Paid Playtesting Services

Playtesting built for indie developers.

Get honest, detailed feedback before your players find the friction. I help developers prepare stronger demos, smoother Steam Next Fest builds, and more polished Full Game Releases.

Every quote depends on game length, complexity, requested focus, report depth, and turnaround time. If you are working within a specific budget, reach out anyway and I’ll do my best to recommend a scope that fits.

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Limited Premium Offer

Monthly Playtesting Partner Slots

$179/month

For indie teams who want ongoing playtesting across builds, updates, demos, or release prep.

  • Up to 4 hours of gameplay testing per month
  • Written reports, recorded gameplay, or live Discord playtests
  • Ongoing feedback across builds or updates
  • Priority scheduling over one-off requests
  • Direct text access through a dedicated D Rock Games partner number
  • Additional testing available at $40/hour of gameplay

Unused hours do not roll over.

Limited to 5 teams
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Free Indie Dev Offer

Free Steam Page First Impression Audit

Get a focused first-impression report on your Steam page before players judge it. I’ll look at what your store page is communicating, where friction may be hurting clicks, and what could make the page stronger.

  • Main capsule first impression
  • Short description clarity
  • Full description and page skimmability
  • Trailer first-impression notes
  • Screenshot strength and variety
  • Genre clarity and player expectations
  • Wishlist appeal
  • Priority improvements
Free Audit

A simple way to get fresh eyes on your Steam page and see how D Rock Games feedback can help.

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Service Options

Choose the level of feedback that fits your build.

Most services are priced as ranges, not surprise fees. The October Steam Next Fest special is a limited-time set price. After I review your request, I’ll send a clear quote before payment.

Written Feedback

Written Playtest Report

$50 per hour of gameplay

Best for developers who want organized, actionable written feedback that clearly explains what is working, what is confusing, and what should be improved.

  • Professional written PDF report
  • Executive summary
  • At-a-glance breakdown
  • Scoring wrap-up
  • Detailed gameplay notes
  • Bugs and Quality Assurance issues
  • Player confusion points
  • UX and onboarding friction
  • Gameplay loop feedback
  • What worked well
  • Priority improvements
  • Final recommendation
Choose Written Report
Budget Friendly

Video Only

Video-Only Playtest

$40 per hour of gameplay

Best for developers who want to watch a real first-time player experience and hear honest reactions as the game is being played.

  • Recorded gameplay
  • Live voiceover feedback
  • First-time player reactions
  • Real-time confusion and friction
  • Bugs noticed during play
  • UI/UX reactions
  • Pacing and clarity feedback
  • Spoken recommendations as I play
Choose Video-Only
Best Value

Video + Report

Full Feedback Package

$80 per hour of gameplay

Best for developers who want both the raw player experience and a structured action plan they can use to improve the build.

  • Recorded gameplay
  • Live voiceover feedback
  • Professional written PDF report
  • Executive summary
  • At-a-glance breakdown
  • Scoring wrap-up
  • Detailed playthrough notes
  • Bugs and Quality Assurance findings
  • UX and gameplay friction notes
  • What worked well
  • Priority improvements
  • Final recommendation
Choose Full Package
SPECIAL

Limited-Time Demo Special

October Steam Next Fest Review

$75 $50

Early bird price if booked and paid before July 31st.

Best for developers preparing an October Steam Next Fest demo who want focused feedback before players, streamers, and wishlisters see the build.

  • First-time demo playthrough
  • Up to 1 hour of gameplay
  • Written PDF report
  • Demo readiness feedback
  • UI/UX clarity notes
  • Gameplay friction notes
  • Bugs or blockers noticed during play
  • Settings/options stress check
  • Priority fixes before Next Fest
  • Public demo readiness recommendation
Claim Early Bird Special

Payment Options

You’ll know the quote before anything is charged.

After I review your request, I’ll send a clear quote and payment link. Payment is handled after the quote is approved, so you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for before anything is charged.

I’m flexible with scope when possible. If you have a limited budget, I can usually recommend a smaller playtest, video-only option, focused Quality Assurance pass, or reduced-scope report that still gives you useful feedback.

How It Works

Simple, clear, and built around your game.

01

Submit a quote request.

02

I review your game and requested focus.

03

I send a clear quote and payment link.

04

You provide build access.

05

I complete the playtest.

06

You receive your report, gameplay video, or full package.

Ready To Find The Friction?

Ready to find the friction before your players do?

Send me your game details and I’ll recommend the best playtest option, estimated price, and next steps.

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