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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,347 in Early Access · 4,704 promises read · 1,479 announced, not started

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Overdue (1,173)On the clock (1,520)Graduated (51)No promise (654)
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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,3791,336433%2 months1,33897%58of 1,196 parsed—
202557057000%14 months54696%220of 473 parsed—
202429329300%2 years 1 month28397%173of 228 parsed—
202315815800%3 years 2 months15196%96of 125 parsed—
202211011000%4 years 2 months10595%65of 79 parsed—
2021878700%5 years 2 months8193%54of 64 parsed—
2020737300%6 years 2 months7299%43of 51 parsed—
2019656500%7 years 3 months65100%38of 42 parsed—
2018555500%8 years 3 months5396%40of 41 parsed—
201711111100%9 years 4 months11099%74of 77 parsed—
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GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
MineMogulNoodleForge · entered 4 Dec 2025MineMogulNoodleForge · entered 4 Dec 2025About 6 to 18 months.read 15 Sep 20266–18 months9 months52%On the clock9 months left
YondelOrca · entered 8 Dec 2025YondelOrca · entered 8 Dec 2025We currently expect Early Access to last around 12–18 months, depending on development progress and community feedback.read 8 Sep 202612–18 months9 months52%On the clock9 months left
Andromeda SixWanderlust Games · entered 5 Sep 2025Andromeda SixWanderlust Games · entered 5 Sep 2025We plan to finish the game within the next 24 months, however, it will remain in Early Access until we are satisfied that it is ready for release.read 12 Sep 2026about 2 years12 months52%On the clock12 months left
Master of LunaAleksandr Tiupin · entered 12 Sep 2025Master of LunaAleksandr Tiupin · entered 12 Sep 2025Up to two years.read 12 Sep 20260–24 months12 months51%On the clock12 months left
Cross The WorldRedbeehive Games · entered 2 Jun 2025Cross The WorldRedbeehive Games · entered 2 Jun 2025While we do not have a fixed date on v1.0 Release, we do not plan to delay it more than end of 2027.read 16 Sep 20262 years 7 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202715 months50%On the clock16 months left
Goblin CleanupTeam17 · entered 18 Sep 2025Goblin CleanupTeam17 · entered 18 Sep 2025We plan to finish the game within the next 24 months. With that in mind, it will remain in Early Access until we are satisfied. It depends on the community's reaction and how we feel about the game’s progressread 15 Sep 2026about 2 years12 months50%On the clock12 months left
Drive Beyond HorizonsTacty Studio · entered 24 Mar 2025Drive Beyond HorizonsTacty Studio · entered 24 Mar 2025We currently expect Drive Beyond Horizons to remain in Early Access for approximately 2 to 3 years. This timeframe will allow us to add the major planned features, expand the game’s content, improve performance, and refine the overall experience based on community feedback. As with any active development project, this timeline may evolve depending on the needs of the game, player feedback, and new opportunities that arise during development.read 15 Sep 202624–36 months18 months49%On the clock18 months left
Prometheus WeptTimeslip Softworks · entered 13 Jun 2025Prometheus WeptTimeslip Softworks · entered 13 Jun 2025Early access will likely last until at least late 2027. My plan is to work consistently and for as long as is needed, rather than rushing to release sometime sub-par on a given date. I plan to make 4-6 major releases during early access with follow-up updates to address balance and stability.read 15 Sep 20262 years 7 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202715 months49%On the clock16 months left
MacabreWeforge Studio · entered 26 Sep 2025MacabreWeforge Studio · entered 26 Sep 2025We currently expect to remain in Early Access for up to two years. This gives us room to expand content and refine systems while continuing to improve the foundation with real player input. The timeline may change depending on progress and feedback, but our focus will remain on delivering a strong, replayable experience throughout.read 12 Sep 20260–24 months12 months49%On the clock12 months left
Ascend From Nine MountainsNine Ascension Studios · entered 2 Oct 2025Ascend From Nine MountainsNine Ascension Studios · entered 2 Oct 2025Until the ninth realm is complete, and the game can be played from start to end. We roughly estimate this will take two years at current development pace.read 16 Sep 2026about 2 years11 months48%On the clock13 months left
