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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 1,337 in Early Access · 1,182 promises read · 450 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
202675274930%4 weeks59078%8of 544 parsed—
202523223200%13 months15567%50of 125 parsed—
202411611600%2 years8876%43of 68 parsed—
2023686800%3 years 1 month5074%26of 38 parsed—
2022474700%4 years 2 months3574%20of 26 parsed—
2021343400%5 years 2 months2265%12of 16 parsed—
2020333300%6 years 1 month2885%13of 16 parsed—
2019202000%6 years 11 months1995%7of 10 parsed—
2018131300%8 years 1 month1185%5of 6 parsed—
2017111100%9 years 3 months982%5of 6 parsed—
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
F-Drones SimulatorF-Dev · entered 29 Nov 2024F-Drones SimulatorF-Dev · entered 29 Nov 2024We plan to stay in early access until the end of 2024. During this time, we want to ensure a high level of game quality by implementing all the necessary updates and features based on your feedback. We are confident this will allow us to prepare a full release that meets the community's expectations.read 6 Sep 20261 monthuntil 31 Dec 202421 months2127%Overdueby 20 months
Ancient Gladiators ( SPQG )Creative Oven Studio Group · entered 18 Jan 2022Ancient Gladiators ( SPQG )Creative Oven Studio Group · entered 18 Jan 2022Probably 1-3 months.read 6 Sep 20261–3 months4 years 8 months1855%Overdueby 4 years 5 months
Idle ResearchConsidera Core LLC · entered 31 Jul 2022Idle ResearchConsidera Core LLC · entered 31 Jul 2022Roughly two to three months.read 5 Sep 20262–3 months4 years 1 month1642%Overdueby 3 years 10 months
Idle Guy: Life Simulator gamesHeatherglade Publishing KFT · entered 30 Jun 2025Idle Guy: Life Simulator gamesHeatherglade Publishing KFT · entered 30 Jun 2025Depends on the amount of feedback and edits. Approximately up to 1 monthread 6 Sep 20260–1 months14 months1427%Overdueby 13 months
ImmunityVicci Games · entered 30 Nov 2019ImmunityVicci Games · entered 30 Nov 2019Less than 6 months.read 6 Sep 20260–6 months6 years 9 months1354%Overdueby 6 years 3 months
Feed and Grow: FishGreens s.r.o. · entered 8 Jan 2016Feed and Grow: FishGreens s.r.o. · entered 8 Jan 2016One year. During this time we want to test the specific new additions and focus on improving them.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 8 months1067%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
SailwindRaw Lion Workshop · entered 18 Oct 2021SailwindRaw Lion Workshop · entered 18 Oct 2021A very optimistic release target is Christmas 2021. More realistic date would be the first half of 2022.read 5 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20224 years 11 months733%Overdueby 4 years 3 months
The Political ProcessVerlumino Studios LLC · entered 22 Nov 2019The Political ProcessVerlumino Studios LLC · entered 22 Nov 2019I will probably keep the game in early access as long as new features are regularly being added to the game. My estimate is approximately one year in early access, but that could change depending on how many suggestions I receive from the community.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 10 months679%Overdueby 5 years 10 months
WGT GolfWorld Golf Tour, LLC · entered 13 Apr 2020WGT GolfWorld Golf Tour, LLC · entered 13 Apr 2020We expect to be in Early Access for approximately 12 months as we continue working on improving the game. That said, our time in Early Access could extend beyond that until we feel we've got it right. You'll be the first to know about updates to our timeline -- whether that means we're ready sooner than expected, or need a little more time.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 5 months640%Overdueby 5 years 5 months
TrackDayRMadCow S.r.l. · entered 17 Mar 2021TrackDayRMadCow S.r.l. · entered 17 Mar 2021We think that our game will be in Early Access al least for 12 months to complete the core and all the game mechanics.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months5 years 6 months548%Overdueby 4 years 6 months
FPV Kamikaze DroneHFM Games · entered 15 Dec 2023FPV Kamikaze DroneHFM Games · entered 15 Dec 2023The time the game will remain in Early Access will depend on community feedback and our commitment to achieving a high level of quality. We intend to regularly update the game, adding new content and features, with a tentative goal to release from Early Access by mid-2024. Our main objective is to deliver a fully polished version of the game that meets player expectations.read 5 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20242 years 9 months468%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Spaceflight SimulatorTeam Curiosity ✦ · entered 18 Feb 2022Spaceflight SimulatorTeam Curiosity ✦ · entered 18 Feb 2022We estimate the Early Access period to roughly last from 9 to 12 months.read 5 Sep 20269–12 months4 years 7 months455%Overdueby 3 years 7 months
