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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 1,801 in Early Access · 2,067 promises read · 703 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
202695794891%1 month85089%24of 775 parsed—
202531231200%13 months25582%86of 213 parsed—
202416416400%2 years 1 month14186%81of 114 parsed—
2023989800%3 years 2 months8486%47of 67 parsed—
2022656500%4 years 2 months5686%35of 42 parsed—
2021484800%5 years 1 month3879%22of 30 parsed—
2020414100%6 years 1 month3688%16of 20 parsed—
2019323200%7 years 3 months32100%14of 17 parsed—
2018191900%8 years 1 month1789%9of 10 parsed—
2017151500%9 years 3 months1493%6of 8 parsed—
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Inside the promised window

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
skate.Electronic Arts · entered 16 Sep 2025skate.Electronic Arts · entered 16 Sep 2025We don’t have a fixed timeline to officially exit Early Access, as the game will evolve, grow, and improve based on player feedback. However, we expect to move towards a “full” release approximately a year out from the start of Early Access but we don’t know for certain at this time.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months12 months98%On the clockDue this month
PolyZThirteen37 Games™ · entered 5 Oct 2024PolyZThirteen37 Games™ · entered 5 Oct 2024As we embark on the Early Access phase of 'PolyZ,' we anticipate this exciting journey to extend for approximately one - two years. Our current estimate for the full release of the game is projected around Mid 2025. Please note that this timeline is subject to adjustments based on your valuable feedback and the evolving development needs of the game. Join us now to be a part of shaping 'PolyZ' into an extraordinary gaming experience!read 6 Sep 202612–24 months23 months96%On the clockDue this month
SANCTIONLethalLizard Studios · entered 10 Jun 2022SANCTIONLethalLizard Studios · entered 10 Jun 2022The game will stay in Early Access until Q4 2026 at the earliest.read 8 Sep 20264 years 7 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20264 years 3 months93%On the clock4 months left
RotfrontBlackridge Entertainment · entered 21 May 2026RotfrontBlackridge Entertainment · entered 21 May 20262-4 Month'sread 9 Sep 20262–4 months4 months92%On the clockDue this month
Beyond Enemy Lines - VietnamPolygon Art Publishing · entered 22 May 2026Beyond Enemy Lines - VietnamPolygon Art Publishing · entered 22 May 2026We’re aiming for around 2 to 4 months in Early Access. This may change depending on player feedback and how development progresses.read 8 Sep 20262–4 months4 months91%On the clockDue this month
Shadow Fight ArenaNekki Limited · entered 29 Oct 2025Shadow Fight ArenaNekki Limited · entered 29 Oct 2025From 10 to 12 monthsread 5 Sep 202610–12 months10 months86%On the clock2 months left
Gunman DriftHorizon Aim · entered 25 Apr 2025Gunman DriftHorizon Aim · entered 25 Apr 2025I am making steady progress implementing the main multiplayer features currently, and assuming that everything continues to go smoothly, we should exit Early Access and see a Full Release around Q1, 2026.read 8 Sep 202620 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202617 months83%On the clock3 months left
The Other SideVectora Games · entered 7 Mar 2025The Other SideVectora Games · entered 7 Mar 2025Our goal is to reach a full release sometime in late 2026, but we’re not rushing it. We want to make sure every update feels meaningful and polished, so that timeline could shift as we expand features and respond to feedback along the way.read 5 Sep 202622 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202618 months82%On the clock4 months left
TankensteinLandship Games LTD · entered 13 Nov 2025TankensteinLandship Games LTD · entered 13 Nov 2025We plan to have the early access run for 6-12 months, with a significant update roughly every other month.read 7 Sep 20266–12 months10 months82%On the clock2 months left
LunavaniaGamirror Games · entered 23 Jan 2025LunavaniaGamirror Games · entered 23 Jan 2025Our plans are for this EA stage to be about 2 years long. But that is not written in stone: we will be open to our players’ feedback and ideas from the beginning, so that period can be expanded to meet their expectations until the game is ready for its full release.read 7 Sep 2026about 2 years20 months81%On the clock4 months left
