Beta testers for games

Game communities are strict about spam but welcome playtests when you are honest about stage, platform and session length. Use the posting tips below — many Discords require you to ask in a specific channel first.

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Betabound
Write the tester instructions like a checklist so completion rates stay high.
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DEV Community
Write a “I shipped X this week” post and put the beta link in the final section.
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Discordfree
GameDev.tv community
State engine and build size so testers know if their laptop can run it.
Game
Otherfree
HackerNoon
Cross-post a HackerNoon draft about your build with a beta link in the bio.
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Tester platformpaid
PlaytestCloud
Give testers one goal, not a tour—ambiguous goals produce better highlight reels.
GameiOSAndroid
Subredditfree
r/alphaandbetausers
State platform, time needed, and what feedback you need in the title.
SaaSiOSAndroidChrome extensionGameAI toolDesktopOther
Subredditfree
r/BetaTests
Offer to test someone else's product if you want replies on yours.
iOSAndroidSaaSGameDesktop
Subredditfree
r/buildinpublic
Post a weekly metric screenshot, then ask for testers on the feature you shipped.
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Subredditfree
r/gamedev
Post a short gameplay clip in Screenshot Saturday with a beta signup in comments.
Game
Subredditfree
r/godot
Ask Godot-specific playtest questions in the monthly project thread.
Game
Subredditfree
r/IMadeThis
One photo or short demo plus a single sentence on what you want testers to try.
SaaSiOSAndroidGameChrome extensionDesktopOther
Subredditfree
r/linux_gaming
List distro, GPU, and Proton or native build instructions for playtesters.
GameDesktop
Subredditfree
r/playmygame
Tag platform in the title and offer a playable build, not a wishlist-only page.
Game
Subredditfree
r/PromoteYourStuff
Rotate titles and mention the beta perk so repeat visitors notice updates.
SaaSiOSAndroidGameAI toolOther
Subredditfree
r/RoastMyApp
Ask for brutally specific roasts on one screen, not general impressions.
SaaSiOSAndroidGameChrome extension
Subredditfree
r/shamelessplug
Use a clear [Beta] prefix and cap posts to once per project per week.
SaaSiOSAndroidGameAI toolOther
Subredditfree
r/SideProject
Post in the current Showcase Saturday thread with a demo GIF and a specific ask.
SaaSAI toolGameChrome extensionDesktopOther
Subredditfree
r/TestMyApp
List supported devices or browsers and whether you need TestFlight or APK links.
iOSAndroidSaaSGameChrome extension
Subredditfree
r/Unity3D
Post a devlog clip and ask testers to stress one mechanic you are unsure about.
Game
Tester platformpaid
Testbirds
Pilot with five testers on one critical user journey before scaling the study.
iOSAndroidSaaSGame
Tester platformpaid
UserTesting
Keep tasks under fifteen minutes to reduce drop-off on mobile flows.
SaaSiOSAndroidGame
Otherfree
X #buildinpublic
Quote-tweet your own weekly ship note with a beta link only when you shipped something real.
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FAQ

How long should a playtest session be?: State expected playtime (e.g. 15–30 minutes for a vertical slice). Respect testers' time; offer a short build when possible.
Should I post on r/gamedev and r/playmygame?: Often yes, on different days with tailored copy. r/gamedev is for dev feedback; r/playmygame is for players — do not cross-post identical text.