Sleeve ShockTHM Studios · entered 16 Aug 2023Sleeve ShockTHM Studios · entered 16 Aug 2023Until the story content is completed, looking to finish approximately mid 2024, with regular content updates each month.read 7 Sep 202610 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20243 years 1 month367%Overdueby 2 years 3 months
Ages of Conflict: World War SimulatorJoySpark Games · entered 17 Feb 2023Ages of Conflict: World War SimulatorJoySpark Games · entered 17 Feb 2023Early Access period will end once the game is in a state where it doesn't necessarily "need" any more updates. There is no concrete date yet, but likely within a yearread 5 Sep 20260–12 months3 years 7 months355%Overdueby 2 years 7 months
Space Simulation ToolkitPavel Kudinov · entered 5 Jun 2020Space Simulation ToolkitPavel Kudinov · entered 5 Jun 2020The game will remain in Early Access for about 2 years.read 6 Sep 2026about 2 years6 years 3 months313%Overdueby 4 years 3 months
The Zone - FPV Drone SimulatorNils Vollenbruch (@nils vo) · entered 7 Mar 2025The Zone - FPV Drone SimulatorNils Vollenbruch (@nils vo) · entered 7 Mar 20253-6 monthsread 7 Sep 20263–6 months18 months301%Overdueby 12 months
Casino SimulatorGame Studios · entered 8 Nov 2024Casino SimulatorGame Studios · entered 8 Nov 2024We plan to keep our game in Early Access for 8 months.read 6 Sep 2026about 8 months22 months274%Overdueby 14 months
Feed The CupsIndieArk · entered 21 Feb 2024Feed The CupsIndieArk · entered 21 Feb 2024About 8-12 months, depending on how much changes or additions we need to make to the game system before the final completion.read 6 Sep 20268–12 months2 years 7 months254%Overdueby 19 months
Derail ValleyAltfuture · entered 25 Jan 2019Derail ValleyAltfuture · entered 25 Jan 2019We've set a really high bar for what we want the complete Derail Valley to be - the best train simulator game in the world. We're working towards completing it in a couple of years, if all goes well.read 5 Sep 202624–36 months7 years 7 months254%Overdueby 4 years 7 months
WorldBox - God SimulatorMaxim Karpenko · entered 2 Dec 2021WorldBox - God SimulatorMaxim Karpenko · entered 2 Dec 2021There are many ideas that we want to add to the game before coming out from Early Access. We plan to be in Early Access roughly for 2 years.read 6 Sep 2026about 2 years4 years 9 months238%Overdueby 2 years 9 months
Motor Town: Behind The WheelP3 Games · entered 17 Dec 2021Motor Town: Behind The WheelP3 Games · entered 17 Dec 2021We think it would be 1 ~ 2 Years to finish. With regular updates within every month.read 6 Sep 202612–24 months4 years 9 months236%Overdueby 2 years 9 months
Gaggi ClickerGaggisoft · entered 25 Jul 2024Gaggi ClickerGaggisoft · entered 25 Jul 2024I plan for the game to remain in development for approximately a year before leaving Early Access. However, I don't want to commit to a specific date. The game will only be fully released once it meets my high standards for quality and content depth. My goal is to ensure that the gaming experience is compelling on all levels and provides players with a comprehensive, high-quality adventure.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 1 month212%Overdueby 13 months
Parisian Bistro SimulatorQuark Studios · entered 24 Aug 2025Parisian Bistro SimulatorQuark Studios · entered 24 Aug 2025We expect the game to remain in Early Access for a few months. This will depend on player feedback and the time required to implement all the features planned in the roadmap, as well as to fine-tune the game to ensure an experience that meets expectations.the store says it leaves Early Access on 18 Sep 20263–6 months12 months208%Overdueby 6 months
TCG Card Shop SimulatorOPNeon Games · entered 15 Sep 2024TCG Card Shop SimulatorOPNeon Games · entered 15 Sep 2024Early Access phase is estimated to last about a year, although this timeline may be adjusted based on player feedback.the store says it leaves Early Access on 16 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years198%Overdueby 12 months
Replikant ChatReplikant · entered 14 Nov 2024Replikant ChatReplikant · entered 14 Nov 2024We anticipate Replikant Chat to be in Early Access for approximately 6-12 months. However, the nature of AI development and the potential for new breakthroughs may affect this timeline. We're committed to regular updates and will keep our community informed of any changes to this estimate.read 7 Sep 20266–12 months22 months181%Overdueby 10 months