Werner Waffenwerke: Arms TycoonStobi Games UG (haftungsbeschränkt) · entered 9 Oct 2025Werner Waffenwerke: Arms TycoonStobi Games UG (haftungsbeschränkt) · entered 9 Oct 2025I currently plan to continue developing Werner Waffenwerke: Arms Tycoon in Early Access for approximately one to two years. However, this timeframe is not a fixed commitment. As a solo developer, I want to take the time necessary to meaningfully improve existing systems and implement new content at a level of quality I am satisfied with.read 14 Sep 202612–24 months11 months47%On the clock13 months left
Legacy's AllurePlutonian Shore Games LLC · entered 13 Oct 2025Legacy's AllurePlutonian Shore Games LLC · entered 13 Oct 2025Since we have a very small development team, it is difficult to predict an exact length. Our hope would be no more than two years, however.read 9 Sep 20260–24 months11 months46%On the clock13 months left
ERA ONETeam Complex LTD · entered 6 Aug 2025ERA ONETeam Complex LTD · entered 6 Aug 2025Era One will remain in Early Access until the first quarter of 2027.read 16 Sep 20262 years 5 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202713 months46%On the clock16 months left
Faire TradeSassybot · entered 16 Oct 2025Faire TradeSassybot · entered 16 Oct 2025We anticipate the game will be in Early Access for approximately 1.5 to 2 years. However, our priority is to ensure the game reaches the level of quality and depth we envision, so this timeline may adjust based on development progress and community feedback.read 15 Sep 202618–24 months11 months46%On the clock13 months left
Species: UnknownWanadevStudio · entered 23 Oct 2025Species: UnknownWanadevStudio · entered 23 Oct 2025Our goal is about 2 years of Early Access before reaching version 1.0. The exact timing will depend on feedback from the community and how much content we’re able to add along the way.read 16 Sep 2026about 2 years11 months45%On the clock13 months left
Bside: Desktop MateBIIBIT · entered 28 Oct 2025Bside: Desktop MateBIIBIT · entered 28 Oct 2025We expect Bside to remain in Early Access for roughly 18 to 24 months. Our goal during this period is to keep refining the foundation and expanding the world step by step. Bside is designed as an evolving world that grows with its community, so development will continue beyond the initial Early Access phase. While we can’t predict an exact end point, we’ll keep sharing updates, adding new experiences, and working closely with players as the world of Biibits continues to take shape.read 7 Sep 202618–24 months11 months44%On the clock13 months left
SaveSync: Co-op Save Sharing Made EasySaveSync · entered 19 Sep 2025SaveSync: Co-op Save Sharing Made EasySaveSync · entered 19 Sep 2025We anticipate SaveSync will leave Early Access around Q4 2027, once we’ve expanded support to a broad range of co-op titles, refined performance, and incorporated community feedback.read 16 Sep 20262 years 3 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202712 months44%On the clock15 months left
Critter Chaos TDChaos Creations · entered 31 Oct 2025Critter Chaos TDChaos Creations · entered 31 Oct 2025We intend for Critter Chaos TD to be in Early Access for approximately 1-2 years, although if we have feedback about any significant changes or additions to the game, then we would be happy to extend this timeline in order to fulfil this requirement.read 14 Sep 202612–24 months11 months44%On the clock13 months left
The Time GameMeister Cards · entered 4 Nov 2025The Time GameMeister Cards · entered 4 Nov 2025A year or 2read 15 Sep 202612–24 months10 months43%On the clock14 months left
Into EvilMind's Eye Games · entered 7 Nov 2025Into EvilMind's Eye Games · entered 7 Nov 2025There is a lot of content planned! I am a solo dev, and while I've tried to plan this game out efficiently it'll take me a while to work through it all. My best guess is that Into Evil will be in Early Access for ~2 years. As such, while I'd love for you to play Into Evil as soon as possible, please only buy the Early Access version if you like the look of what's there currently. :)read 13 Sep 2026about 2 years10 months43%On the clock14 months left
Netoria Tactics 2TinyHat Studios · entered 10 Nov 2025Netoria Tactics 2TinyHat Studios · entered 10 Nov 2025We currently predict to remain in Early Access for approximately two years.read 13 Sep 2026about 2 years10 months43%On the clock14 months left
Gamma BurstUlysses Blackjohn · entered 12 Nov 2025Gamma BurstUlysses Blackjohn · entered 12 Nov 2025I estimate this game will be in early access for approximately 2 years due to the amount of features needed to be added, along with my country's 1 year long mandatory military service which I will soon.. serve, in which updates will inevitably slow down a bit.read 11 Sep 202612–24 months10 months42%On the clock14 months left
Innkeeper VRMoon Haven · entered 14 Nov 2025Innkeeper VRMoon Haven · entered 14 Nov 2025Our best estimate is 18-24 months, but we’ll stay in Early Access until the core vision feels complete.read 15 Sep 202618–24 months10 months42%On the clock14 months left
