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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,270 in Early Access · 4,567 promises read · 1,436 announced, not started

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Overdue (1,127)On the clock (1,493)Graduated (43)No promise (650)
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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,3561,319373%2 months1,31497%58of 1,177 parsed—
202556156100%14 months53696%215of 463 parsed—
202428928900%2 years 1 month27896%170of 224 parsed—
202315615600%3 years 2 months14895%94of 123 parsed—
202210810800%4 years 2 months10395%65of 78 parsed—
2021858500%5 years 2 months7892%52of 62 parsed—
2020686800%6 years 2 months6799%39of 46 parsed—
2019616100%7 years 3 months61100%34of 38 parsed—
2018545400%8 years 3 months5296%39of 40 parsed—
2017989800%9 years 4 months9799%62of 65 parsed—
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
House of Nightmares B-Movie EditionMorphodox Studios · entered 23 Apr 2015House of Nightmares B-Movie EditionMorphodox Studios · entered 23 Apr 2015We plan on the game only being in early access for approximately 3 months, but this may change due to complications with builds and bug fixes.read 11 Sep 2026about 3 months11 years 5 months4561%Overdueby 11 years 2 months
Pandora`s roomSVGames · entered 29 Mar 2016Pandora`s roomSVGames · entered 29 Mar 2016About 3 monthsread 13 Sep 2026about 3 months10 years 6 months4187%Overdueby 10 years 3 months
Heroes Never Lose: Professor Puzzler's Perplexing PloySpearhead · entered 24 Nov 2015Heroes Never Lose: Professor Puzzler's Perplexing PloySpearhead · entered 24 Nov 2015We're hoping to release the first full retail version in Q1 2016.read 10 Sep 20264 monthsuntil 31 Mar 201610 years 10 months3244%Overdueby 10 years 6 months
Ragdoll MadnessWeakfish Studio · entered 8 May 2021Ragdoll MadnessWeakfish Studio · entered 8 May 20212 Months ,but it may be in the direction of an increaseread 15 Sep 2026about 2 months5 years 4 months3215%Overdueby 5 years 2 months
Babel: Tower to the GodsRuce · entered 5 Apr 2016Babel: Tower to the GodsRuce · entered 5 Apr 2016We plan on releasing the full and complete version of Babel within roughly the space of 2-4 months.read 13 Sep 20262–4 months10 years 5 months3135%Overdueby 10 years 1 month
The Shape Of HeartWhisperGames · entered 25 Oct 2016The Shape Of HeartWhisperGames · entered 25 Oct 2016Early Access will end approximately in early 2017read 15 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Mar 20179 years 11 months2374%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
JamGErnő Király · entered 6 Jul 2015JamGErnő Király · entered 6 Jul 2015I would like to wrap up JamG by the end of 2015 with all the features and maps planned and focus on further development of some free DLCs, extra maps and game mods.read 12 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 2 months2240%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
Erwin's TimewarpJayanam · entered 22 Sep 2015Erwin's TimewarpJayanam · entered 22 Sep 2015Approximately 6 months but it also depends on the feedback of the community.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years2197%Overdueby 10 years 6 months
TribeQuest: Red KillerIOZO GAMES · entered 18 May 2016TribeQuest: Red KillerIOZO GAMES · entered 18 May 2016If things go really well and it has success, we will get some added funds from our users and that will speed up our development process. If things go slow, we will continue on our initial plan and we will keep the game in early access for roughly six months.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 4 months2066%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
The SeekerVolens Nolens Games · entered 2 Sep 2016The SeekerVolens Nolens Games · entered 2 Sep 2016As long as it needs to. While new maps will always come, and the planned full release date is Q1 of 2017, the game is developed by the community, thus if the community is not happy with the product, or simply suggest even more features, the Early Access will stand. It all goes down on how much you good people want to shape the game, and in which ways.read 15 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Mar 201710 years1721%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
FlobeVolens Nolens Games · entered 22 Feb 2016FlobeVolens Nolens Games · entered 22 Feb 2016Much of that usually depends on the players feedback which oftentimes helps us to decide how much more to put into the game. Having said that....we aim to be in Early Access no more than a year.read 13 Sep 20260–12 months10 years 7 months1057%Overdueby 9 years 7 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 months988%Overdueby 18 months
The Forest PrisonVlad Cristian · entered 4 Jun 2022The Forest PrisonVlad Cristian · entered 4 Jun 2022We're planning to keep The Forest Prison in Early Access for about six months. The full release of the game is expected to be in Q2 2022.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months4 years 3 months857%Overdueby 3 years 9 months
The BackroomsIonized Games · entered 29 Oct 2022The BackroomsIonized Games · entered 29 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 months777%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
SpaeraBlazing Orb LLC · entered 13 Sep 2016SpaeraBlazing Orb LLC · entered 13 Sep 2016We are currently expecting our game to exit early access around Summer 2018 depending on how smoothly things go and the feedback we gather. Of course, if feedback determines that we need to make significant changes to the game, early access may last longer.read 14 Sep 20262 yearsuntil 31 Aug 201810 years500%Overdueby 8 years