Kings of HellStrawberryOctopus Productions · entered 26 Nov 2025Kings of HellStrawberryOctopus Productions · entered 26 Nov 2025Each Chapter of my game takes roughly a year to complete. The initial Steam release of this game will have the game be at Chapter 4, with the Final game having 6 Chapters in Total.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months9 months79%On the clock3 months left
S.R.APiero Andreoni · entered 7 Jul 2025S.R.APiero Andreoni · entered 7 Jul 2025We estimate that the game will be in Early Access for roughly 6 to 18 months, depending on player feedback and development progress.read 8 Sep 20266–18 months14 months78%On the clock4 months left
Операция "Гость"4TK · entered 5 Dec 2025Операция "Гость"4TK · entered 5 Dec 2025About a year.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months9 months76%On the clock3 months left
High FructoseChazak Games · entered 8 Dec 2025High FructoseChazak Games · entered 8 Dec 2025We currently expect to remain in Early Access for around 6–12 months, but this may change based on community feedback and development needs. Our goal is to deliver steady, high-quality updates without rushing the game.read 8 Sep 20266–12 months9 months76%On the clock3 months left
Rectangle JumpGGcarrothead · entered 18 Aug 2026Rectangle JumpGGcarrothead · entered 18 Aug 2026I currently expect Rectangle Jump to be in Early Access for approximately one month. During this time, I will be finishing and polishing the remaining main levels and extra levels, fixing bugs, balancing the game, and making improvements based on player feedback. The exact length may change if additional development or testing is needed. I would rather extend Early Access if necessary than release the full version before it is ready.read 6 Sep 2026about 1 month3 weeks75%On the clockDue this month
My Car My LifeNoguiin · entered 12 Dec 2025My Car My LifeNoguiin · entered 12 Dec 20251 yearread 9 Sep 2026about 12 months9 months74%On the clock3 months left
Dinosaur WorldCoolRabbit Games · entered 26 Apr 2025Dinosaur WorldCoolRabbit Games · entered 26 Apr 2025Expected to the state of earlyaccess for about 1-2 yearsread 8 Sep 202612–24 months16 months69%On the clock8 months left
Nuclear OptionShockfront Studios · entered 16 Oct 2023Nuclear OptionShockfront Studios · entered 16 Oct 2023Nuclear Option will be in Early Access well into 2027, and perhaps beyond. To us, Early Access is not an excuse to ship a sub-par game, but a commitment to continue improving the game for as long as we're able.read 6 Sep 20264 years 3 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20272 years 11 months68%On the clock16 months left
Backrooms Game CreatorPixel Games · entered 29 May 2026Backrooms Game CreatorPixel Games · entered 29 May 2026Till Oct 2026read 8 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Oct 20263 months68%On the clock2 months left
OPERATORVECTOR INTERACTIVE PTY LTD · entered 1 Aug 2023OPERATORVECTOR INTERACTIVE PTY LTD · entered 1 Aug 20233-5 years after early access release, there are still plenty of planned features and the polish that comes with that as well as the unexpected hurdles to be overcome.read 9 Sep 202636–60 months3 years 1 month62%On the clock23 months left
Really Fast RatWhite Ruby · entered 27 Jan 2026Really Fast RatWhite Ruby · entered 27 Jan 2026Less than one yearread 9 Sep 20260–12 months7 months62%On the clock5 months left
Moonshiner SimulatorGoosix Games · entered 20 May 2026Moonshiner SimulatorGoosix Games · entered 20 May 2026Around 6 months.the store says it leaves Early Access on 21 Oct 2026about 6 months4 months62%On the clock2 months left
Mini DungeonMetuzals Games · entered 9 Nov 2024Mini DungeonMetuzals Games · entered 9 Nov 2024It is hard to say when the game will be ready for full release, but most likely it will at least 2 or 3 years away.read 8 Sep 202624–36 months22 months61%On the clock14 months left
Touhou Blooming Soul二色幽紫蝶 · entered 30 Jan 2026Touhou Blooming Soul二色幽紫蝶 · entered 30 Jan 2026est. 6-12 monthsread 8 Sep 20266–12 months7 months61%On the clock5 months left
Beyond SolarCOREGAME Studios · entered 29 Mar 2026Beyond SolarCOREGAME Studios · entered 29 Mar 2026About 6 to 9 months, depending on feedback, feature completion, and polish. We’ll keep timelines visible through regular Steam and Discord updates.read 6 Sep 20266–9 months5 months60%On the clock4 months left
