Gameplay Feedback
I look for pacing issues, unclear goals, confusing mechanics, weak first impressions, and moments where a player may quietly lose interest.
Founder-Led Indie Game Quality Assurance & Playtesting
Fresh eyes for your demo, Steam page, and player experience.
D Rock Games LLC helps indie developers find bugs, friction points, confusing moments, and first-impression issues before players do.
Every playtest is personally handled by me, Derek Larson, sole owner of D Rock Games LLC. You are not getting outsourced feedback or a random tester. You are getting direct notes from an indie developer, lifelong gamer, and player-first QA reviewer.
What I Do
Useful feedback without the vague “it felt good” problem.
QA Notes
I document bugs, technical issues, UI problems, broken interactions, performance concerns, and anything that could hurt player trust.
Demo Readiness
I focus on whether your build feels ready for Steam, wishlists, festivals, creators, and players who may only give you one chance.
Personal, Not Outsourced
Playtesting by Derek Larson.
D Rock Games LLC is owned and operated by me, Derek Larson. When you book a playtest, I am the one playing your game, taking notes, reviewing the player experience, and writing the report.
My goal is to give indie developers the kind of feedback I would want for my own projects: honest, specific, useful, and grounded in what actually happens when a real player sits down with the game.
Learn more about me
30+
years of gaming experience
4+
years developing games and prototypes
1,000+
hours playtesting, building, and analyzing games
Ready When You Are
Preparing a demo, festival build, or Steam page?
Send your game details and I’ll personally review the request. If it is a good fit, we’ll confirm the best playtest scope for your build.
Request a Playtest