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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,557 in Early Access · 3,505 promises read · 1,176 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,1731,148252%2 months1,11095%40of 999 parsed—
202545145100%13 months41792%154of 357 parsed—
202424524500%2 years 1 month22993%137of 185 parsed—
202312712700%3 years 2 months11792%72of 95 parsed—
2022878700%4 years 2 months7991%52of 62 parsed—
2021636300%5 years 2 months5689%34of 43 parsed—
2020545400%6 years 2 months5194%26of 32 parsed—
2019535300%7 years 3 months53100%27of 30 parsed—
2018313100%8 years 2 months2994%20of 21 parsed—
2017383800%9 years 3 months3797%18of 20 parsed—
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
The Forgettable DungeonHappy Box Games LLC · entered 21 Oct 2019The Forgettable DungeonHappy Box Games LLC · entered 21 Oct 2019I plan to keep the game in early access for about 6 months, as this will give me enough time to finish more content, extra features, and fix any bugs along the way. However nothing is set in stone, and I just want to make the full release have a good amount of content, and be polished.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months6 years 11 months1380%Overdueby 6 years 5 months
Ruiga PiratesValentware Games LTD · entered 24 May 2024Ruiga PiratesValentware Games LTD · entered 24 May 2024We foresee a 3-month development period as of the release date. Then we plan to release the full version.read 13 Sep 2026about 3 months2 years 4 months923%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
The BackroomsIonized Games · entered 28 Oct 2022The BackroomsIonized Games · entered 28 Oct 2022The game will be in early access for approximately 6 months. During that time there are 3 core priorities: Improving the game loop mechanics for maximum tension Expanding the types of environments available as you navigate the maze Increase the number of different creatures that will haunt youread 10 Sep 2026about 6 months3 years 11 months776%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
Under The Ghost Mountainliangxiegame · entered 29 Apr 2021Under The Ghost Mountainliangxiegame · entered 29 Apr 20216 months or 1 yearread 7 Sep 20266–12 months5 years 5 months538%Overdueby 4 years 5 months
Never MournLight Up Games · entered 13 May 2024Never MournLight Up Games · entered 13 May 2024The early access should last at least a few months. How long exactly is something we can't have a clear perspective on right now. That being said, it is important to say that we don't want the early access dragging on for years with a lot of unifinished features hanging around and no clear perspective on release.read 12 Sep 20263–6 months2 years 4 months467%Overdueby 22 months
SlashvivalHard Shark Games · entered 17 Mar 2020SlashvivalHard Shark Games · entered 17 Mar 2020We estimate that the game it will still 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 months6 years 6 months433%Overdueby 5 years
Maze DungeonTero Games · entered 20 May 2022Maze DungeonTero Games · entered 20 May 2022I want to release the game as a complete game as soon as possible. I plan to release version 1.0 within a year.read 8 Sep 20260–12 months4 years 4 months432%Overdueby 3 years 4 months
SuperTotalCarnage!IndieGala · entered 27 Oct 2022SuperTotalCarnage!IndieGala · entered 27 Oct 2022About 1 year and half for the planned content and features, but depending on player feedback and/or feature requests it might take longer.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months3 years 11 months388%Overdueby 2 years 11 months
SCP: EVENT CLASSIFIEDArchotech · entered 26 Apr 2024SCP: EVENT CLASSIFIEDArchotech · entered 26 Apr 2024ETA may change but we plan to be out of Early Access somewhere in 2024-read 6 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20242 years 5 months357%Overdueby 21 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 months315%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Multi Turret AcademyYulia Games · entered 18 Jan 2024Multi Turret AcademyYulia Games · entered 18 Jan 2024About 6 to 12 months.read 9 Sep 20266–12 months2 years 8 months265%Overdueby 20 months
Crimsonwoodnodoxi · entered 7 Mar 2025Crimsonwoodnodoxi · entered 7 Mar 2025I don't know. I am currently working on multiplayer part and boss fights. I am planning to Q3 2025.read 13 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 30 Sep 202518 months261%Overdueby 11 months
Neon StrikerZeno's Adventure Team · entered 20 Jun 2025Neon StrikerZeno's Adventure Team · entered 20 Jun 2025We plan to finish early access before the end of 2025.read 13 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202515 months247%Overdueby 9 months
Knights WithinIndecision Labs · entered 15 May 2024Knights WithinIndecision Labs · entered 15 May 2024Hard to say as it depends on my part-time pace of work. I have a list of things that will consider the game 'ready for 1.0' for me and I'm working towards it. My current best guess is 1 more yearread 8 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 4 months233%Overdueby 16 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 12 Sep 2026about 6 months14 months232%Overdueby 8 months
Deathless: SurvivorsOneTwoPlay · entered 29 Jul 2024Deathless: SurvivorsOneTwoPlay · entered 29 Jul 2024The current plan is to release the full version of the game in mid-2025, although this may change depending on the features added and the game's development during early access.read 11 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20252 years 2 months232%Overdueby 15 months
