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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,538 in Early Access · 3,474 promises read · 1,167 announced, not started

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Overdue (727)On the clock (1,262)Graduated (27)No promise (549)
AppliedClock started in 2025Tag: StrategyClear allMost of the promise elapsed first
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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,1701,145252%2 months1,10795%40of 996 parsed—
202544744700%13 months41392%154of 354 parsed—
202424324300%2 years 1 month22693%134of 182 parsed—
202312612600%3 years 2 months11692%72of 94 parsed—
2022878700%4 years 2 months7991%52of 62 parsed—
2021626200%5 years 2 months5589%33of 42 parsed—
2020535300%6 years 2 months5094%25of 31 parsed—
2019515100%7 years 3 months51100%26of 29 parsed—
2018313100%8 years 2 months2994%20of 21 parsed—
2017383800%9 years 3 months3797%18of 20 parsed—
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Inside the promised window

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Fata Deum - The God SimAerosoft GmbH · entered 15 Sep 2025Fata Deum - The God SimAerosoft GmbH · entered 15 Sep 2025We plan to remain in EA for a year, but this may change based on player feedback and the available budget. That means if Fata Deum is more successful, we will stay in EA longer and try to invest more and more in the game.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months12 months99%On the clockDue this month
ENDLESS Legend™ 2Hooded Horse · entered 22 Sep 2025ENDLESS Legend™ 2Hooded Horse · entered 22 Sep 2025We will exit Early Access and release v1.0 on September 17, 2026.the store says it leaves Early Access on 17 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 17 Sep 202612 months98%On the clockDue this month
STARIO: Haven TowerStargate Games · entered 25 Sep 2025STARIO: Haven TowerStargate Games · entered 25 Sep 2025The estimated duration of Early Access is 6-12 months. We'll try to implement as many ideas as possible to make the gameplay experience satisfying.read 12 Sep 20266–12 months12 months97%On the clockDue this month
Dying BreedMicroProse Software · entered 7 Oct 2025Dying BreedMicroProse Software · entered 7 Oct 2025The current plan is to remain in Early Access for about 12 monthsread 13 Sep 2026about 12 months11 months93%On the clockDue this month
Car Factory EmpireRDS Games · entered 3 Nov 2025Car Factory EmpireRDS Games · entered 3 Nov 2025The game's release date from early access will depend on the players' condition. In a positive scenario, we expect to bring the product to final assembly within a year.read 13 Sep 20260–12 months10 months86%On the clock2 months left
Hollywood AnimalWeappy Studio · entered 10 Apr 2025Hollywood AnimalWeappy Studio · entered 10 Apr 2025We plan to take the game out of Early Access in 2026.read 5 Sep 202621 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202617 months82%On the clock4 months left
Solar Nations 2Flomgus Games · entered 31 Jan 2025Solar Nations 2Flomgus Games · entered 31 Jan 2025My estimation is that Solar Nations 2 will be leaving early access in January of 2027, but that may change of course.read 12 Sep 20262 yearsuntil 31 Jan 202719 months81%On the clock5 months left
Air DefenderROTOR3 · entered 28 Nov 2025Air DefenderROTOR3 · entered 28 Nov 2025The game is likely to be in Early Access for around 12 months.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months10 months79%On the clock2 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
Red Chaos - The Strict OrderSquarecut Games · entered 26 Sep 2025Red Chaos - The Strict OrderSquarecut Games · entered 26 Sep 2025We plan to stay in Early Access for about 12-15 months.read 7 Sep 202612–15 months12 months77%On the clock3 months left
Stocks: Main Force SimulatorLoneCat · entered 10 Dec 2025Stocks: Main Force SimulatorLoneCat · entered 10 Dec 2025Expected to last 6 to 12 months. The period may be extended if new features are added to ensure content quality.read 9 Sep 20266–12 months9 months76%On the clock3 months left
HARD VOIDjejoxdev · entered 29 Oct 2025HARD VOIDjejoxdev · entered 29 Oct 2025The full release is planned for late 2026.read 12 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202610 months75%On the clock4 months left
Flames in Modern EuropeVolodymyr Marsenko · entered 21 Apr 2025Flames in Modern EuropeVolodymyr Marsenko · entered 21 Apr 2025The duration of the Early Access is currently unknown. We plan to release the full version when the game is fully finished and meets our expectations. It is estimated that this could happen by April 2027, but the timeline may change depending on the development progress.read 11 Sep 20262 yearsuntil 30 Apr 202717 months70%On the clock7 months left
Pixel Fortress: Tower DefenseHard Shark Games · entered 1 Sep 2025Pixel Fortress: Tower DefenseHard Shark Games · entered 1 Sep 2025We estimate that the game 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 months12 months69%On the clock6 months left
Mahjong Solitaire ProHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025Mahjong Solitaire ProHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025We estimate that the game 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 months12 months68%On the clock6 months left
Sudoku ProHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025Sudoku ProHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025We estimate that the game 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 months12 months68%On the clock6 months left
Dice Battle: 3D Board GameHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025Dice Battle: 3D Board GameHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025We estimate that the game 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 months12 months68%On the clock6 months left
Gallery TheftHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025Gallery TheftHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025We estimate that the game 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 months12 months68%On the clock6 months left
Puzzled CubeHard Shark Games · entered 15 Sep 2025Puzzled CubeHard Shark Games · entered 15 Sep 2025We estimate that the game 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 months12 months66%On the clock6 months left
Stickman PuzzleHard Shark Games · entered 15 Sep 2025Stickman PuzzleHard Shark Games · entered 15 Sep 2025We estimate that the game 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 months12 months66%On the clock6 months left
My Card Is Better Than Your Card!Utu Studios · entered 6 Oct 2025My Card Is Better Than Your Card!Utu Studios · entered 6 Oct 2025We expect to be ready for 1.0 release in early 2027! We will make an announcement with a more precise date once we are ready. Thanks to our community for the continued support! Our feature list has all currently planned features and content we intend to add to the game before the 1.0 version release. We have also made sure to include time to add features based on our players’ suggestions. Unforeseen delays in implementing certain features may affect this timeline.read 12 Sep 202618 monthsuntil 31 Mar 202711 months62%On the clock7 months left
Ground of AcesBlindflug Studios AG · entered 10 Jul 2025Ground of AcesBlindflug Studios AG · entered 10 Jul 2025We are planning for 1.5 to 2 years of Early Access. As a small indie team, changes and adjustments to the plan are possible.read 5 Sep 202618–24 months14 months59%On the clock10 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 months50%On the clock12 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 9 Sep 20262 years 7 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202715 months48%On the clock16 months left
Legacy's AllurePlutonian Shore Games LLC · entered 12 Oct 2025Legacy's AllurePlutonian Shore Games LLC · entered 12 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
The Time GameMeister Cards · entered 4 Nov 2025The Time GameMeister Cards · entered 4 Nov 2025A year or 2read 10 Sep 202612–24 months10 months43%On the clock14 months 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
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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.