# EA Tracker — Steam Early Access Abandonment & Update Cadence Database

> EA Tracker (https://eatracker.clear-frames.com) is an automated, deterministic database tracking 251 Steam Early Access games daily. It answers "Is [Game] abandoned?", "When was [Game] last updated?", and "Did [Game] keep updating after 1.0?" using verified Steam Community Announcements (feed_type = 1) and Steam PICS public depot build timestamps.

## Key Global Statistics (October 2026 Snapshot)
- Total Steam Early Access Games Tracked: 251
- Active (Patch <= 90d or Dev Post <= 60d): 219 (87.3% of catalog)
- Slowing Down (91-180d since activity): 11 (4.4% of catalog)
- Stalled (181-365d or talk-without-shipping > 365d): 8 (3.2% of catalog)
- Likely Abandoned (> 365d without patch, post, or build): 6 (2.4% of catalog)
- Combined 12+ Months Without Update: 14 (5.6% of catalog)
- Graduated to 1.0 Release: 7
- Catalog source: database

## Canonical Directories & Datasets
- [Abandoned Early Access Games List](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/abandoned-early-access-games)
- [Longest Running Early Access Games Ranking](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/longest-early-access-games)
- [Recently Updated Early Access Games](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/recently-updated-early-access-games)
- [Coming to 1.0 Soon](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/coming-to-1-0-soon)
- [Recently Left Early Access](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/recently-left-early-access)
- [Graduated 1.0 Games & Post-Launch Patch Audit](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/left-early-access)
- [Annual Early Access Statistics Report](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/stats)
- [Deterministic Scoring Methodology](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/methodology)
- [Database health (row count only)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/api/health/db)

## Tracked Game Audits (Direct Verdict Citations)
- [Valheim (LEFT_EARLY_ACCESS · Score 96/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/valheim): Left Early Access on Sep 9, 2026 — updated 7 times since 1.0. Last update: Oct 15, 2026.
- [Project Zomboid (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/project-zomboid): Active — last game update shipped 28 days ago (Sep 28, 2026).
- [Phasmophobia (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/phasmophobia): Active — last game update shipped 18 days ago (Oct 8, 2026).
- [Deep Rock Galactic (LEFT_EARLY_ACCESS · Score 89/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/deep-rock-galactic): Left Early Access on May 13, 2020 — updated 25 times since 1.0. Last update: Sep 22, 2026.
- [7 Days to Die (LEFT_EARLY_ACCESS · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/7-days-to-die): Left Early Access on Jul 25, 2024 — updated 64 times since 1.0. Last update: Oct 5, 2026.
- [Lethal Company (STALLED · Score 48/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/lethal-company): Stalled — last developer activity 6 months ago (Apr 17, 2026). Last update: Apr 17, 2026.
- [BeamNG.drive (ACTIVE · Score 82/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/beamng-drive): Active — last game update shipped 4 days ago (Oct 22, 2026).
- [Schedule I (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/schedule-i): Active — last game update shipped 17 days ago (Oct 9, 2026).
- [VRChat (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/vrchat): Active — last game update shipped 17 days ago (Oct 9, 2026).
- [Path of Exile 2 (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/path-of-exile-2): Active — last game update shipped 21 days ago (Oct 6, 2026).
- [ULTRAKILL (STALLED · Score 73/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/ultrakill): Stalled — last developer activity 6 months ago (Apr 25, 2026). Last update: Apr 25, 2026.
- [R.E.P.O. (SLOWING · Score 82/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/r-e-p-o): Slowing down — no patch or developer post for 4 months (last: Jun 5, 2026).
- [Scrap Mechanic (LEFT_EARLY_ACCESS · Score 95/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/scrap-mechanic): Left Early Access on Jul 24, 2026 — updated 8 times since 1.0. Last update: Sep 21, 2026.
- [Enshrouded (LEFT_EARLY_ACCESS · Score 100/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/enshrouded): Left Early Access on Oct 15, 2026 — updated 4 times since 1.0. Last update: Oct 21, 2026.
- [BattleBit Remastered (STALLED · Score 42/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/battlebit-remastered): Stalled — developer posted on Jul 27, 2026, but no game update in 12 months (last patch: Oct 14, 2025).
- [Manor Lords (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/manor-lords): Active — last game update shipped 27 days ago (Sep 29, 2026).
- [Subnautica 2 (ACTIVE · Score 95/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/subnautica-2): Active — last game update shipped 20 days ago (Oct 6, 2026).
- [Slay the Spire 2 (ACTIVE · Score 94/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/slay-the-spire-2): Active — last game update shipped 74 days ago (Aug 14, 2026).
- [skate. (ACTIVE · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/skate): Active — last game update shipped 13 days ago (Oct 13, 2026).