Horse Racing ManagerSheep Meadow Road Games · entered 24 Oct 2025Horse Racing ManagerSheep Meadow Road Games · entered 24 Oct 2025We expect to remain in Early Access for approximately six months, all depending on how development progresses.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months10 months174%Overdueby 4 months
Fast Food SimulatorNo Ceiling Games · entered 10 Dec 2024Fast Food SimulatorNo Ceiling Games · entered 10 Dec 2024We plan to keep our game in early access for approximately 6 months to 1 year. However, this timeframe may not always be exact. Depending on the feedback from the community and the new features we plan to add, this period may vary. Our goal is to make the game as good as possible before moving to the full release.read 6 Sep 20266–12 months21 months174%Overdueby 9 months
Roadside ResearchOro Interactive · entered 12 Feb 2026Roadside ResearchOro Interactive · entered 12 Feb 2026We are keeping the Early Access period to around a year. We plan on providing regular, smaller, updates on a frequent basis with large systems-wide updates every 3-4 months. Regularly updating the game every so often and creating new features for players to try are planned and vital to the game’s development.read 6 Sep 20263–4 months7 months170%Overdueby 3 months
Assetto Corsa EVO505 Games · entered 16 Jan 2025Assetto Corsa EVO505 Games · entered 16 Jan 2025We're aiming to have the full 1.0 release ready within less than one year from the start of Early Access. We believe this timeframe strikes the right balance between gathering crucial community feedback and delivering a polished, complete experience. Of course, game development is a dynamic process, and we'll keep you informed every step of the way if any adjustments to the timeline become necessary.read 6 Sep 20260–12 months20 months164%Overdueby 8 months
taCamDIG Games · entered 28 Jan 2025taCamDIG Games · entered 28 Jan 2025I plan for taCam to remain in Early Access for approximately 12 months.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months19 months161%Overdueby 7 months
Hard BulletGexagonVR · entered 22 Oct 2020Hard BulletGexagonVR · entered 22 Oct 2020After we finish our newest RIDE mode in summer 2024, we’ll focus on the next and final game mode that will bring larger locations, more randomness, new AI, and (hopefully) a more story-driven narrative to the game. Stay tuned and join our communities for more info: Discordread 6 Sep 20263 years 10 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20245 years 11 months153%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
Tawa : Lost in TimeDrexTheDrake · entered 28 Jul 2025Tawa : Lost in TimeDrexTheDrake · entered 28 Jul 2025We expect the game to remain in Early Access for several months, but this may change depending on player feedback and development progress.read 6 Sep 20263–9 months13 months148%Overdueby 4 months
Wreckfest 2THQ Nordic · entered 20 Mar 2025Wreckfest 2THQ Nordic · entered 20 Mar 2025We expect a minimum timeframe of 12 months. But because development time heavily depends on the community feedback we are getting during early access, the real duration can vary.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months18 months147%Overdueby 6 months
Bunker Constructor SimulatorTerno Games · entered 16 Dec 2025Bunker Constructor SimulatorTerno Games · entered 16 Dec 2025At this moment, the release is planned about six months after the start of early access. However, this deadline can be changed if there are many interesting requests from the players. Any release date changes will be posted on the game's page.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months9 months145%Overdueby 3 months
Heroes' Vow: Three KingdomsFree Wing · entered 26 Mar 2025Heroes' Vow: Three KingdomsFree Wing · entered 26 Mar 2025It may take us a year to perfect the subsequent content of the game, or maybe longer.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months17 months145%Overdueby 5 months
Towerfolk99 Interactive · entered 3 Feb 2026Towerfolk99 Interactive · entered 3 Feb 2026I don't want to give a precise timeframe, but I estimate that the development process may be completed within approximately 4–5 months. The pace of development will depend on community feedback, the scope of the systems we plan to add, and the balancing needs of the game. I plan to move Towerfolk to full release once it feels stable and complete.the store says it leaves Early Access on 9 Oct 20264–5 months7 months142%Overdueby 2 months
