game based on player input.read 10 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
Synthwave TunnelHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Synthwave TunnelHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we will be in Early Access for about one and a half years. This timeframe will allow us to gather feedback, implement new features, and polish the game based on player input.read 10 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
Goblin Assault: Tower DefenseHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Goblin Assault: Tower DefenseHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we will be in Early Access for about one and a half years. This timeframe will allow us to gather feedback, implement new features, and polish the game based on player input.read 10 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
Home Cleaning: Cozy Baby CleanupHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Home Cleaning: Cozy Baby CleanupHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we will be in Early Access for about one and a half years. This timeframe will allow us to gather feedback, implement new features, and polish the game based on player input.read 10 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
Soccer Pro SimulatorHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Soccer Pro SimulatorHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we will be in Early Access for about one and a half years. This timeframe will allow us to gather feedback, implement new features, and polish the game based on player input.read 10 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
Forgotten Cave: Roguelite Dungeon CrawlerHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Forgotten Cave: Roguelite Dungeon CrawlerHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we will be in Early Access for about one and a half years. This timeframe will allow us to gather feedback, implement new features, and polish the game based on player input.read 10 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
Car Mechanic WorkshopHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Car Mechanic WorkshopHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we will be in Early Access for about one and a half years. This timeframe will allow us to gather feedback, implement new features, and polish the game based on player input.read 10 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
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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.