- [The Isle (ACTIVE · Score 80/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/the-isle): Active — last developer post 26 days ago (Sep 30, 2026).
- [ARK: Survival Ascended (ACTIVE · Score 83/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/ark-survival-ascended): Active — last game update shipped 9 days ago (Oct 17, 2026).
- [Icarus (LEFT_EARLY_ACCESS · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/icarus): Left Early Access on Dec 3, 2021 — updated 96 times since 1.0. Last update: Oct 15, 2026.
- [Core Keeper (LEFT_EARLY_ACCESS · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/core-keeper): Left Early Access on Aug 27, 2024 — updated 64 times since 1.0. Last update: Oct 9, 2026.
- [Gray Zone Warfare (ACTIVE · Score 100/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/gray-zone-warfare): Active — last game update shipped 5 days ago (Oct 21, 2026).
- [Ravenfield (ACTIVE · Score 92/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/ravenfield): Active — last game update shipped 31 days ago (Sep 25, 2026).
- [WorldBox - God Simulator (SLOWING · Score 52/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/worldbox-god-simulator): Stalled — developer posted on Jun 7, 2026, but no game update in 13 months (last patch: Sep 13, 2025).
- [Kerbal Space Program 2 (LIKELY_ABANDONED · Score 0/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/kerbal-space-program-2): Likely abandoned — no patch or developer post on Steam for 28 months (last: Jun 11, 2024).
- [MX Bikes (SLOWING · Score 50/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/mx-bikes): Slowing down — no patch or developer post for 4 months (last: Jun 10, 2026).
- [The Long Drive (LIKELY_ABANDONED · Score 3/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/the-long-drive): Likely abandoned — no patch or developer post on Steam for 16 months (last: Jul 3, 2025).
- [Dyson Sphere Program (ACTIVE · Score 96/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/dyson-sphere-program): Active — last game update shipped 11 days ago (Oct 15, 2026).
- [The Coffin of Andy and Leyley (SLOWING · Score 55/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/the-coffin-of-andy-and-leyley): Slowing down — no patch or developer post for 3 months (last: Jul 1, 2026).
- [SurrounDead (ACTIVE · Score 80/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/surroundead): Stalled — developer posted on Sep 29, 2026, but no game update in 14 months (last patch: Aug 16, 2025).
- [ATLYSS (STALLED · Score 59/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/atlyss): Stalled — last developer activity 9 months ago (Jan 13, 2026). Last update: Jan 13, 2026.
- [Liar's Bar (SLOWING · Score 79/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/liar-s-bar): Slowing down — no patch or developer post for 3 months (last: Jul 3, 2026).
- [Backrooms: Escape Together (ACTIVE · Score 88/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/backrooms-escape-together): Active — last game update shipped 43 days ago (Sep 14, 2026).
- [Paralives (ACTIVE · Score 100/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/paralives): Active — last game update shipped 10 days ago (Oct 16, 2026).
- [inZOI (ACTIVE · Score 100/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/inzoi): Active — last game update shipped 6 days ago (Oct 20, 2026).
- [Grounded 2 (ACTIVE · Score 100/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/grounded-2): Active — last game update shipped 6 days ago (Oct 20, 2026).
- [Feed and Grow: Fish (LIKELY_ABANDONED · Score 0/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/feed-and-grow-fish): Likely abandoned — no patch or developer post on Steam for 47 months (last: Dec 1, 2022).
- [Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game (ACTIVE · Score 94/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/automation-the-car-company-tycoon-game): Active — last game update shipped 57 days ago (Aug 31, 2026).
- [Witchfire (SLOWING · Score 89/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/witchfire): Slowing down — no patch or developer post for 2 months (last: Jul 30, 2026).
- [Stoneshard (ACTIVE · Score 94/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/stoneshard): Active — last game update shipped 70 days ago (Aug 17, 2026).
- [War of Rights (ACTIVE · Score 83/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/war-of-rights): Active — last game update shipped 23 days ago (Oct 3, 2026).
- [Bellwright (ACTIVE · Score 95/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/bellwright): Active — last game update shipped 55 days ago (Sep 1, 2026).
- [Inside the Backrooms (ACTIVE · Score 76/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/inside-the-backrooms): Active — last game update shipped 88 days ago (Jul 30, 2026).
- [9 Kings (ACTIVE · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/9-kings): Active — last game update shipped 18 days ago (Oct 8, 2026).
- [Fellowship (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/fellowship): Active — last game update shipped 26 days ago (Sep 30, 2026).
- [Exanima (ACTIVE · Score 87/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/exanima): Active — last game update shipped 18 days ago (Oct 8, 2026).
- [GeoGuessr Steam Edition (ACTIVE · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/geoguessr-steam-edition): Active — last game update shipped 6 days ago (Oct 20, 2026).
