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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,790 in Early Access · 3,867 promises read · 1,272 announced, not started

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Overdue (870)On the clock (1,343)Graduated (27)No promise (577)
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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2241,199252%2 months1,17096%46of 1,054 parsed—
202549449400%13 months46494%175of 397 parsed—
202426226200%2 years 1 month24895%149of 201 parsed—
202313813800%3 years 2 months12893%82of 105 parsed—
2022939300%4 years 2 months8692%55of 66 parsed—
2021747400%5 years 2 months6791%43of 52 parsed—
2020595900%6 years 2 months5898%30of 37 parsed—
2019535300%7 years 3 months53100%27of 30 parsed—
2018373700%8 years 3 months3595%27of 28 parsed—
2017494900%9 years 3 months4898%27of 29 parsed—
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Inside the promised window

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Craftomation 101Luden.io · entered 19 Feb 2024Craftomation 101Luden.io · entered 19 Feb 2024We plan to leave Early Access on September 14, 2026.the store says it leaves Early Access on 14 Sep 20262 years 7 monthsuntil 14 Sep 20262 years 7 months99%On the clockDue this month
Turing CompleteLevelHead · entered 2 Oct 2021Turing CompleteLevelHead · entered 2 Oct 2021The game will exit early access in 2026read 8 Sep 20265 years 3 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20264 years 11 months94%On the clock4 months left
Dawn ApartAstra Logical · entered 14 Jul 2025Dawn ApartAstra Logical · entered 14 Jul 2025We're aiming for an early access phase of 12-18 months - depending on the input we receive from players. We might extend the early access period based on the development progress, or if we're happy with the game's state, we'll proceed with the official release.read 11 Sep 202612–18 months14 months78%On the clock4 months left
StarRuptureCreepy Jar · entered 6 Jan 2026StarRuptureCreepy Jar · entered 6 Jan 2026We plan to make StarRupture stay in Early Access for about a year from its initial release. Our goal is to provide the best quality of the game to our players. We want to use the Early Access stage to cooperate with the Community on the feedback, fine-tune and polish the gameplay experience and - when we’re certain that we’ve achieved the best version of the game possible - leave Early Access.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months8 months69%On the clock4 months left
Star BirdsToukana Interactive · entered 10 Sep 2025Star BirdsToukana Interactive · entered 10 Sep 2025About 1.5 years. We’re currently expecting around 16–18 months.read 13 Sep 202616–18 months12 months67%On the clock6 months left
Beyond the DoorsDream Error · entered 17 Feb 2026Beyond the DoorsDream Error · entered 17 Feb 2026We plan to finish it within a year, but we don't have a specific date in mind yet. It will remain in Early Access depending on player expectations and until we are satisfied with the final version of the game.read 11 Sep 20260–12 months7 months57%On the clock5 months left
Typhon: Bot vs BotBrightshade Games · entered 20 Nov 2025Typhon: Bot vs BotBrightshade Games · entered 20 Nov 2025We expect the game will remain in Early Access for 12 to 18 months. During this time we will be adding new features and updating existing mechanics on a regular basis.read 11 Sep 202612–18 months10 months54%On the clock8 months left
Corner MarketCrow Interactive · entered 27 Jul 2026Corner MarketCrow Interactive · entered 27 Jul 2026I expect the Early Access period to last no longer than 3 months.read 9 Sep 20260–3 months2 months54%On the clock1 month left
MineMogulNoodleForge · entered 4 Dec 2025MineMogulNoodleForge · entered 4 Dec 2025About 6 to 18 months.read 11 Sep 20266–18 months9 months52%On the clock9 months left
OrbitaElJoka · entered 13 Mar 2026OrbitaElJoka · entered 13 Mar 2026We expect Orbita to remain in Early Access for around 6 to 12 months, depending on development progress and community feedback. The goal is not to rush to a “finished” state, but to iterate and expand the game’s systems until they feel complete and satisfying.read 12 Sep 20266–12 months6 months51%On the clock6 months left
UNIT 42: Adrift in SpaceAwitaGames · entered 1 Apr 2026UNIT 42: Adrift in SpaceAwitaGames · entered 1 Apr 2026The game will be in Early Access for roughly 6 months, given its current state and the planned improvements. This may be extended to one year if the game requires it to reach a satisfactory level for me and players.read 12 Sep 20266–12 months5 months46%On the clock7 months left
Farm Factory SimulatorBewolba Studios · entered 16 Jul 2026Farm Factory SimulatorBewolba Studios · entered 16 Jul 2026We currently estimate that the game may remain in Early Access for approximately 4 to 6 months. This timeframe is not fixed and may change depending on development progress, testing results, and feedback received from the community. During this period, we plan not only to work toward the intended content scope, but also to assess several experimental features. Our goal is to determine whether these features are enjoyable, fit naturally within the overall gameplay, and are realistic for us to develop with the resources available.read 13 Sep 20264–6 months2 months33%On the clock4 months left
