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How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,391 in Early Access · 4,764 promises read · 1,493 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,3861,343433%2 months1,34597%59of 1,202 parsed—
202558258200%14 months55996%226of 486 parsed—
202429629600%2 years 1 month28697%176of 231 parsed—
202316016000%3 years 2 months15396%97of 126 parsed—
202211111100%4 years 3 months10695%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—
2018565600%8 years 3 months5496%40of 41 parsed—
201712112100%9 years 4 months12099%80of 83 parsed—
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Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
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 months2833%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Backrooms: What's NextSUDT Games · entered 23 Jan 2025Backrooms: What's NextSUDT Games · entered 23 Jan 2025We estimate 2 month in early accessread 14 Sep 2026about 2 months20 months989%Overdueby 18 months
Escape: Sierra LeoneReborn Games Inc. · entered 5 Dec 2016Escape: Sierra LeoneReborn Games Inc. · entered 5 Dec 2016I'm aiming for just under a year, it could be more or less depending on various factors such as sales figures, work load at my other job, and what the community wants in regards to tweaks, features, and changes to the game.read 13 Sep 20260–12 months9 years 9 months978%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
Fat BabyNo one · entered 25 Dec 2021Fat BabyNo one · entered 25 Dec 2021It depends on what our community wants to add to the game. I would guess anywhere from 3-6 months.read 9 Sep 20263–6 months4 years 9 months946%Overdueby 4 years 3 months
Make SailPopcannibal · entered 30 Mar 2018Make SailPopcannibal · entered 30 Mar 2018One year.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months8 years 6 months847%Overdueby 7 years 6 months
Night&ScapeMatou Studio · entered 24 Jul 2023Night&ScapeMatou Studio · entered 24 Jul 2023We don’t have any visibility on this subject at the moment. Maybe by the end of the year, we’ll have a game that’s mature enough to warrant a release, or maybe we’ll need more time to get there. What’s more, we are not ruling any possibility that we might come up with more great ideas in the meantime.read 9 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20233 years 2 months756%Overdueby 2 years 9 months
Feeble Origins: Path of a HeroWasatch Games · entered 26 Feb 2019Feeble Origins: Path of a HeroWasatch Games · entered 26 Feb 2019Expect the game to be in early access for less than a year at this point.read 10 Sep 20260–12 months7 years 7 months756%Overdueby 6 years 7 months
The Escape: TogetherNightstuff Games · entered 13 Jan 2023The Escape: TogetherNightstuff Games · entered 13 Jan 2023The development of the content we are planning to implement might take some time. Approximate date is summer 2023.read 11 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20233 years 8 months551%Overdueby 3 years
WinterFrostfall Realms Studios · entered 15 Mar 2022WinterFrostfall Realms Studios · entered 15 Mar 2022about until the second half of 2022.read 14 Sep 202610 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20224 years 6 months541%Overdueby 3 years 8 months
Dragoon AscensionSwiftcrushing · entered 6 Feb 2025Dragoon AscensionSwiftcrushing · entered 6 Feb 20252-4 months.read 12 Sep 20262–4 months19 months483%Overdueby 15 months
PILGRIMDESPERATE MEASURES · entered 31 May 2024PILGRIMDESPERATE MEASURES · entered 31 May 2024Approximately 5-6 months. The plan is to fine tune the game, add new areas, develop monsters, items and more and then to flesh out end game content.read 16 Sep 20265–6 months2 years 4 months459%Overdueby 22 months
Tomb Explorer VRCeleritas Games · entered 2 Aug 2024Tomb Explorer VRCeleritas Games · entered 2 Aug 2024Our current plan is to have the game in Early Access for a period of six months, which we believe will provide ample time to finalize the remaining chapters and add any additional planned content.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years 1 month425%Overdueby 19 months
