r/playtesters is a subreddit with 21k members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses game, playtest, feedback, tester, and prototype.
This subreddit is for designers of any type of game to find people to playtest their creations. It can be anything from a tabletop RPG to an indie video game; all games are welcome here!
Popular Themes in r/playtesters
#1
Self-Promotion
: "email 'game' playtest"
123 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Reviewing your browser games! (I do it every Tuesday)"
12 posts
#3
Ideas
: "I have a sick game idea if anyone wants to help me try it?"
2 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "[Mobile and Web] Got idea? Make a quick app and get feedback on it from other developers"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/playtesters
#1
Game
20 posts
#2
Playtest
13 posts
#3
Feedback
8 posts
#4
Tester
8 posts
#5
Prototype
5 posts
#6
Beta Testers
3 posts
#7
Testers
3 posts
#8
Multiplayer
2 posts
#9
Closed Beta
2 posts
#10
Game Development
2 posts
Flair Used in r/playtesters
#1
Unpaid Playtest
: "Trials of the Soaring Sea, Play testing now open!!!"
127 posts
#2
Paid Playtest
: "email 'game' playtest"
29 posts
#3
Playtester
: "I Genuinely Want to play test your game"
24 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Tips to get into playtesting and to get paid for it"
8 posts
#5
Announcement
: "Survivorslike Demo Tournament $100 in total prizes! Free registration"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/playtesters
Yearly
+11k members(106.5%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026