Find the player friction
your team is too close
to see.
Playtest Pilot runs structured playtests with genre-matched players and turns recorded gameplay, survey data, and player behaviour into a clear insight report, so you know exactly what real players struggle with before your next demo, Steam Next Fest, or publisher pitch goes public.
Players are not sure where to go next.
Player wanders past the first objective without interacting.
You know how your game works. New players do not.
After months of development, it becomes hard to see your game like a first-time player. Objectives feel obvious. Mechanics feel natural. UI labels make sense because your team already knows what they mean.
But new players bring no context. They miss prompts, misunderstand goals, overlook key information, and sometimes lose interest before they reach the best parts of your game.
Not knowing where to go
Players wander without understanding the objective or next step.
Missing the objective
Key goals get overlooked entirely, even when displayed on screen.
Missing interactables
Objects and triggers players can interact with go completely unnoticed.
Understanding mechanics too late
Core systems click only after players have already disengaged.
Player Insight Playtest
A fixed-scope playtest for indie developers preparing a demo, milestone, or launch.
Introductory package · Fixed scope
What we need from you
We handle everything else: recruitment, sessions, evidence review, and report delivery. You do not need to attend sessions or watch any recordings.
Report guarantee: If your report does not include at least 3 evidence-backed priority findings, we will add a focused follow-up review at no extra cost.
Introductory fixed-scope package. Additional testers, longer sessions, full recording delivery, or a debrief call may require a custom quote.
Playable PC builds before an important release moment.
Best for playable PC builds where you need to understand onboarding, clarity, pacing, difficulty, or early engagement.
Preparing a public demo
Know what lands before your first public audience sees it.
Steam Next Fest
Validate your demo before thousands of players go live with it.
Publisher or investor pitch
Evidence that your game resonates with real players, not just your team.
Kickstarter demo or launch
Build backer confidence with feedback-driven improvements before you go live.
Early access update
See how your existing audience responds to new content or changes.
First-time player onboarding review
Find where new players lose the thread in your opening minutes.
Feedback is only useful when it comes from the right players.
A cosy sim player, a roguelite player, and a tactical RPG player bring different expectations. If the wrong players test your game, you can end up with feedback that is technically honest but commercially misleading.
Playtest Pilot matches your build with players who actively play your genre, so the feedback is closer to the audience you are trying to reach.
Genres currently in our tester pool
Genres outside current coverage may require a custom arrangement. We will always let you know before confirming a booking.
Common questions
A few things developers usually ask before booking.
Playable PC builds for teams preparing demos, milestones, early access updates, publisher pitches, Steam Next Fest, or launch.
Testers sign NDAs before receiving access to unreleased builds. Build access, footage, and feedback are handled confidentially.
No. This is player experience playtesting. Severe bugs may be noted if they affect the session, but the focus is clarity, onboarding, friction, pacing, and player understanding.
The target is around 7 days after sessions are completed. Final timing depends on scope, build access, and tester availability.
Find the friction most likely to hurt your next demo, before players judge it publicly.
Share your build, milestone, and main questions. We confirm fit within 24 hours and handle everything else.
