Early Access

The action roguelike Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel has launched in early access on PC, already earning a high rating on Steam. At the time of writing, the game holds 93% positive reviews.

Developer The Wandering Band LLC and publisher Stray Fawn Publishing have released a new city-building RPG simulator, Airborne Empire, in early access on Steam. Initial reviews on Steam are positive, with a 90% rating at the time of writing.

Independent studio Fatbot Games, s. r. o. has released a new gameplay trailer for the fast-paced retro shooter Gravelord. The trailer reveals the exact early access release date on Steam — January 22 of this year.

Publisher MicroProse Software and developer Misultin Studios have launched a first-person shooter called EXFIL in Steam Early Access. According to the creators, the game will be enhanced with sandbox elements.

The first-person slasher named VOIN, developed by solo creator Nikita Sozidar, has launched in early access on Steam, with tinyBuild as the publisher. Initial reviews are positive.

Publisher RockGame S.A. and developer BeryMery have released the survival simulator Astrometica in Steam Early Access, and gamers are already calling it "Subnautica in Space". The game's rating currently stands at 91%.

Ascension Studio has released an old-school third-person shooter called C.A.S.T. in early access on Steam, styled after PS One projects. The initial gamer reviews are positive, with the game holding a 100% rating at the time of writing.

The post-apocalyptic MMO survival game Dustland has entered Steam Early Access. Until December 23rd, it's available at a 15% discount.

Brendan Greene, the creator of PUBG: Battlegrounds, has unveiled three projects his new studio, PlayerUnknown Productions, is currently working on after a long silence.

GRENARC LLC and MISSING GAME STUDIO have released a first-person shooter called Operation Athena in Steam Early Access. The game features both a single-player mode and an online co-op mode supporting up to 4 players.

Publisher Fulqrum Publishing and developer Dreamate have released the steampunk RPG New Arc Line in early access on Steam, where it currently holds a 95% rating.

The early access launch of the adventure sandbox game Towers of Aghasba on Steam and PS5 has received mixed reviews from gamers, currently holding a 53% rating at the time of writing.

Ocean Drive Studio has released an RPG titled Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch in Steam Early Access, featuring roguelike elements and turn-based battles. Early reviews are positive, boasting a 100% rating at the time of writing.

Smilegate and POLYMORPH Studio have released an RPG called IfSunSets in Steam Early Access. In this game, players must survive on the cursed island of Luminora, which is teeming with terrifying monsters. The initial reviews are mixed, with a rating of 61% at the time of writing.

Motion Twin, the studio behind Dead Cells, has released their new game Windblown in early access on Steam. The project has already garnered a 93% positive rating from players.

Gunzilla Games has released the visually stunning third-person shooter Off The Grid in early access, developed with the involvement of Neill Blomkamp, the director of films such as District 9, Chappie, and Gran Turismo.

Independent developer Danny Garay has released an old-school action platformer, Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists, in early access on Steam. The game draws heavy inspiration from the cult classic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.