Nick's Saturday Morning Games (NSMG)Croaking Kero · entered 31 Oct 2025Nick's Saturday Morning Games (NSMG)Croaking Kero · entered 31 Oct 2025I'm currently planning on 3 years, but that is a very loose estimate.read 13 Sep 2026about 3 years10 months29%On the clock2 years 2 months left
Terrafactorrandy · entered 26 Apr 2026Terrafactorrandy · entered 26 Apr 2026Any specific timeline would just be a guess, so here's my thought process instead - I'm going to push the game's design and content as far as I'm able to, with the help of player feedback. Once the game is in a state where I'm happy with it, then it'll 1.0 - that could mean anywhere from a few months to a year or two. It all depends on player feedback and how far I can push the game's design.read 14 Sep 202612–24 months5 months19%On the clock19 months left
Factory Town 2: ParadiseErik Asmussen · entered 14 Jul 2026Factory Town 2: ParadiseErik Asmussen · entered 14 Jul 2026I'm expecting the early access phase to last about six to twelve months.read 13 Sep 20266–12 months2 months17%On the clock10 months left
Uptime: A Cloud Provider SimRubyRack Games · entered 17 Jul 2026Uptime: A Cloud Provider SimRubyRack Games · entered 17 Jul 2026Around a year. We'll prioritise getting it right over hitting a date.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months2 months16%On the clock10 months left
The Last FactoryHello World Labs · entered 27 Jul 2026The Last FactoryHello World Labs · entered 27 Jul 2026I expect The Last Factory to be in Early Access for several months to around a year, depending on development progress and player feedback.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months2 months14%On the clock10 months left
Industrial GarbageLMT · entered 21 Aug 2026Industrial GarbageLMT · entered 21 Aug 2026We expect Industrial Garbage to remain in Early Access for approximately six months. We feel this gives us enough time to develop the additional content we have planned while also responding to player feedback, without putting unnecessary pressure on ourselves to rush updates or overwork. This timeframe may change depending on the scope of new features and feedback we receive throughout Early Access.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months4 weeks13%On the clock5 months left
SandustryHooded Horse · entered 13 Aug 2026SandustryHooded Horse · entered 13 Aug 2026We plan to remain in Early Access for a year, but that could change depending on how the design develops with player feedback.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months1 month9%On the clock11 months left
plexumStudio Jephinca · entered 15 Aug 2026plexumStudio Jephinca · entered 15 Aug 2026We expect plexum to remain in Early Access for up to 12 months, depending on the pace of development and community feedback.read 6 Sep 20260–12 months1 month8%On the clock11 months left
Patisserie SimulatorRoasted Pepper · entered 31 Aug 2026Patisserie SimulatorRoasted Pepper · entered 31 Aug 2026We aim to launch the full version within a few months, depending on player feedback and development progress.read 6 Sep 20263–6 months2 weeks8%On the clock6 months left
无限数字工厂Starchase Games · entered 17 Aug 2026无限数字工厂Starchase Games · entered 17 Aug 2026We currently expect the game to remain in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months. The exact duration may change depending on player feedback and the amount of balancing, optimization, and additional content required.read 6 Sep 20266–12 months4 weeks8%On the clock11 months left
Hell CleanersWFP Entertainment · entered 24 Aug 2026Hell CleanersWFP Entertainment · entered 24 Aug 2026We expect to be in Early Access for around [6 to 12 months]. That could stretch depending on how much we take on based on feedback.read 8 Sep 20266–12 months3 weeks6%On the clock11 months left
MECH DISTRICTStands to Reason Games · entered 11 Sep 2026MECH DISTRICTStands to Reason Games · entered 11 Sep 2026Early Access for approximately one to two months. This timeframe may change depending on player feedback, testing results, technical issues, and the amount of refinement required before full release.read 14 Sep 20261–2 months4 days6%On the clock2 months left
The ConglomerateLemOne Labs · entered 31 Aug 2026The ConglomerateLemOne Labs · entered 31 Aug 2026We anticipate remaining in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months. This timeline allows us to expand the content within the 'Studio' and 'Conglomerate' phases while refining the core loop based on player feedback.read 6 Sep 20266–12 months2 weeks4%On the clock12 months left
Arcaneering: Beyond AutomationSundrop Games · entered 7 Sep 2026Arcaneering: Beyond AutomationSundrop Games · entered 7 Sep 2026We expect the Early Access period to last less than 1 year, with the exact duration depending on the amount of feedback we receive during Early Access.read 14 Sep 20260–12 months1 week2%On the clock12 months left
Code: TerraformAppsMafia · entered 9 Sep 2026Code: TerraformAppsMafia · entered 9 Sep 2026I currently expect Code: Terraform to remain in Early Access for approximately one year. This is an estimate, and the timing may change depending on player feedback and the progress of development.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months6 days2%On the clock12 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.