What the title says, I playtested this game called Don't Lose the Wheels! (https://store.steampowered.com/app/5263850/Dont_Lose_the_Wheels/) and didn't get the payment I was promised.

I contacted the developer, u/Responsible_Spot9894, who made a post here (https://www.reddit.com/r/playtesters/comments/1x2olqi/510hr_seeking_pc_playtesters_for_an_upcoming/) and he agreed to pay me after I playtested his game (I chose option A). I playtested it, recorded it with voice and gave him feedback (proof down below). After I sent them, he blocked me for no reason.

Be careful who you playtest for, they might make you lose your time.

By the way, here's the original post in case it gets deleted:

[[THX to everyone - got loads of testers.

[Hiring] PC Playtesters for Survival-Racing-Crafting game ($5–$10 via PayPal)

Hey r/playtesters! Looking for ~10–15 paid testers for a physics-based survival-racing-crafting game on PC. Paid spots are strictly limited — first come, first served!

Choose your option:

• Option A ($10 USD): ~60 mins gameplay. Screen recording + mic (live reactions). Basic/broken English is totally fine! Upload to unlisted YouTube or Google Drive.
• Option B ($5 USD): ~45–60 mins played. No recording needed. Detailed written feedback form + Steam playtime screenshot (constructive answers only, no 1-word spam).
• Option C (Free / Just want to play): No deadlines, no pressure. Just want to try the game? I'll gladly send you a free key. Leaving feedback is completely up to you — this game is a genuine passion project made with heart, so even checking it out means the world to me.

Rules:

• Platform: Windows PC (Steam key provided).
• Deadline (for A & B): Submit within 72 hours of receiving your key.
• Payment: Sent via PayPal promptly after reviewing your video link or form submission.

How to join:

1. Join Discord: https://discord.gg/aCY2q2hHa
2. Go to #playtesting, post your PC specs, and state Option A, B, or C.
3. If approved, I'll DM your Steam key!

Steam page & trailer: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5263850/Dont_Lose_the_Wheels/]]

Edit: I can't insert images in the post, I'll try inserting them in the comments.

Edit 2: He saw the Reddit post and my complaints in the public Discord, chickened out and decided to pay me. Still, do NOT trust this dev at all. More people in the Discord server have also spoken up about not getting their payment or it taking days, even weeks.

Hi all,

We’re building a new platform dedicated to independent games, and we’re looking for people to test an early version before launch.

It’s paid: €5 for about 10-20 minutes of your time.

What you’d do:

• Have a look around the platform and create an account
• Try a quick simulated purchase (no card or payment details needed)
• Answer a short survey at the end

Requirements:

• Based in EUROPE and UK
• On a desktop or laptop (the site isn’t built for phone or tablet)
• You enjoy indie games

Interested? Sign up here : https://forms.gle/9uQRXhWuFtwmJBnK7

Questions welcome by DM.

Hi r/playtesters,

Eightfold is a roguelike deckbuilder heavily inspired by Balatro but with a twist.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4734150/Eightfold/

We are looking for playtesters with elaborate experience in Balatro-likes.

Compensation:

• $10 USD via PayPal once your survey and written report are accepted
• A Steam beta key for the full version of Eightfold
• At least 3 hours of play in total, starting with a first session of about 2 hours in one sitting. Take notes as you go
• Fill out our feedback survey (about 20minutes)
• Write a report in your own words: where you got lost, where you froze on a decision, what clicked, which mechanics you liked and disliked and what might be missing.
• Survey and report within 7 days of receiving your key
• Streaming, recording and screenshots are allowed. Video is not required, but appreciated

How to apply:

1. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/grimwaldstudios
2. Fill out the application form: https://forms.gle/FtBxaKZYsjUzCcYy6. Use your exact Discord username so we can match you
3. We review every application and DM accepted testers on Discord with their key. Only confirmed testers are paid.

Hi! I have over 50 games playtesting experience and I would be happy to playtest your game for 10-30 minutes in exchange for registering in our small tournament for our Steam Demo game for free.

I can provide honest feedback on these areas
- Overall Experience
- Onboarding/Tutorial
- UI/UX
- Game balance/pacing

Let me know if you are interested! Comment or DM me. Thank you 😁

Hey everyone!

I run a gaming channel called LaggedAndLaughing, where my friends and I play pretty much anything we think looks fun. A lot of our favorite moments have come from smaller indie games, so I figured I’d make a post here and see if anyone has something they’ve been working on that we could try.