Ballest of Them AllLow5ive · entered 23 Oct 2025Ballest of Them AllLow5ive · entered 23 Oct 2025We currently expect Ballest to remain in Early Access until 2027, but the schedule may change as the game develops with player feedback. We want to make sure the game is bug free, performant, and provides players with the tools to create, find, and share all the content they imagine, forever.read 15 Sep 20262 years 2 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202711 months42%On the clock15 months left
SanguineSeeker Studios · entered 24 Oct 2025SanguineSeeker Studios · entered 24 Oct 2025The plan is to leave Early Access in Q4 2027, when the full version launches.read 9 Sep 20262 years 2 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202711 months41%On the clock15 months left
CURE - A Hospital SimulatorSentinel Games · entered 20 Nov 2025CURE - A Hospital SimulatorSentinel Games · entered 20 Nov 202512-24 Monthsread 15 Sep 202612–24 months10 months41%On the clock14 months left
Loverse 🔞[ADULT NSFW]Horny Collective 😈 · entered 27 Oct 2025Loverse 🔞[ADULT NSFW]Horny Collective 😈 · entered 27 Oct 2025We are currently hoping to complete the game by sometime in 2027.read 16 Sep 20262 years 2 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202711 months41%On the clock15 months left
DuckoleonPumancz · entered 21 Nov 2025DuckoleonPumancz · entered 21 Nov 2025About 1 to 2 years.read 13 Sep 202612–24 months10 months41%On the clock14 months left
Cowboy Life SimulatorRockGame S.A. · entered 26 Nov 2025Cowboy Life SimulatorRockGame S.A. · entered 26 Nov 2025We plan to stay in Early Access for approximately 12–24 months. This timeframe allows us to complete the full story arc, expand the map, and implement the community-driven roadmap. If the game receives strong support and feedback, we may transition to 1.0 even sooner — but our focus is on quality, not speed.read 15 Sep 202612–24 months10 months40%On the clock14 months left
AfallonStargazing interactive · entered 27 Nov 2025AfallonStargazing interactive · entered 27 Nov 2025While the nature of game development holds some inherent uncertainty regarding timelines, i anticipate that "Afallon" will be in Early Access for approximately between one and two years.read 11 Sep 202612–24 months10 months40%On the clock14 months left
The Riese ProjectMasashigeDev · entered 30 Nov 2025The Riese ProjectMasashigeDev · entered 30 Nov 2025The Riese Project will be in Early Access for approximately 18–24 months. This time frame may change depending on the results of testing and the feedback from the community. Each update will bring new locations, chapters, and deeper narrative elements, and we want to ensure that the game evolves naturally, based on the community’s feedback.read 7 Sep 202618–24 months10 months40%On the clock14 months left
Cleared HotMicroProse Software · entered 20 Nov 2025Cleared HotMicroProse Software · entered 20 Nov 2025The current plan is to release Chapter 2 (a major content update) in Fall 2026 and leave Early Access in 2027. Should that change based on feedback and things beyond our control we will update you through Steam blogs.read 16 Sep 20262 years 1 monthuntil 31 Dec 202710 months40%On the clock15 months left
Following SeasWhipstaff Games · entered 21 Nov 2025Following SeasWhipstaff Games · entered 21 Nov 2025The aim is to have the game feature complete before the end of 2027, but this is subject to change, particularly if additional features are brought on board during development.read 15 Sep 20262 years 1 monthuntil 31 Dec 202710 months39%On the clock15 months left
Super Power RacingMonster Finger Games · entered 29 Nov 2025Super Power RacingMonster Finger Games · entered 29 Nov 2025I hope to have Super Power Racing out of early access by 2027read 9 Sep 20262 years 1 monthuntil 31 Dec 202710 months38%On the clock15 months left
SpaceSimPavel Ševeček · entered 15 Dec 2025SpaceSimPavel Ševeček · entered 15 Dec 2025Given the current rate of development, I expect approximately 2 years of Early Access.read 14 Sep 2026about 2 years9 months38%On the clock15 months left
Conquest DarkMad Mushroom · entered 30 Apr 2025Conquest DarkMad Mushroom · entered 30 Apr 2025We believe this game will be in Early Access until 2028.read 5 Sep 20263 years 8 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202817 months38%On the clock2 years 3 months left
Dave's Wrecking Yard 3DDave C Fidelity · entered 20 Dec 2025Dave's Wrecking Yard 3DDave C Fidelity · entered 20 Dec 2025Development of this game may take some time so I believe 2 years will be the maximum.read 13 Sep 2026about 2 years9 months37%On the clock15 months left