VolcanoidsVolcanoid · entered 29 Jan 2019VolcanoidsVolcanoid · entered 29 Jan 20192 years was the initial plan, but based on the amount of feedback and new ideas we got from the community, it's most likely going to take longer. The community can track the progress on our roadmap that we've been following since the development started.read 15 Sep 2026about 2 years7 years 8 months382%Overdueby 5 years 8 months
开局一只蛋Ting Game · entered 20 Jul 2023开局一只蛋Ting Game · entered 20 Jul 2023It lasts for approximately 6 months to about a year , during which new exotic animal species will be continuously updated.read 7 Sep 20266–12 months3 years 2 months316%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Broken WorldN777 · entered 7 Mar 2024Broken WorldN777 · entered 7 Mar 2024From 4 months to 10 monthsread 11 Sep 20264–10 months2 years 6 months304%Overdueby 20 months
Glider Sim Deluxe5D Realities · entered 28 Jan 2021Glider Sim Deluxe5D Realities · entered 28 Jan 20212 Year.read 13 Sep 2026about 2 years5 years 8 months282%Overdueby 3 years 8 months
StillwoodSpring · entered 11 Jan 2025StillwoodSpring · entered 11 Jan 2025We estimate the Early Access phase to last around 6-8 months. This duration will allow us to implement improvements based on player feedback while maintaining a steady development pace.read 12 Sep 20266–8 months20 months252%Overdueby 12 months
Center Station SimulatorNightmare Phoenix · entered 5 Apr 2024Center Station SimulatorNightmare Phoenix · entered 5 Apr 2024Early access is planned for 1 year. This allows me to implement as much content as possible. Once a stable and complete version, Center Station Simulator will come out of early access!read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 5 months245%Overdueby 17 months
ODYSSEY: Starship Pinballclipthru · entered 28 Nov 2025ODYSSEY: Starship Pinballclipthru · entered 28 Nov 2025We expect ODYSSEY: Starship Pinball to exit Early Access in early 2026, at the start of the prototyping phase for our next project.the store says it leaves Early Access on 28 Oct 20264 monthsuntil 31 Mar 202610 months241%Overdueby 6 months
WorshipChasing Rats Games · entered 16 Jul 2025WorshipChasing Rats Games · entered 16 Jul 2025We aim for 6 months of development before launching for full version. However, depending on Worship’s level of success during the Early Access phase, we will take more time to develop it and shape it into the game we truly want it to be.read 16 Sep 2026about 6 months14 months234%Overdueby 8 months
Ship Simulator RealisticGregory Nikolaidis · entered 11 Jan 2022Ship Simulator RealisticGregory Nikolaidis · entered 11 Jan 2022The Early Access is expected to last from 1 to 2 years.read 7 Sep 202612–24 months4 years 8 months234%Overdueby 2 years 8 months
Taora : SurvivalTulpar Games · entered 23 May 2024Taora : SurvivalTulpar Games · entered 23 May 2024Taora : Survival will be in Early Access until we satisfied with gameplay and mechanics. It will take approximately one year after Early Access release.read 16 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 4 months232%Overdueby 16 months
Infinite VoyagercGh ONE · entered 4 Feb 2022Infinite VoyagercGh ONE · entered 4 Feb 2022Infinite Voyager will be in Early Access for 12 to 24 months, tops. This will give enough time for all the updates and bug testing I need to get the game ready for a full release.read 13 Sep 202612–24 months4 years 7 months231%Overdueby 2 years 7 months
Behind The BackroomsSupKai · entered 25 Jul 2024Behind The BackroomsSupKai · entered 25 Jul 2024I'm estimating 1 year in early access.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 2 months215%Overdueby 14 months
BodyRecordsMIROWIN · entered 17 Apr 2025BodyRecordsMIROWIN · entered 17 Apr 2025Our goal is to launch the full release in the end of 2025, with the exact date depending on the development progress and feedback received during the early access phase.read 16 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202517 months213%Overdueby 9 months
