If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy.

GOG opens strictly curated "Games in Development" early access list

GOG is tackling early access, but in a more cautious way than Steam.

ashes_of_the_singularity

GOG has opened its digital storefront to games in development, offering a selection of titles it calls, uh, Games in Development.

You'd be forgiven for assuming this is a copy of Steam's Early Access platform, but there are a couple of important differences. The really key one is that CD Projekt will hand pick every game.

"We want GOG.com to be the home of games that are both excellent and really worth your time," the company said in an announcement post.

"We're hand-picking only the games we can truly stand behind. Offering a selection of the most promising titles, and those most highly requested on the Community Wishlist, is our way of avoiding bloat and ensuring that every game will be worth your time."

In case you disagree with this assessment, GOG is also offering a no questions asked 14 day refund policy.

It gets even more interesting than that; thanks to GOG Galaxy, you'll be able to control your experience by rolling back developer updates if you prefer an earlier build. Why? Well, we've all seen early access game updates that break every damned thing.

The first five Games in Development are available now, and are on sale to boot:

  • Starbound (-33%)
  • Ashes of the Singularity (-25%)
  • Project Zomboid (-40%)
  • TerraTech (-30%)
  • The Curious Expedition (-15%)

If you have any questions, check the Games in Development FAQ.

Sign in and unlock a world of features

Get access to commenting, homepage personalisation, newsletters, and more!

In this article
Awaiting cover image

GOG Galaxy

Video Game

Related topics
About the Author
Brenna Hillier avatar

Brenna Hillier

Contributor

Based in Australia and having come from a lengthy career in the Aussie games media, Brenna worked as VG247's remote Deputy Editor for several years, covering news and events from the other side of the planet to the rest of the team. After leaving VG247, Brenna retired from games media and crossed over to development, working as a writer on several video games.

Comments