Steam Early Access is a video game release platform where unfinished games can be purchased and played as they are developed. The platform is run by Valve Corporation and makes use of their Steam software for sales and distribution. The program launched on March 20, 2013, and initially made 12 titles available. Before the game is released, the developers often solicit feedback from Steam Early Access purchasers, and the early access consumers are usually eager to provide input since they have contributed funds to the game's creation. Valve initially approached independent game developers to have their games released through the Early Access program,
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