Early Access
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The Legend of Khiimori Corruption Update Expands Survival and World Threats
Mindscape and Aesir Interactive have released the Corruption Update for The Legend of Khiimori in Early Access, introducing corrupted lands, new survival mechanics, and the powerful Breton horse breed across Steam and Epic Games Store
SEED Early Access Launches: Build Persistent Societies on a New Planet
Klang has launched SEED in Early Access, offering a persistent MMO simulation where players create autonomous Seedlings and shape societies on a newly colonised world, with systems inspired by RimWorld and The Sims
Emergency Call 112 - The Firefighting Simulation 3 enters Steam Early Access
Aerosoft and crenetic have announced Emergency Call 112 - The Firefighting Simulation 3 will launch in Steam Early Access on 5 August 2026, with a full PC release and console versions planned for later
Mazey Village Early Access Release Set for 5 August on Steam
Slappy Inc. has confirmed Mazey Village, a village-restoration adventure with maze exploration and light puzzles, will enter Steam Early Access for PC on 5 August 2026, with a playable demo available ahead of launch
Mimic Early Access Release Date Set for 27 October on PC
Ryan Laley Games has confirmed that Mimic, a social-deduction survival horror game, will enter Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store for Windows PC on 27 October 2026, with console versions planned for 2027
Mandate Order Reveals Why City Resources Alone Don't Guarantee War Readiness
Mandate Order's latest update highlights that food, population and weapons are not enough to prepare a city for war-true readiness depends on how well resources can be mobilised without crippling the settlement's economy
Mandate Order Early Access Reveals City-Building and War Are Deeply Linked
Mandate Order, set for Early Access on 12 August 2026, challenges players to balance city growth and military recruitment, with every decision affecting both survival and strategy in its ancient Chinese setting
Follow Us Early Access update overhauls Level 2 as development pauses
Game Atelier has delivered a major Early Access update for Follow Us, reworking the second level and adding controller and Steam Deck support, but ongoing development is now on hold due to low sales
Locomochi opens first public playtest during Steam Train Fest
Little Lantern Games has launched the first public playtest for Locomochi, a toy train puzzle game, offering limited early access to select players exclusively via Steam's Train Fest event
Polylithic Leaves Early Access With Major Update and Full Release Date
Polylithic, the Stone Age tribe-builder from Polyperfect, will exit Early Access on Steam on 25 August 2026, introducing new features, expanded co-op, and a significant content update for its 1.0 launch
ZeroSpace Enters Early Access on Steam with Campaign and Tournament
Starlance Studios has released ZeroSpace in Early Access on Steam, offering the first act of its campaign, multiple multiplayer modes, and a launch tournament, with player feedback set to shape the road to version 1.0
Palworld 1.0 Update Delivers Smoother Progression and Story Content
Palworld's 1.0 release introduces a more stable experience, improved progression, and a new story structure, addressing many of the technical and design issues seen during Early Access