FAQ
General
Section titled “General”What is We Playtest Games?
Section titled “What is We Playtest Games?”A marketplace connecting indie game developers with playtesters. Game owners pay per playtest based on duration and player count (starting at $15 for 30 minutes). Playtesters earn $10/hr per player for accepted playtests.
How is this different from other playtesting services?
Section titled “How is this different from other playtesting services?”We focus on indie developers with affordable pricing (starting at $15 per playtest), genre-matched playtesters who actually enjoy your type of game, and video recordings with verbal commentary so you see exactly what the player experiences.
For Game Owners
Section titled “For Game Owners”How do I know the playtest will be high quality?
Section titled “How do I know the playtest will be high quality?”All playtesters are vetted through a validation process. They must complete a trial public playtest that an admin reviews for quality. Only validated playtesters can access private paid playtests.
What can I expect from a playtest?
Section titled “What can I expect from a playtest?”A high-quality gameplay recording with audio commentary describing exactly what the playtester felt and thought while playing your game. You also receive an AI-generated transcript highlighting issues, friction points, and moments of confusion.
Can I ask the playtester to test specific things?
Section titled “Can I ask the playtester to test specific things?”Yes. When ordering a playtest, you can provide instructions telling the playtester what to focus on. You can also provide a custom build URL.
What if I’m not satisfied with a playtest?
Section titled “What if I’m not satisfied with a playtest?”You can reject a submission with a reason. The playtester will not be paid, and the slot reopens for a new playtester to claim. If the playtester disputes the rejection, an admin makes the final call.
How long until I get my playtest?
Section titled “How long until I get my playtest?”After ordering, your playtest goes into a pool visible to matched playtesters. Claiming times depend on demand and genre. Once claimed, the playtester has 24 hours to submit. You then have 7 days to review (auto-accepted after that).
Can I get multiplayer playtests?
Section titled “Can I get multiplayer playtests?”Contact us at support@weplaytestgames.com. We have dedicated teams who can play together with up to 16 players at a time.
For Playtesters
Section titled “For Playtesters”How much do I earn?
Section titled “How much do I earn?”$10 per accepted private playtest. Public playtests are unpaid — they serve as your validation trial.
How do I get paid?
Section titled “How do I get paid?”Request payouts in USDC, BTC, ETH, or SOL to your wallet address. Payouts are processed by an admin, typically within 1-2 business days.
What equipment do I need?
Section titled “What equipment do I need?”A computer capable of running the game, screen recording software, and a microphone for audio commentary. Good audio quality is important.
Can I choose which games to playtest?
Section titled “Can I choose which games to playtest?”Yes. You browse available playtests filtered by your preferred genres and platforms, and claim the ones that interest you.
What happens if I can’t finish within 24 hours?
Section titled “What happens if I can’t finish within 24 hours?”You can release the slot before the deadline and it will be reassigned. If the deadline passes without a submission, the slot expires and your reliability stats are affected.
API & Technical
Section titled “API & Technical”Is there a public API?
Section titled “Is there a public API?”Yes. The We Playtest Games API lets you do everything programmatically — register accounts, manage games, order playtests, review submissions, and process payouts. See the API documentation.
What authentication does the API use?
Section titled “What authentication does the API use?”Bearer token API keys. You create keys from your dashboard, and each key has scoped permissions. See Authentication.
Is there an SDK?
Section titled “Is there an SDK?”Official TypeScript and Python client libraries are available.