TerritoryThreat Vector · entered 9 Jul 2022TerritoryThreat Vector · entered 9 Jul 20221 to 2 years. However, I won't declare any set timeframes so we can make it as good as it can be. That also depends on the level of community engagement. The game can be continuously expanded with new maps and more features.read 15 Sep 202612–24 months4 years 2 months210%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Project ThreeThe Only Way Out · entered 21 Mar 2025Project ThreeThe Only Way Out · entered 21 Mar 2025I plan to keep the game in Early Access until the end of 2025, but this timeline may change depending on development progress and player feedback. My goal is to refine the game, expand its content, and ensure a polished experience before the full release.read 15 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202518 months199%Overdueby 9 months
ZombiefieldDudindie · entered 25 Mar 2025ZombiefieldDudindie · entered 25 Mar 2025Roughly several months. I’ve been working on the game from dusk till dawn to make such time shorterread 14 Sep 20263–9 months18 months197%Overdueby 9 months
Your BlightIGNOST · entered 10 Nov 2022Your BlightIGNOST · entered 10 Nov 2022Early Access will run for a period of one to two years.read 16 Sep 202612–24 months3 years 10 months193%Overdueby 22 months
AstronomicsNumizmatic · entered 10 Feb 2025AstronomicsNumizmatic · entered 10 Feb 2025We plan to remain in Early Access for approximately 8-10 months. The length of the Early Access stage will be driven by the feedback and response of the community.read 16 Sep 20268–10 months19 months192%Overdueby 9 months
Odd RemedyOddscure · entered 7 Nov 2024Odd RemedyOddscure · entered 7 Nov 2024Roughly a year.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months22 months186%Overdueby 10 months
Poveglia: The Island of No ReturnWBStudios Games · entered 20 Dec 2024Poveglia: The Island of No ReturnWBStudios Games · entered 20 Dec 2024We expect Poveglia to remain in early access for approximately 12 months. During this time, we will focus on adding additional content, optimizing performance and polishing all the details necessary for a full launch.read 15 Sep 2026about 12 months21 months174%Overdueby 9 months
Ancient KingdomsAncient Pixels · entered 15 Jan 2025Ancient KingdomsAncient Pixels · entered 15 Jan 2025Our plan is to spend a year in early access, during which we will focus on completing the final high-end dungeons. Upon achieving this milestone, we will officially launch the game as version 1.0. Following the release, we aim to introduce a substantial update featuring the Outer Planes, an expansive new region to delve into and explore.read 16 Sep 2026about 12 months20 months167%Overdueby 8 months
Back in Service: a Metro DriverDominik Vojta · entered 27 Jan 2025Back in Service: a Metro DriverDominik Vojta · entered 27 Jan 2025For about one year.the store says it leaves Early Access on 18 Dec 2026about 12 months20 months164%Overdueby 8 months
TravelerAITSYS · entered 15 Jan 2023TravelerAITSYS · entered 15 Jan 2023We can't say for sure yet. But we plan to release it roughly by Spring 2025.read 16 Sep 20262 years 4 monthsuntil 31 May 20253 years 8 months157%Overdueby 16 months
SCP: Containment Breach 2Mixarar · entered 4 Jul 2025SCP: Containment Breach 2Mixarar · entered 4 Jul 2025Probably around 10 months, but we hope to release it fasterread 5 Sep 2026about 10 months14 months145%Overdueby 4 months
RodinaElliptic Games · entered 28 Jul 2014RodinaElliptic Games · entered 28 Jul 2014As I mention below, I'm currently working on a Roadmap which will take me out of Early Access. This roadmap will take me through 2022.read 9 Sep 20268 years 5 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202212 years 2 months144%Overdueby 3 years 9 months
Will You Wheel?Noon Games · entered 29 Nov 2023Will You Wheel?Noon Games · entered 29 Nov 2023I’m not entirely sure. The map is huge and tough to populate, and we still need to add lots of races and customization options. I’d estimate it’ll take about two years.read 16 Sep 2026about 2 years2 years 10 months140%Overdueby 10 months
The Ghost - Task of the Ghost HuntersMS Games and Software UG · entered 2 Jun 2023The Ghost - Task of the Ghost HuntersMS Games and Software UG · entered 2 Jun 2023We can't say how long it will stay in Early Access status. We strive to keep the product in Early Access until around November 2025.read 12 Sep 20262 years 6 monthsuntil 30 Nov 20253 years 4 months132%Overdueby 10 months