Achilles-Sword-llfirecloudgamesstudios-fgs-Roger · entered 12 Dec 2025Achilles-Sword-llfirecloudgamesstudios-fgs-Roger · entered 12 Dec 2025For as long as it takes! Our current estimate is that the game will be ready to leave early access at the end of 2027, but we want to take as much time as we need to ensure that people have a complete and satisfying experience and always want to come back with their friends.read 15 Sep 20262 years 1 monthuntil 31 Dec 20279 months37%On the clock16 months left
Codename MedusaSerramonaca Capital Ventures · entered 25 Dec 2025Codename MedusaSerramonaca Capital Ventures · entered 25 Dec 2025One-Two Years depending on how extensive features are that players demand that we add to the game.read 11 Sep 202612–24 months9 months36%On the clock15 months left
Second OdiumTrash Vomit Studios · entered 31 Dec 2025Second OdiumTrash Vomit Studios · entered 31 Dec 2025As the developer, I plan on bringing this game out of Early Access sometime around the approximate Summer Season of 2027 between July and September.read 16 Sep 20262 yearsuntil 31 Dec 20279 months36%On the clock15 months left
SHADOWBOX: Mausoleum of Natural HistoryPTPALEO LLC · entered 1 Jan 2025SHADOWBOX: Mausoleum of Natural HistoryPTPALEO LLC · entered 1 Jan 2025We anticipate beta testing of SHADOWBOX will take place over the course of around 5 years.read 8 Sep 2026about 5 years20 months34%On the clock3 years 4 months left
Nick's Saturday Morning Games (NSMG)Croaking Kero · entered 1 Nov 2025Nick's Saturday Morning Games (NSMG)Croaking Kero · entered 1 Nov 2025I'm currently planning on 3 years, but that is a very loose estimate.read 13 Sep 2026about 3 years11 months29%On the clock2 years 1 month left
Nexus WarsAjion Entertainment · entered 4 Apr 2025Nexus WarsAjion Entertainment · entered 4 Apr 2025Approximately 5 years. This timeline allows us to refine mechanics, expand the galaxy’s lore, and perfect the experience with player input, ensuring a polished, immersive sci-fi odyssey by the end. Implement all of the next stages of game development, and putting it all together as one of a kind game experience.read 10 Sep 2026about 5 years17 months29%On the clock3 years 7 months left
The JunkyardPortland Games · entered 25 Apr 2025The JunkyardPortland Games · entered 25 Apr 2025We expect The Junkyard to remain in Early Access for approximately two to five years, starting from the release of this version. We plan to end Early Access with the release of the fifth Chapter. At this time, we expect this to happen around 2030, although this timeline may change depending on the game’s development.read 16 Sep 202624–60 months17 months28%On the clock3 years 7 months left
Caravanners: Co-op Open World CampingPLEXUS GAME · entered 31 Oct 2025Caravanners: Co-op Open World CampingPLEXUS GAME · entered 31 Oct 2025There is no fixed release date for the full version of the game. We plan to reach the full release through gradual updates based on player feedback and requests. Therefore, we currently estimate that the full version will be released sometime between 2027 and 2028.read 14 Sep 20263 years 2 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202811 months28%On the clock2 years 3 months left
IT Specialist SimulatorPixel Team RED · entered 20 Nov 2025IT Specialist SimulatorPixel Team RED · entered 20 Nov 2025We plan for the game to reach full release after about 2–3 years of Early Access.the store says it leaves Early Access on 10 Feb 202824–36 months10 months27%On the clock2 years 2 months left
Mk50TWL Vehicle Battler Custom SliderTimberWoodLumber Games · entered 28 Dec 2025Mk50TWL Vehicle Battler Custom SliderTimberWoodLumber Games · entered 28 Dec 20250-3 years.read 15 Sep 20260–36 months9 months24%On the clock2 years 3 months left
愚人船 NARRENSCHIFFAnonymous · entered 28 Oct 2025愚人船 NARRENSCHIFFAnonymous · entered 28 Oct 2025Around 4 years.read 16 Sep 2026about 4 years11 months22%On the clock3 years 1 month left
PLAYNESE: Master JapanesePlayJoke Studios · entered 31 Jul 2025PLAYNESE: Master JapanesePlayJoke Studios · entered 31 Jul 2025Version 1.0 is planned for release by the end of 2030 December, but that’s just the beginning. PLAYNESE will keep growing into a massive world aiming to cover all Japanese!read 15 Sep 20265 years 5 monthsuntil 31 Dec 203014 months21%On the clock4 years 3 months left
BitCraft OnlineClockwork Laboratories, Inc. · entered 21 Jun 2025BitCraft OnlineClockwork Laboratories, Inc. · entered 21 Jun 2025We honestly don’t know when BitCraft Online will be ready to leave Early Access. We have large ambitions for the full release and it could take us several years to get there. That said, we don’t believe there is a need to rush leaving early access and would only consider leaving early access when both us and the community feel that BitCraft will be a great full release.read 15 Sep 202636–72 months15 months21%On the clock4 years 9 months left
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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.