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?”Yes. Tick Multiplayer playtest when creating a playtest and pick how many players per session (2–8). The playtester who claims the slot brings their own friends, so provide one game key per player. You get one recording per slot — a single video of the whole group playing together — and the playtester gets 72 hours instead of 24 to organise everyone. Need more than 8 players? Contact us at support@weplaytestgames.com.
For Playtesters
Section titled “For Playtesters”How much do I earn?
Section titled “How much do I earn?”$10/hr for accepted playtests. Your first playtest is the exception: it’s a trial playtest that we use to validate you, and it is unpaid. Once an admin approves your trial you’re validated, and every playtest you do after that earns money.
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. Multiplayer playtests get 72 hours instead of 24.
Do multiplayer playtests need one recording per player?
Section titled “Do multiplayer playtests need one recording per player?”No — one recording of the session you all play together is all we need, not one per player. You claim the slot, get a game key for every player to share with the friends you bring, and upload a single video of the group playing. The payout is the per-player rate times the number of players, paid to you. You also get 72 hours instead of 24 to organise everyone. Your friends don’t need accounts on the platform.
How do I get offered multiplayer playtests?
Section titled “How do I get offered multiplayer playtests?”Set Multiplayer Friends in your settings to the number of people who can reliably join you. You’ll only be shown multiplayer playtests that need no more players than you can bring.
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.