Steam Next Fest Special

Fix your demo before Next Fest does it for you

Thousands of players will try your demo in one week. Find out what makes them quit first, with hour-long playtests from genre-matched players and a report on exactly what to fix.

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THE NEXT FEST SPECIAL

Hour-long private playtests at a bundle price, plus a comprehensive report on what to fix, included free.

10 playtests

$175

$17.50 per hour-long playtest · save $25

  • 10 private 1-hour playtests
  • Genre-matched players, recorded with live commentary
  • Transcript and key takeaways for every session
  • Comprehensive "what to fix" report, free

Pay once by card. The playtest hours land in your account straight away and are used automatically when you order playtests. Already have an account? You can log in from the next page.

THE REPORT, INCLUDED FREE

Once your playtests are in, we combine every session into one report, so you're not left watching hours of footage to find the pattern.

The biggest problems, ranked

What to fix first, how severe each problem is and what share of players ran into it.

Exactly where it happens

Where in the demo and how many minutes in players hit each problem, so you know which part of the first hour to rework.

Players' own words

Representative quotes with timestamps, and the key moments worth watching yourself.

What's working

The parts players loved, so you don't cut the things that sell your game.

How you compare

Your problems benchmarked against the mistakes we see across every game playtested on the platform.

Per-playtest summaries

A short summary of each session alongside the full recording and transcript.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Buy the special and order your playtests with your demo build or Steam page. The hours pay for them automatically.
  2. We match players who love your genre, and each one plays your demo for an hour with live commentary.
  3. Watch the recordings as they arrive, each with a transcript and key takeaways.
  4. Get your report on what to fix, then patch your demo before the fest.

QUESTIONS

When should I book?

As early as you can. Each playtester has 24 hours to deliver once they claim a playtest, but you'll want time after the report to actually fix what it finds. Two or more weeks before Next Fest is ideal.

Is the report really free?

Yes. The report is included with both packages at no extra cost; you only pay $175 or $325 for the playtests.

Are the playtests private?

Yes. These are private playtests: your build, recordings and report are never shared publicly.

What if a playtest isn't useful?

Every playtester is vetted through a trial first. If a recording isn't up to standard you can reject it and another playtester will take the slot.

Can I use it after Next Fest?

Yes. Your playtest hours never expire, so use them for Next Fest, a launch or a demo update. Email support@weplaytestgames.com with any questions.

Your demo only gets one first impression at Next Fest.

Claim the Next Fest Special

10 playtests for $175 · 20 for $325 · Report included free