PLATiNA :: LABHIGH-END Games · entered 10 Apr 2025PLATiNA :: LABHIGH-END Games · entered 10 Apr 2025We plan to run Early Access for 8 to 12 months, aiming for a full release in early 2026.the store says it leaves Early Access on 10 Sep 20268–12 months17 months141%Overdueby 5 months
FlyoutStonext Games · entered 17 Nov 2023FlyoutStonext Games · entered 17 Nov 2023Flyout will be ready to exit Early Access once all current and planned editor and sandbox features have been implemented and polished and the game has been made more accessible to a wider audience. This will take approximately two years.read 5 Sep 2026about 2 years2 years 10 months140%Overdueby 10 months
RailroaderGiraffe Lab LLC · entered 7 Dec 2023RailroaderGiraffe Lab LLC · entered 7 Dec 2023Our current estimate is 12 to 24 months.read 6 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 9 months138%Overdueby 9 months
ObserveKisotik Games · entered 15 May 2025ObserveKisotik Games · entered 15 May 2025Longer than I first said, When I wrote this page I guessed a year. That year came and went, because each update kept opening up something more worth doing than shipping 1.0 on schedule. So instead of a date, here's the condition. Observe leaves Early Access when the systems that decide whether a nation survives (economy, stability and rebellion, war, the nuclear age) are all in place and balanced against each other, when the tutorial teaches all of them, and when the Arena has run a full ranked season from start to finish. My honest estimate for that is another year. If it slips again, the updates keep coming in the meantime, which is the part I can actually promise.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months132%Overdueby 4 months
Call to Arms: Panzer EliteDigitalmindsoft Publishing · entered 19 Sep 2025Call to Arms: Panzer EliteDigitalmindsoft Publishing · entered 19 Sep 2025The game is scheduled for release nine months after the start of Early Access, and we are working with discipline toward that goal. However, our top priority is to ensure it reaches its full potential, both for the community and our team. We stick to our internal deadlines as closely as possible, but quality always comes first. If needed, we’ll make slight adjustments to our plans. Our goal is to strike the right balance between staying on schedule and taking more time when it results in a better experience for players.read 6 Sep 2026about 9 months12 months129%Overdueby 3 months
Doodle EmpiresTurtle Stack Games · entered 30 May 2025Doodle EmpiresTurtle Stack Games · entered 30 May 2025I'm currently thinking a few months to a year.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months15 months127%Overdueby 3 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 months118%Overdueby 2 months
your wife, mother and daughterClementine · entered 11 Jul 2025your wife, mother and daughterClementine · entered 11 Jul 2025About 6 months to 1 yearread 7 Sep 20266–12 months14 months116%Overdueby 2 months
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 7 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 2 months109%Overdueby 2 months
Captain of IndustryMaFi Games · entered 31 May 2022Captain of IndustryMaFi Games · entered 31 May 2022Our timeline is still uncertain, but we expect 2-4 more years in EA (as of 2026). We’ll leave Early Access when the game is feature-complete to our vision and meets our quality bar.read 6 Sep 202624–48 months4 years 3 months107%Overdueby 3 months
Automation - The Car Company Tycoon GameCamshaft Software Ltd · entered 12 Mar 2015Automation - The Car Company Tycoon GameCamshaft Software Ltd · entered 12 Mar 2015Automation continues to be in active development, and will continue to be in development for the foreseeable future. Once the three-part Supercharger Update suite is completed, tentatively planned for early-to-mid 2026, Automation’s Car and Engine Designers will be considered feature complete according to our original plans, and development will re-focus on Campaign Mode.read 5 Sep 202611 years 4 monthsuntil 30 Jun 202611 years 6 months101%Overdueby 2 months
System.ExecuteTMHS Digital · entered 7 Mar 2026System.ExecuteTMHS Digital · entered 7 Mar 2026Targeting 3 to 6 months. The game is already fully playable end-to-end, so this isn't about finishing it. It's about refining it with real player feedback before calling it 1.0.read 7 Sep 20263–6 months6 months101%Overdueby 2 days
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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.