We’re mainly looking for co-op or multiplayer games, preferably something that supports at least 3–6 players (or more). We tend to enjoy games where things can go horribly wrong, whether that’s co-op horror, survival, party games, or just something with a really interesting concept.

We’re pretty open minded when it comes to genres, so don’t feel like your game has to fit into one specific category.

We’re also open to playing games that are still in development! As long as there’s a playable build that supports multiplayer and we can actually get a group together to play it, we’d be happy to give it a shot.

A little about us: we’ve recently passed 4,000 subscribers on YouTube, and we regularly stream our sessions on YouTube and Twitch. We also take some of our favorite moments and turn them into videos, Shorts, TikToks, and Instagram Reels.

We’re definitely not professional playtesters, but we’re more than happy to give honest feedback, point out bugs, and share what we liked or didn’t like. Plus, if we really enjoy something, there’s a good chance it’ll end up getting featured in some of our content.

I’m not looking for sponsorships or anything like that. I just think it’d be cool to discover some games we might not have come across otherwise, while hopefully helping smaller developers get some feedback and attention along the way.

If you’ve got something you’re working on, feel free to drop it in the comments or shoot me a message. I’d love to see what everyone’s making!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laggedandlaughing

Hey Crumpaloo here, this will be the 4th playtest for this game, but seeing as some of you may only be hearing about it for the first time, heres a general premise of the game:

Mine and Climb your way through the cotton candy clouds in search of your lost balloons, Drillgirl features fast-paced, addictive runs in a cute and colorful art style, taking inspiration from arcade action games from the 2010's like Burrito Bison, Downwell, as well as the mother of all mining games, Motherload, to create a experience that blends the endless runner/climbing games of yester year with modern approaches to game design and satisfying progression.

Playtesters needed: About 3, although it may change depending on whats found in the playtest.

Requirements: Must be able to provide a portfolio

Payment Method: Paypal / 10$

Requested Playtime: From Start to Finish ( Roughly 30~ minutes )

Whats expected: Currently in the polishing stages, so pointing out any visual inconsistencies or perceived balancing issues with game mechanics inside of the game.

Post Status: Open

Hello all - looking for Testflight testers for my new game called Dugout Dice. The game is English, but has compatibility with Spanish, German, French, Korean, Japanese. If anyone could test in those languages I would like it but all welcome.

I made the game myself from scratch and have tested extensively, but my pre-orders are skyrocketing because my game is being featured on "Upcoming Games We Love" which I am incredibly grateful, but not super prepared for, this is something I am building on the side for fun.

Any chance I can find 5 testers for $10 (Venmo) to run through it and look for weird looks, bad UI, confusing verbiage, just general wtf is this? I am doing this 100% solo and I am likely overlooking blatant mistakes. I def DO NOT need like a full breakdown or recording of you playing, that's insane. But maybe run through a season or two, do a daily diamond, check out the pro version (free on IOS) and let me know what seems off?

App store link - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dugout-dice/id6792083382

DM me or respond here and ill DM you with the testflight link. THANKS!!

I’m building Playtest Platform — a marketplace connecting developers with real people who test their games, apps, and websites.
Getting useful feedback is hard. Friends might be too polite, and finding people who represent your actual users can take time and money.
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Keep 80% of payments for accepted work, plus 100% of tips.
Choose between written reports, recorded sessions, and live calls.
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I’m preparing to launch and looking for people interested in either side of the marketplace.
If you’re a developer, what would make you want to use a service like this? If you’re a tester, what would make a test worth your time?
You can check it out and join the waitlist here: https://playtestplatform.com
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Hey everyone!

I'm an independent developer working on Capture Pals: The Jade Plains, a retro-inspired 2D monster-catching RPG for Android.

The game features original collectible creatures called Cappals, turn-based battles, exploration, evolutions, and team building. It's still early in development, but there's already a playable demo!

What I'm looking for:

I'm trying to meet Google Play's closed testing requirements and need volunteers willing to join the testing program for 14 consecutive days.

I'm not asking anyone to grind for hours or write detailed reports. Just join the test, stay opted in for the two weeks, and hopefully spend a little time exploring what I've built.

If you encounter bugs, have suggestions, or simply want to share your thoughts, I'd genuinely appreciate the feedback. It's completely optional.

A few things to know:

\- Android devices only.

\- You'll need a Google Play account.

\- Testing is completely free.

\- No payment or rewards are available at this time.

\- This is an early build, so expect some rough edges!

