Best Early Access Games Released in 2025

Early access games are a way for developers to take player feedback and cash in from an earlier stage in game development. This can be a double-edged sword, as not all games manage to implement the feedback they receive, or to end the game. But for many titles, early access is just a chance to grow from good to great.

These titles were all released in 2025, and each has reviews that are either very positive or overwhelmingly positive. Early access here could be a chance to jump on a hot title before the price goes up. While the games may change, all offer a great experience right now.

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He's coming

He Is Coming is a roguelite RPG auto-battler that sees you face off against the Demon King. This old school pixel art gem requires you to think fast and move faster. You will face a new enemy every three days and must find weapons and upgrade your build to defeat them.

Be sure to challenge those you can defeat to earn their loot, but be careful of the unexpected. There are many challenges to face and powerful building combinations to learn. Those who loved this game praise the fast pace and retro approach to the genre.

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Super Fantasy Kingdom

In Super Fantasy Kingdom, you spend your days rebuilding your city before night falls and the enemy attacks. City builder by day, roguelike by night, this mix of genres also includes elements of auto-battle, tower defense and exploration. Whatever you like, you'll find some of it here in this pixel-perfect world.

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Fans praise the games for being compelling, rewarding and with a good balance. You'll find a good-sized world to explore, rebuild and defend against those who try to turn it into ruins.

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The Last Warden

In The Last Caretaker, you take on the role of a robot, tasked with rebuilding humanity from a broken world. You have to explore, scavenge and craft to gather everything you need to succeed. The open world survival game lets you travel from place to place in a ship and find lost pieces of a larger puzzle.

Just beware of the darkness. As night falls, the world becomes full of creatures that you must defend against. Players praise the meaningful upgrade system, the cleansing gameplay and the unique world.

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City To City

Town To City is a cozy city builder set in a blocky world that looks like it was assembled with tiny micro blocks. You get the freedom to create your dream city. You have to build it from the ground up and put in place the right infrastructure for your residents to thrive.

The gridless building system offers real freedom to grow however you want. Players have praised the easy-to-understand mechanics, relaxing gameplay, and slower pace that allows for a few missteps along the way.

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Jump spaces

Jump Space is a co-op sci-fi shooter that sees teams of up to four people take on missions to explore the galaxy, upgrade your ship and survive the hostiles you encounter along the way. You will fight both on planetary surfaces and in space as you work together to survive and triumph.

Players praise the ship combat, smooth gameplay and seamless transitions between ship and space. Although you can travel alone, most recommend bringing a friend or two for the best experience.

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Titan Quest 2

An action RPG inspired by Greek mythology, Titan Quest 2 sees you arm yourself for an epic quest through ancient Greece to stop Nemesis, the goddess of retribution who takes her role a little too far. You will fight alongside other gods as you try to stop the corruption she unleashes on the world.

The plot and setting have both been praised, with the pace said to be a bit faster than the game's predecessor. This is true Early Access, with a currently unfinished storyline, so just be aware that you can't reach the final destination yet and must travel with the developers.

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Vein

If you want to take your chances in a post-apocalyptic world, Vein is for you. This multiplayer sandbox survival game sees you explore the ruined world to collect supplies. You must fight bandits, loot stores and defend your home and supplies from the hordes of hostile zombies.

You can play alone or with friends, and players have enjoyed the focus on rebuilding, with threats arriving at a more manageable pace than similar games, allowing you to start rebuilding the world properly.

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9 kings

If you're looking for a fast-paced roguelike where you can build an empire and face mighty kings, 9 Kings is for you. Use your ability decks to build your army to grow your kingdom and conquer the world. You start with a capital and grow from there.

Players have praised the combination of kingdom management and roguelite features that allow you to build ridiculously powerful build combinations to truly live your best life, at the expense of everyone else.

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Grounded 2

Grounded 2 once again sees you venture into a world where everyday insects can become very real threats due to your shrunken size. In this action-adventure sequel, you build a base to explore a new area of ​​the world that we saw in the first game. You need to craft some weapons and armor and keep track of your adventures.

The new strollers are very popular, and there is a lot to do in this new world. The story is also still present, and the vibes of the first game are completely intact.

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Water park simulator

Waterpark Simulator sees you start with a small pool and expand it into the water park of your dreams, complete with custom slides, unique pool designs and some funky physics. You need good leadership skills as well as building skills to make enough profit to increase your workforce and expand your water park.

The odd guest behavior, ragdoll physics, and the ability to get some power to flush into the side, thanks to your water gun, are all on the list of accolades. If you've ever wanted a simple, funky and unique water park builder then check this one out.