StardeusParadox Arc · entered 12 Oct 2022StardeusParadox Arc · entered 12 Oct 20222-3 years or more.read 16 Sep 202624–36 months3 years 11 months131%Overdueby 11 months
Death TrashCrafting Legends · entered 5 Aug 2021Death TrashCrafting Legends · entered 5 Aug 2021We don't know exactly how long this game will still be in Early Access. Our past attempts at predicting it were way too optimistic. We are a small team working on our first large game and didn't expect the complexity of this project. We are doing our best to get Death Trash done as soon as possible while still achieving the quality it deserves. Our current state (June 2025): We have more than 50% of the work done which was planned for Early Access. (Talking about the actual work tasks here, not the accessible content.) The remaining tasks are concrete content-related, not vague, and almost all of them consist of stuff we have already done in the past. There is a rough roadmap in the game client and here on the store page.read 16 Sep 20263 years 11 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20255 years 1 month131%Overdueby 14 months
Sky HarvestGrabTheGames · entered 23 Jan 2026Sky HarvestGrabTheGames · entered 23 Jan 2026Three to six months. It will need some time to take feedback and iron out all of the issues.read 16 Sep 20263–6 months8 months130%Overdueby 2 months
Starwisp HyperdriveGhost Cat Games · entered 3 Apr 2024Starwisp HyperdriveGhost Cat Games · entered 3 Apr 2024About two years, with a full release planned in early 2026.read 8 Sep 2026about 2 years2 years 5 months123%Overdueby 5 months
Pinhead AdventuresNeversold · entered 8 Apr 2024Pinhead AdventuresNeversold · entered 8 Apr 2024Pinhead Adventures will be in Early Access for two years.read 11 Sep 2026about 2 years2 years 5 months122%Overdueby 5 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 months15 months121%Overdueby 3 months
SCP: NemesiLunar Lighthouse Studios · entered 2 Oct 2023SCP: NemesiLunar Lighthouse Studios · entered 2 Oct 2023At the moment, our estimated Early Access phase is around 30 months from the initial launch. However, please keep in mind that this timeline is subject to change as we work to deliver the best possible experience for our players. Rest assured, we are fully committed to our goal, and your support and feedback will be instrumental in shaping the game's progress.read 8 Sep 2026about 2 years 6 months3 years118%Overdueby 6 months
Ships At SeaMisc Games · entered 23 May 2024Ships At SeaMisc Games · entered 23 May 2024We currently expect Ships At Sea to remain in Early Access for at least another 1–2 years as we continue expanding and polishing the experience. The upcoming updates planned for 2026 will complete the planned Class 4 progression, including wind turbine supply operations with deployable daughter crafts, ferry gameplay, and crab and lobster fishing. After that, development will continue toward the final planned Class 5 ships and their related gameplay systems.read 16 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 4 months116%Overdueby 4 months
Wyrd WorldPizza Cake · entered 21 Jul 2025Wyrd WorldPizza Cake · entered 21 Jul 2025anticipated 6 months to 1 yearread 13 Sep 20266–12 months14 months116%Overdueby 2 months
Mall controlFoliesAPP · entered 22 Jul 2025Mall controlFoliesAPP · entered 22 Jul 2025We expect Mall Control to remain in Early Access for around 6 to 12 months. During this period, we plan to introduce new types of shops, expand the city with new zones, and add extra gameplay mechanics. Our goal is to gradually build a richer and more varied experience, while actively listening to community feedback to improve existing features.read 16 Sep 20266–12 months14 months115%Overdueby 2 months
Move My MocGabor Farkas · entered 3 Jun 2024Move My MocGabor Farkas · entered 3 Jun 2024Between 1-2 years.read 16 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 3 months114%Overdueby 3 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.