If you're interested, comment below or send me a Reddit DM. I'll need the email associated with your Google Play account privately so I can add you to the tester list and provide access instructions.

Thank you to anyone willing to give a small indie developer a chance. Every tester helps bring Capture Pals one step closer to release!

— Darksilverjesse, Capture Pals Developer

Questions or feedback: capturepalsgame@gmail.com

About the game: A 10-player social deduction + 2D action game hybrid. Think Among Us, but players make paths through caves with TNT and swing by grappling hook while they kill creepy critters by torchlight, collect buried treasure, and try to sus out the cursed players, taking them out by crossbow or meeting vote. Uses open mic proximity chat in the world, and group voice chat in meetings.

Some game screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/5Rh2knc

Anyone is welcome to join our Discord and participate, or just lurk. (currently 40 strong)

https://discord.gg/Auk7qQx76F

Server hosting is currently Central US, so you'll probably want less than 150 ping to that area. You are also welcome to host your own server in your area. The game is currently free to download.

**Game:** Kith Moot, a fantasy role-playing game in your browser (phone or computer). Solo, or up to four players at one table.

**What it is:** you type what your character does, an AI narrator tells the story, and the game engine rolls the dice and runs the rules on the fifth edition SRD. The narrator can't overrule the dice.

**What I need tested:**

1. **The first 30 minutes.** Sign-up, making a character, and the starter dungeon. Where did you get confused or bored?

2. **Combat.** Does it feel fair? Did the story ever describe something the dice didn't back up?

3. **Coming back.** After your first session, would you play a second? Why or why not?

**Time needed:** one 30–60 minute session, play as much as you'd like if you enjoy it.

**How to report:** the "Report a bug" button in the game, a reply here, or the Discord linked in the game. I read and answer everything, and most bugs get fixed the same day.

**How to join:** https://game.kithmoot.com/join/PLAYTEST. Free, no card needed.

Thanks in advance. Happy to return the favor and test your game too.

Hi,

I'm making Dreadmark on my own, a hard gothic top-down ARPG, and its free demo opens in Steam Next Fest on Monday 19 October. Before it goes public I'm looking for a few people who like to dig into a game and write up what they find.

You get a Steam key for the demo, and an hour or two is plenty. What helps me most is commentary videos, but any feedback/review is greatly valued. There is a Feedback button in the game that sends me a report with a screenshot, so you can write it down right where it happens.

It's unpaid, so play as much or as little as you like. Comment or DM me and I'll send you a key.

Steam

Website

Until You're Empty is a fast-paced 2D action platformer set in a vertical arena. You move between floors, fight waves of enemies, pick up the weapons they drop, and manage your stamina, which is used for jumping and sword attacks. There are no permanent upgrades: every new run starts under the same conditions, and progress depends entirely on the player's skill.

I'm looking for people willing to spend 15–20 minutes with the Steam Playtest, play a few runs, and send me gameplay logs + 1–2 sentences about what you liked, what felt frustrating, confusing, unfair, or too easy.

No recording, long review, bug hunting, or successful completion required.

Windows / Steam. Free access to the game, unpaid playtest.

If you're interested, leave a comment. I'll DM you a key and a short explanation of how to upload the logs.

Steam page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5282630/Until_Youre_Empty/

Hey everyone! I’m the solo developer of PokeHiLo, and I’m looking for people to test the first 10–15 minutes and tell me where things feel confusing or frustrating.

It’s a free Pokemon browser game with two main modes:

• Higher or Lower: compare two Pokemon across different stats and categories, trying to keep your streak going.
• Trivia: answer timed Pokemon questions with lifelines.

There’s also persistent progression with collectible Mini Companions, egg hatching, evolution, trading, expeditions, daily puzzles, and achievements.

What I’d like tested:

• Is it clear how to start playing and what each mode involves?
• How does the difficulty feel during your first few runs?
• Is the progression easy to understand, or are there too many systems introduced at once?
• Do you encounter layout problems, lag, audio issues, or other bugs?

You can try the main gameplay as a guest. Creating an account is optional for this test, but necessary if you want to test saved progression and the collection features.

Platform: Desktop or mobile browser. No download required.
Compensation: Unpaid.
Play: https://pokehilo.com

Please leave feedback in the Reddit comments, along with your device and browser. Even a few sentences about where you got stuck or why you stopped would help.

Thanks for giving it a try!

Hi all! We’re looking for playtesters for Mission to the Lost Galaxy, a sci-fi city builder where your space station travels with you across the galaxy.

What's it about?