末日危城-希望冬禾游戏 · entered 3 Feb 2026末日危城-希望冬禾游戏 · entered 3 Feb 2026We estimate the Early Access phase will last approximately 6 to 12 months, depending on community feedback and the scope of new features we decide to implement during the development process.read 9 Sep 20266–12 months7 months60%On the clock5 months left
To Be Altered: ACT 1SKELLYBED Productions · entered 22 Oct 2025To Be Altered: ACT 1SKELLYBED Productions · entered 22 Oct 2025Until all acts are complete--it's difficult to get an estimate time, but Act 1 has taken me approximately 1.5 years to develop from the ground up. Taking that into consideration, each act may take around a year or a year and a half to create: the most realistic estimate time would be 2-3 more years, but I plan to release each act when they're ready rather than dropping it all at once.read 7 Sep 202612–18 months11 months59%On the clock7 months left
Toaster ArenaShadow_hawk · entered 20 Jan 2025Toaster ArenaShadow_hawk · entered 20 Jan 2025The game has a deadline for November 2027 however, playtesting and user experience comes first and if the game needs time for improvements, polish and bug fixes. The release date will be pushed back if the quality of our product does not meet player expectations.read 9 Sep 20262 years 10 monthsuntil 30 Nov 202720 months58%On the clock14 months left
Chaos ConstructorsLeafian Games · entered 16 Feb 2026Chaos ConstructorsLeafian Games · entered 16 Feb 2026We aim to release the full version in about a year. However, due to the nature of game development and the guidance of community feedback, this timeframe may change. Our main goal is not to rush, but to continue development until the game feels truly complete and ready.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months7 months56%On the clock5 months left
Untamed KingdomShadow Stalk Studios LLC · entered 27 Feb 2026Untamed KingdomShadow Stalk Studios LLC · entered 27 Feb 2026Untamed Kingdom" plans to remain in Early Access for 1 yearread 8 Sep 2026about 12 months6 months53%On the clock6 months left
Karakage The Sky ShadowHaizum Games · entered 27 Feb 2026Karakage The Sky ShadowHaizum Games · entered 27 Feb 2026Karakage The Sky Shadow will remain in Early Access until all core features are implemented and working as intended, roughly by January 2027, so about a year or so.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months6 months53%On the clock6 months left
ASTRALGURACORP® · entered 30 Jan 2026ASTRALGURACORP® · entered 30 Jan 2026ASTRAL intends to remain in Early Access until we’re confident it meets our quality standards and delivers a complete experience. Depending on progress, we intend to aim for full release around Q4 2026 / Q1 2027. This remains contingent on community feedback and our velocity in refining gameplay, adding content, and polishing the title.read 7 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 31 Mar 20277 months52%On the clock7 months left
Bigfoot HuntingVRCFORGE STUDIOS · entered 20 Apr 2026Bigfoot HuntingVRCFORGE STUDIOS · entered 20 Apr 2026We plan to remain in Early Access for roughly six to nine months to polish mechanics, expand forest zones, introduce new traps, and balance combat and survival systems.read 8 Sep 20266–9 months5 months52%On the clock4 months left
Genome Guardian 2Alpherior · entered 5 Mar 2026Genome Guardian 2Alpherior · entered 5 Mar 20264-12 months.the store says it leaves Early Access on 11 Oct 20264–12 months6 months52%On the clock6 months left
BRUTALISTICK VRKubunautilus · entered 31 Mar 2024BRUTALISTICK VRKubunautilus · entered 31 Mar 2024Currently there are no clear goals for when the full version should release except for reaching a certain level of polish and streamlining everything. The approximate release date for version 1.0 is 2027-2028.read 8 Sep 20264 years 9 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20282 years 5 months51%On the clock2 years 4 months left
Bow-wow BattleM.Katsu · entered 1 May 2026Bow-wow BattleM.Katsu · entered 1 May 2026Approximately 6-9 months. We plan to transition to full release once we feel the game has enough content and features based on player feedback.read 8 Sep 20266–9 months4 months48%On the clock5 months left