Black Dragon Magedatablob · entered 4 Dec 2024Black Dragon Magedatablob · entered 4 Dec 2024About 8 to 10 months, though this might change depending on player feedback and development progress.read 13 Sep 20268–10 months21 months213%Overdueby 11 months
Poetry of Blood: EclipseNPC Entertainment · entered 30 Sep 2024Poetry of Blood: EclipseNPC Entertainment · entered 30 Sep 2024We expect the Early Access version to last approximately one year until the official release. This timeline may be adjusted based on the feedback we receive from players.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months23 months195%Overdueby 11 months
LoopiaLikeLoopialike Games · entered 20 Mar 2026LoopiaLikeLoopialike Games · entered 20 Mar 2026We anticipate LoopiaLike will remain in Early Access until its final release in June 2026. This period will allow us to polish the game based on community feedback.read 11 Sep 20263 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20266 months194%Overdueby 3 months
Tiny RoguesRubyDev · entered 23 Sep 2022Tiny RoguesRubyDev · entered 23 Sep 2022At least until December 2024, maybe even longer.read 5 Sep 20262 years 3 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20244 years177%Overdueby 21 months
VOINtinyBuild · entered 10 Dec 2024VOINtinyBuild · entered 10 Dec 2024My goal is to release the full version within a year, though the exact timeline might change based on the feedback from you, the players.read 7 Sep 20260–12 months21 months176%Overdueby 9 months
Endless AliceHowlingRain · entered 15 Jan 2025Endless AliceHowlingRain · entered 15 Jan 2025Early Access phase is estimated to last about a year, although this timeline may be adjusted based on player feedback.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months20 months166%Overdueby 8 months
POOBOMerlot Games · entered 24 Jan 2025POOBOMerlot Games · entered 24 Jan 2025We plan to keep the game in Early Access for no more than one year. During this time, we will continue to develop and update the game. With the help of our community, we aim to create a clear roadmap within the first year, after which we plan to release the full version.read 9 Sep 20260–12 months20 months164%Overdueby 8 months
Pass Tiger Cage中军MT · entered 30 Dec 2025Pass Tiger Cage中军MT · entered 30 Dec 2025It may take us half a year to perfect the game's subsequent content, or even longerthe store says it leaves Early Access on 25 Sep 2026about 6 months8 months141%Overdueby 2 months
Hostile LandsPerceiving Light · entered 22 May 2025Hostile LandsPerceiving Light · entered 22 May 20251 yearthe store says it leaves Early Access on 25 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months131%Overdueby 4 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 months14 months120%Overdueby 2 months
SCADNAISU · entered 28 May 2026SCADNAISU · entered 28 May 2026The game will be in Early Access approximately for 3 months. Depending on the feedback received, adding extra potential features might increase the development time.read 11 Sep 2026about 3 months4 months119%Overdueby 2 weeks
UnificationCrushPoint Games · entered 1 Mar 2023UnificationCrushPoint Games · entered 1 Mar 202312 months. The current iteration of the game took 3 years to build a robust core system, and content additions are relatively straightforward from here.read 12 Sep 202612–36 months3 years 6 months118%Overdueby 6 months
CorelessContextual Turtle · entered 10 Jul 2025CorelessContextual Turtle · entered 10 Jul 2025We anticipate a 6-12 month Early Access period to allow for extensive iteration, digesting player feedback, and adding content.read 11 Sep 20266–12 months14 months118%Overdueby 2 months
Crab ChampionsNoisestorm · entered 1 Apr 2023Crab ChampionsNoisestorm · entered 1 Apr 2023Anywhere from 1-3 years after the initial Early Access release: essentially as long as it takes for the game to have enough content and polish for me to consider it finished.read 13 Sep 202612–36 months3 years 5 months115%Overdueby 5 months
Atomic PicnicBitCake Studio · entered 7 Nov 2024Atomic PicnicBitCake Studio · entered 7 Nov 2024Our current estimation is at least through mid 2026. But since we want to make Atomic Picnic the best game we can, we don't have a specific end date planned right now.read 12 Sep 202620 monthsuntil 30 Jun 202622 months111%Overdueby 2 months
Glyphica: Typing SurvivalaliasBLACK · entered 9 Oct 2024Glyphica: Typing SurvivalaliasBLACK · entered 9 Oct 2024We plan on releasing the game sometime in the first half of 2026read 5 Sep 202621 monthsuntil 30 Jun 202623 months110%Overdueby 2 months
Shattered Realm Rebirthkingnagame · entered 5 Mar 2026Shattered Realm Rebirthkingnagame · entered 5 Mar 2026The official version will be released in about half a year.read 13 Sep 2026about 6 months6 months105%Overdueby 1 week
Forgotten Cave: Roguelite Dungeon CrawlerHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Forgotten Cave: Roguelite Dungeon CrawlerHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we 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 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
Toy Battlegrounds: Shoot 'Em Up SurvivalHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Toy Battlegrounds: Shoot 'Em Up SurvivalHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we 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 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
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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.