Build your space station in this 1960s sci-fi city builder, where a galaxy of strange new worlds awaits! Manage an intrepid crew, meet bizarre alien species, and uncover the secrets of the lost galaxy.

Features

• Build and optimize your station to keep your crew healthy and happy
• Explore over 50+ unique star systems and expand infrastructure across the galaxy
• Survey planets, collect resources, manage supply chains and automate production
• Uncover ancient mysteries, meet wacky aliens, and possibly end up saving the galaxy

How to play

Sign up and you'll get a Steam key straight away: https://mission-to-the-lost-galaxy.firstlook.gg/signup/playtester

You can also join our Discord (lurkers always welcome): https://discord.com/invite/Nzp25Z2NWa

The game is made by a solo dev with the rest of our tiny team spanning the US to France and New Zealand. We're all extremely passionate about the project and excited for more players to join us on our journey. :)

Learn more: www.lostgalaxygame.com

Thank you!

I'm James from Fairlady Media. We're looking for iPhone and iPad players to test the opening of Bust A Marble: Encore, a marble-chaining puzzle game where the soundtrack builds as you score.

Platform: iPhone or iPad, through Apple's TestFlight app.

Time: About 5–10 minutes, whenever convenient.

Compensation: Unpaid. The public beta is free.

What to test:

1. Start a new game and try the first two levels. Getting stuck is useful feedback too.
2. Try a short chain and then a longer one.
3. Listen to how the song changes as your score grows.

What we'd like to know:

• Did you understand how to connect marbles and release the chain?
• Did anything about the touch controls feel awkward or unresponsive?
• How did the music progression feel, and where did you get confused or stuck?

Join the public beta: https://testflight.apple.com/join/frZu1aTR

Feedback method: Reply to this thread or use Send Beta Feedback in TestFlight. For a bug, please include your device, iOS/iPadOS version, level number and what happened. A few sentences are enough; no recording or call is required.

Music was created using Suno and arranged into layers for the game. Thank you for taking a look!

Game Title: GravFront

Playable Link: https://away-dylan-arranged-act.trycloudflare.com/
This link will work for today. Then join discord for further testing.
(We are looking for a small group of testers)

Discord: https://discord.gg/9zNqHeR6f

Platform: PC Web

Description: We're working on Gravfront, a browser-based 2D top-down shooter featuring casual and competitive game modes with BOTS! No downloads needed — just open it in your browser and jump straight into the action!

We're looking for people to test the game and share their thoughts on the gameplay, combat, and overall experience. Any feedback or bug reports would be greatly appreciated!

Join the lobby and get gaming! 🔥🎯

Free to Play Status:

• [x] Free to play
• [ ] Demo/Key available
• [ ] Paid (Allowed only on Tuesdays with [TT] in the title)

Involvement: I am the lead Admin and Co-Developer.

Anyone want to try a VR fishing game I'm making? It's called Open Water.

It's fishing the way it actually feels: cast, watch the line, set the hook, play the fish on the drag, and earn cash for better gear. You've got your own cabin, a lake, a surf beach, and you can fish with friends and talk while you do it.

Heads up, it's early and buggy. That's kind of the point. I'm looking for people who'll play it and then tell me what's good, what's broken and what feels off in the group. It's free and runs on Quest 2, 3 and 3S.

Interested? Comment or DM me and I'll add you to the private testers group.

Looking to play test a lengthy or small game.

Have experience with past Indie titles such as Hazumi for the 3DS. I did play testing and coverage for that and know how to give positive, yet helpful advice on how to polish a title and elevate it slightly.

Please do NOT offer monetary incentive. I do this for my love of Indie games, and games in-general.

Please reach out here, or my E-Mail: quagmire91@live.com

Thanks for reading.

I'm the owner of Raise a Fruit Pet!, a Roblox game published by me. You plant and water seeds that hatch into fruit-themed pets, then grow your orchard and collection.

I'm looking for volunteers to try the opening and tell me where it becomes confusing or frustrating. Phone and PC feedback are both useful.

Game link: https://www.roblox.com/games/102339616586684/

Roblox currently limits this game's access to age-checked 16+ users and trusted friends. Use your existing Roblox account; there is no separate application or identity information to send me.

I'd especially appreciate answers to these:

1. Was it clear how to get, plant and water your first seed?

2. Did the plant visibly grow and hatch correctly? Was the pet centered in the reveal window?

3. What made you want to continue—or stop playing?

Please leave feedback in the comments with your device type (phone or PC). If you cannot join, the exact error text is useful too. This is voluntary and unpaid; there is no required play duration or rating. If you stop before the first hatch, knowing where and why is valuable feedback.