Thor - God of ThunderPixel Games · entered 20 Mar 2026Thor - God of ThunderPixel Games · entered 20 Mar 2026We expect the game to remain in Early Access for approximately 9–12 months. This timeline allows us to expand enemy variety, polish combat systems, add additional armor sets and customization options, and complete the full ascent campaign to the Frost King summit.read 8 Sep 20269–12 months6 months48%On the clock6 months left
Blik BallSoftware - made4you · entered 21 Jun 2026Blik BallSoftware - made4you · entered 21 Jun 2026It is difficult to set an exact date; the players' desired suggestions and criticisms should be taken into account, and Blik Ball should run as flawlessly as possible. The plan is for 6 months.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months3 months44%On the clock3 months left
Light the FireNonyx Games · entered 10 Apr 2026Light the FireNonyx Games · entered 10 Apr 2026I expect the game to remain in Early Access for approximately 9 to 12 months, depending on development progress and community feedback.read 6 Sep 20269–12 months5 months42%On the clock7 months left
NEODRIVEsevencrane · entered 26 Jun 2026NEODRIVEsevencrane · entered 26 Jun 2026Six months, based on my current pace of track creation and its rate of acceleration as my internal tooling improves. I will spend most of that time finishing the campaign level set. Any remaining time will be spent implementing community feature requests.read 9 Sep 2026about 6 months2 months41%On the clock4 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 6 Sep 202612–24 months9 months39%On the clock15 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 months9 months39%On the clock15 months left
DREADHOLMDREADHOLM · entered 24 Apr 2026DREADHOLMDREADHOLM · entered 24 Apr 2026The plan is to continue to add content and systems until the game feels complete. More zones, more dungeons, more classes, more endgame. A year or so depending on how things go.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months5 months38%On the clock7 months left
EavorQueble Games · entered 24 Apr 2026EavorQueble Games · entered 24 Apr 2026Depending on how interersted the community is in the game obviously - but I'm planning to have the game in early access for around a year before version 1.0 comes outread 6 Sep 2026about 12 months5 months38%On the clock7 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 202816 months37%On the clock2 years 4 months left
AHA Asset Horde ArenaVovaVoin · entered 7 Jul 2026AHA Asset Horde ArenaVovaVoin · entered 7 Jul 2026Until about the end of 2026.read 8 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20262 months35%On the clock4 months left
FareverShiro Games · entered 6 May 2026FareverShiro Games · entered 6 May 2026We expect Farever to remain in Early Access for about a year. The exact length will depend on the feedback we receive from our players and how our ideas for Farever progress. Our goal is to ensure that the game reaches a high standard of quality and depth of content before its full release. We are committed to taking the time necessary to make Farever the best it can be.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months4 months35%On the clock8 months left
No More MagesMax Campbell · entered 7 Jan 2026No More MagesMax Campbell · entered 7 Jan 2026The game will be in early access until it is content-complete, planned for some time in 2027.read 7 Sep 20262 yearsuntil 31 Dec 20278 months34%On the clock16 months left
Halls of NyarlathotepBoared Dog · entered 15 May 2026Halls of NyarlathotepBoared Dog · entered 15 May 2026We expect the game to remain in Early Access for about a year, possibly a little longer. This timeline allows us to expand content, polish core systems, and integrate community feedback to deliver a complete and refined experience.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months4 months32%On the clock8 months left
Evil Doll 2RoyDev · entered 15 May 2026Evil Doll 2RoyDev · entered 15 May 2026I plan for Evil Doll 2 to remain in Early Access for approximately 6-12 months. This timeframe will allow us to implement all planned environments and polish the AI systems based on community feedback.read 8 Sep 20266–12 months4 months32%On the clock8 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.