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Early Access games that will cost more at 1.0

The developers of these games say the price is going up, so buying in Early Access is the cheapest way in.

Showing 32 of 32. AI-disclosed games are included and labelled.

  • Confirmed

    Lightyear Frontier

    “This will be the last sale during Early Access, meaning it's your last chance to get the game at its current lowest price before the price increase at 1.0 .”

    Developer post on Steam, Sep 29, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Oct 30, 2026
    Last public update
    Nov 4, 2026
  • Confirmed

    Gloomsday

    “The demo is forever free, and the full release will come with an increase in price.”

    Developer post on Steam, Aug 17, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Oct 2, 2026
    Last public update
    Oct 2, 2026
  • ConfirmedAI disclosed

    Starminer

    “When v1.0 (full release) arrives, we will increase the price of the game.”

    Steam store Early Access FAQ, checked Oct 28, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Sep 26, 2026
    Last public update
    Oct 15, 2026
  • Confirmed

    HALFTIME Manager

    “At release on 1 November 2026, I'll raise the price moderately - by then there's a lot more in the game than at the start of Early Access.”

    Steam store Early Access FAQ, checked Oct 28, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Aug 29, 2026
    Last public update
    Nov 4, 2026
  • Confirmed

    Hell Maiden

    “Yes, Hell Maiden will see a price increase upon the release of its full version.”

    Steam store Early Access FAQ, checked Oct 28, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Aug 14, 2026
    Last public update
    Aug 14, 2026
  • Confirmed

    GTTOD

    “The news is this: GTTOD is finally leaving Early Access and the price is going up.”

    Developer post on Steam, Aug 21, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Aug 12, 2026
    Last public update
    Oct 2, 2026
  • ConfirmedAI disclosed

    Celestial Descends

    “The price will rise moderately when the full version launches — the earlier you join, the better the price at which you walk alongside us.”

    Developer post on Steam, Jul 23, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Aug 3, 2026
    Last public update
    Oct 23, 2026
  • ConfirmedAI disclosed

    Unbroken: The Awakening

    “So this is also the last extended occasion to grab the game at the lower price, before it gets increased when going 1.0.”

    Developer post on Steam, Jan 17, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Jul 30, 2026
    Last public update
    Nov 2, 2026
  • ConfirmedAI disclosed

    Pirate Twist

    “⚓ And it goes back up Saying this now so nobody feels ambushed later: when the commissioned art and new music land, the price rises again , and it rises once more at 1.0.”

    Developer post on Steam, Sep 9, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Jun 24, 2026
    Last public update
    Nov 2, 2026
  • Confirmed

    Witchspire

    “When we come out of Early Access, our plan is to slightly increase the price to better represent the 1.0 version and polish of the game.”

    Steam store Early Access FAQ, checked Oct 28, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Jun 11, 2026
    Last public update
    Nov 3, 2026
  • Confirmed

    Confronted

    “The price will increase at full release , but I'm not sure at what price yet!”

    Developer post on Steam, Dec 29, 2025

    1.0 signal
    Jun 1, 2026
    Last public update
    Oct 21, 2026
  • ConfirmedAI disclosed

    Beneath The Six

    “Beneath The Six will increase in price by 75%-100% after leaving early access.”

    Steam store Early Access FAQ, checked Oct 28, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Feb 10, 2026
    Last public update
    Feb 10, 2026
  • Likely

    Mimic

    “As new maps, features, progression systems, content, and overall polish are added throughout Early Access, we expect the price to increase for the full 1.0 release to reflect the expanded scope and value of the game.”

    Steam store Early Access FAQ, checked Oct 28, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Nov 1, 2026
    Last public update
    Nov 1, 2026
  • Likely

    Road to Vostok

    “Road to Vostok plans to gradually raise the price as we deliver new builds, content and features towards the full release.”

    Steam store Early Access FAQ, checked Oct 28, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Oct 9, 2026
    Last public update
    Oct 30, 2026
  • LikelyAI disclosed

    The Aurora Chronicles

    “The Early Access price is planned to increase as each six-episode act is completed, rewarding those who join early.”

    Developer post on Steam, Sep 26, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Aug 17, 2026
    Last public update
    Oct 24, 2026
  • Likely

    Aethermancer

    “As we we announced when Aethermancer launched into Early Access last September, we have planned to increase the price of the game in small increments throughout the path from Early Access to our full 1.0 release.”

    Developer post on Steam, May 15, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Jul 1, 2026
    Last public update
    Nov 4, 2026
  • Likely

    Volcanoids

    “Current price is going to stay throughout Early Access but we plan to increase it once the full version comes out.”

    Steam store Early Access FAQ, checked Nov 2, 2026

    1.0 signal
    May 29, 2026
    Last public update
    Sep 12, 2026
  • Likely

    Decimation

    “The Early Access price will increase as new content is added, specifically, with the release of each new Act.”

    Developer post on Steam, Aug 14, 2026

    1.0 signal
    May 1, 2026
    Last public update
    Sep 10, 2026
  • Likely

    The Battle Of Evil

    “The price will increase as we reach significant milestones and move towards a full release, making Early Access the best value option for players who want to get started early.”

    Developer post on Steam, Feb 27, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Apr 25, 2026
    Last public update
    Apr 25, 2026
  • Likely

    Wish Me Well

    “We almost certainly will increase the price of Wish Me Well as it exits Early Access.”

    Steam store Early Access FAQ, checked Oct 28, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Apr 3, 2026
    Last public update
    Oct 30, 2026
  • LikelyAI disclosed

    Battle Hanafuda

    “As the game’s overall content has expanded, including the full addition of Hana Klo, the price of Battle Hanafuda will be increased by US$1 .”

    Developer post on Steam, Jul 14, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Feb 16, 2026
    Last public update
    Nov 1, 2026
  • LikelyAI disclosed

    Football Academy Manager

    “As Football Academy Manager continues to grow throughout Early Access, the base price will increase after these events to better reflect the amount of content added since launch.”

    Developer post on Steam, Jul 19, 2026

    1.0 signal
    Feb 1, 2026
    Last public update
    Nov 3, 2026