What it is: Gloria is a small persistent text-world that already turns (Year 30, Day 124, tick 2123). Not a classic RPG where you create a char and the world starts. You open a window on a world that already lives. Playable entirely via WhatsApp.

What I need tested (5 min): - Can you understand what to do with just .aide and bonjour? No voice tutorial. - Is the tick system (.état) readable? Do you get that NPCs are doing PATROL / WATCH / DRILL without you? - Does the atmospheric description (JO SEUIL) + character sheet (J3 FICHE FIEF) make you want to come back tomorrow?

How to join: 1. DM me, I send WhatsApp bot link 2. Send `bonjour` 3. Play how you want (.entrer <nom>,.fiche,.mj <action>) 4. Come back or not tomorrow - I observe what you really do

Platform: WhatsApp (mobile), French-first but commands work in EN, 15 min Build:Live already, not a prototype Slots:5 for this round to keep feedback sharp

Feedback focus: first 2 minutes confusion + would you return D+1?

TradeWays is a transport management game on a real world map: you pick a home base among 1,000+ real cities and move goods by road, rail, sea and air. It's a solo project, in open testing on Google Play (free). For now the test is open only in Italy, the UK and the US.

What I need help with:

- Does the economy feel fair — too generous, too slow, contracts that never pay off?

- Is the first hour clear, or do you get stuck?

- Anything that crashes or looks wrong.

How long: about 30–60 minutes is enough for useful feedback. Android only.

About money, so there are no surprises: there's an ad every 7 minutes and optional gem packs from €1.99. Gems buy shortcuts (in-game cash, instant arrivals), not locked content. I'd also like to know if that feels fair.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=games.sevenmile.tradeways

Reply here or write to playsevenmile@gmail.com.

I'm the creator of Apokerlypse, a Texas Hold'em browser game currently in beta. I'm looking for an unpaid interface playtest on phone, tablet or desktop. You don't need to finish a match: a few hands and notes on confusing moments would help.

Playable build: https://apokerlypse.pages.dev

No account or download. Free to play, with virtual chips only.

Suggested test (about 5–10 minutes):

1. From the homepage, choose "Practice against bots", select Standard and start with 3 opponents.

2. Play a few hands. Check whether you can identify the acting player, the amount to call, each player's bet and the hand winner without searching around the screen.

3. Open hand history. If you're on a phone/tablet, also rotate the device and check whether the table and action buttons remain usable.

Please leave feedback in the comments with your device/browser, what confused you, and any steps that reproduce a problem. Screenshots of overlap or cut-off controls would be especially useful.

If you want to test another state, Extraction mode uses rising blinds, elimination and a progressively damaged floating table. I'd like to know whether the effects obscure useful information, but testing that mode is optional.

Disclosure: this project uses AI-assisted coding and generated visual assets. This is an unpaid test; there is no purchase required or compensation offered.

I've been working on a game called VocaBound where you move to Taiwan with almost nothing and have to learn Mandarin to build a life there.

Instead of going through traditional lessons, you explore the world, talk to people, find work, and learn the language through everyday situations.

We're still developing the game and looking for people who would be interested in testing early builds and giving us feedback.

You don't need to know any Mandarin! We're especially interested in complete beginners, but we'd also love to have people who already know some Chinese.

Beta testing is completely free. We're starting with Windows PC, and we'll email people when their testing group is ready.

If you're interested, you can apply here:

https://vocabound.tech/beta

I'd love to hear what you think of the idea too!

I'm an indie developer working on my first game that I'll release on Google Play. It's an Android arcade horror game made with Godot, and I'm looking for people willing to give it a try and share some honest feedback.

The game features procedural dungeon generation for keeping dungeon layouts varied.

I'm looking for feedback on:

• Gameplay, controls, and difficulty
• Dungeon generation and environment design
• Bugs, glitches, or anything that feels confusing

Since I'm an indie developer working on a budget, I can't offer money yet. However, I'd love to help other indie developers in return!

What I can offer:

• Credit in my game as a tester.
• Reciprocal playtesting: if you're developing a game yourself, I'll gladly test your game and provide feedback whenever you need it down the line.

You don't need to be a developer yourself. If you enjoy games and are willing to share your honest thoughts, I'd really appreciate your help.

If you're interested, leave a comment or send me a DM, and I'll share the details.