- [Nuclear Nightmare (ACTIVE · Score 100/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/nuclear-nightmare): Active — last game update shipped 8 days ago (Oct 18, 2026).
- [Assetto Corsa EVO (ACTIVE · Score 97/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/assetto-corsa-evo): Active — last game update shipped 47 days ago (Sep 9, 2026).
- [MENACE (ACTIVE · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/menace): Active — last game update shipped 11 days ago (Oct 15, 2026).
- [SCP: 5K (SLOWING · Score 53/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/scp-5k): Slowing down — no patch or developer post for 3 months (last: Jul 2, 2026).
- [Jump Space (ACTIVE · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/jump-space): Active — last game update shipped 18 days ago (Oct 8, 2026).
- [Travellers Rest (ACTIVE · Score 100/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/travellers-rest): Active — last game update shipped 48 days ago (Sep 8, 2026).
- [Tiny Rogues (STALLED · Score 45/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/tiny-rogues): Stalled — developer posted on Sep 4, 2026, but no game update in 12 months (last patch: Oct 3, 2025).
- [Baldi's Basics Plus (ACTIVE · Score 90/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/baldi-s-basics-plus): Slowing down — no patch or developer post for 2 months (last: Aug 1, 2026).
- [Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/cosmoteer-starship-architect-commander): Active — last game update shipped 24 days ago (Oct 3, 2026).
- [Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (ACTIVE · Score 97/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/deep-rock-galactic-rogue-core-2605790): Active — last game update shipped 35 days ago (Sep 21, 2026).
- [Craftopia (ACTIVE · Score 94/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/craftopia): Active — last game update shipped 53 days ago (Sep 4, 2026).
- [Mist Survival (ACTIVE · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/mist-survival): Active — last developer post 16 days ago (Oct 10, 2026).
- [Subsistence (ACTIVE · Score 67/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/subsistence): Active — last game update shipped 39 days ago (Sep 18, 2026).
- [Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (ACTIVE · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/heroes-of-might-and-magic-olden-era): Active — last game update shipped 24 days ago (Oct 2, 2026).
- [My Winter Car (ACTIVE · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/my-winter-car): Active — last game update shipped 18 days ago (Oct 8, 2026).
- [Aviassembly (ACTIVE · Score 95/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/aviassembly): Active — last game update shipped 44 days ago (Sep 12, 2026).
- [Derail Valley (SLOWING · Score 57/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/derail-valley): Stalled — developer posted on Jul 20, 2026, but no game update in 12 months (last patch: Oct 4, 2025).
- [Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator (ACTIVE · Score 96/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/ages-of-conflict-world-war-simulator): Active — last game update shipped 39 days ago (Sep 17, 2026).
- [Road to Vostok (ACTIVE · Score 96/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/road-to-vostok): Active — last game update shipped 11 days ago (Oct 15, 2026).
- [Blood Trail (STALLED · Score 26/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/blood-trail): Stalled — developer posted on Sep 5, 2026, but no game update in 17 months (last patch: May 25, 2025).
- [Spaceflight Simulator (STALLED · Score 51/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/spaceflight-simulator): Stalled — last developer activity 6 months ago (Apr 11, 2026). Last update: Mar 31, 2026.
- [Colony Survival (ACTIVE · Score 91/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/colony-survival): Active — last game update shipped 41 days ago (Sep 15, 2026).
- [Captain of Industry (ACTIVE · Score 97/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/captain-of-industry): Active — last game update shipped 33 days ago (Sep 23, 2026).
- [Incursion Red River (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/incursion-red-river): Active — last developer post 25 days ago (Oct 1, 2026).
- [Beasts of Bermuda (ACTIVE · Score 86/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/beasts-of-bermuda): Active — last game update shipped 6 days ago (Oct 20, 2026).
- [Windblown (ACTIVE · Score 99/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/windblown): Active — last game update shipped 88 days ago (Jul 30, 2026).
- [HARD BULLET (ACTIVE · Score 98/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/hard-bullet): Active — last game update shipped 25 days ago (Oct 1, 2026).
- [Fast Food Simulator (ACTIVE · Score 68/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/fast-food-simulator): Stalled — developer posted on Oct 20, 2026, but no game update in 12 months (last patch: Oct 9, 2025).
- [Kingdoms Reborn (STALLED · Score 41/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/kingdoms-reborn): Stalled — last developer activity 8 months ago (Feb 17, 2026). Last update: Feb 17, 2026.
- [Assetto Corsa Rally (ACTIVE · Score 95/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/assetto-corsa-rally): Active — last game update shipped 46 days ago (Sep 10, 2026).
- [Selaco (SLOWING · Score 56/100)](https://eatracker.clear-frames.com/game/selaco): Slowing down — no patch or developer post for 4 months (last: Jun 26, 2026).