Traxion 3000Games Foundation GmbH · entered 31 Mar 2025Traxion 3000Games Foundation GmbH · entered 31 Mar 2025We expect Traxion 3000 to be in Early Access for 3-4 Months, depending on the amount of multiplayer content to be developed based on community feedback.read 12 Sep 20263–4 months18 months439%Overdueby 14 months
Inside the BackroomsMrFatcat · entered 20 Jun 2022Inside the BackroomsMrFatcat · entered 20 Jun 2022We estimate 1 year in early accessread 5 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 3 months424%Overdueby 3 years 3 months
Puzzle WizardsGG Folks · entered 27 Apr 2023Puzzle WizardsGG Folks · entered 27 Apr 2023We expect Puzzle Wizards to be in early access for a year or so.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months3 years 5 months339%Overdueby 2 years 5 months
Rusty Lines RemasteredQuad-Games · entered 14 Jun 2023Rusty Lines RemasteredQuad-Games · entered 14 Jun 2023From six months to a year. As much time as it takes to realize everything planned.read 15 Sep 20266–12 months3 years 3 months326%Overdueby 2 years 3 months
Tiny AtollsMONKE · entered 29 Sep 2023Tiny AtollsMONKE · entered 29 Sep 2023Less than a year.read 15 Sep 20260–12 months3 years297%Overdueby 2 years
HexagodAarimous · entered 24 Mar 2025HexagodAarimous · entered 24 Mar 2025Approximately 6 months, but I could easily see myself extending the timeline if you all love this game and want even more depth and replayability added to Hexagod.read 10 Sep 2026about 6 months18 months296%Overdueby 12 months
Dread NotLeviathan Interactive · entered 15 Jun 2025Dread NotLeviathan Interactive · entered 15 Jun 2025We plan on staying in early access for just a few months, Ideally before the end of December after we attend MDEV in Madison, Wisconsin.read 7 Sep 20263–6 months15 months251%Overdueby 9 months
PyramidionTechDevAYDIN · entered 27 Nov 2025PyramidionTechDevAYDIN · entered 27 Nov 2025About 4 months, but flexible. We’ll release 1.0 when the game is stable, well-balanced, and includes all planned content. We’ll share regular progress updates.read 16 Sep 2026about 4 months10 months241%Overdueby 6 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 months214%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 14 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202517 months212%Overdueby 9 months
Escape PurgatoryJamBit Games · entered 22 Oct 2022Escape PurgatoryJamBit Games · entered 22 Oct 2022For Escape Purgatory (EP)'s beta build, we're aiming to be in early access for approximately two more years (until 2028). This time frame will allow us to gather player feedback, fine-tune new features, and ensure the game is polished before the full release. Our alpha phase lasted two years, and now one year in our beta phase with all the groundwork we've laid, we're confident this next stage will bring us closer to the full vision we want to share. Thank you for being part of the journey!the store says it leaves Early Access on 1 Oct 202812–24 months3 years 11 months195%Overdueby 23 months
Bricks Over BlocksWalterNet Games · entered 23 Nov 2024Bricks Over BlocksWalterNet Games · entered 23 Nov 20241 yearread 11 Sep 2026about 12 months22 months181%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
TopplePOP: Bungee BlockbustersArkimA · entered 6 Feb 2025TopplePOP: Bungee BlockbustersArkimA · entered 6 Feb 2025It will take approximately a year to finish the Story campaign, refine eSports balance and iterate on novelty Party Mode features alongside community feedback. Party Mode Modifiers are unique and the biggest unknown here, since this feature relies heavily on community involvement in the design - in fact, it's the whole idea.read 15 Sep 2026about 12 months19 months161%Overdueby 7 months
Blockmind Quacky Games · entered 17 Jun 2026Blockmind Quacky Games · entered 17 Jun 2026We plan to keep the game in Early Access for approximately 1–2 months. This timeline may be slightly adjusted if we need additional time for testing, polishing, or implementing player feedback before the full release.read 14 Sep 20261–2 months3 months150%Overdueby 1 month
Grave StakesWild West Games · entered 12 Jan 2026Grave StakesWild West Games · entered 12 Jan 2026We expect Grave Stakes to be in Early Access for about 6 months.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months8 months135%Overdueby 2 months
Drop PocketsChildren of Madness · entered 8 Aug 2025Drop PocketsChildren of Madness · entered 8 Aug 2025With luck, less than 6 months. But game development can be unpredictable, so more likely 1 year.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months111%Overdueby 1 month
Calculate ItSVGames · entered 5 Jul 2024Calculate ItSVGames · entered 5 Jul 2024The planned time for the game to be in early access is around one-two year.read 15 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 2 months110%Overdueby 2 months
Millie and Friends: Hidden Object PuzzlesHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Millie and Friends: Hidden Object PuzzlesHard 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 14 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months103%Overdueby 2 weeks
Home Cleaning: Cozy Baby CleanupHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Home Cleaning: Cozy Baby CleanupHard 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 14 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months103%Overdueby 2 weeks
Car WashHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Car WashHard 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 14 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months103%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.