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Poki Playtesting

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Spec score 8.0 #8 of 18 in Game Testing Software

What it is

Poki Playtesting is a free web service for game developer teams that want player feedback, bug findings, and design checks. Poki supplies players, devices, and tracking tools, while developers choose test devices and audience categories. Uploaded web builds or prototypes can come from any development stage, subject to content moderation; Poki recommends builds that work on desktop, mobile, and tablet. Each playtest returns 10 recordings containing button inputs, console output, session duration, country, and device type. Players join through a Mystery Tile and must consent to recording. After 10 recordings are watched, a player fit test can measure playtime with 500 players, usually in about five hours and up to twice daily. A web fit test presents the game on Poki category pages to around 10,000 players and measures click-through rate, average time on page, and conversion to play over roughly seven days. Poki for Developers provides upload, analysis, updating, and recording review tools. Supported workflows cover engines including Unity, Godot, Phaser, GameMaker, and others. Tests are free and repeatable, but uploading does not guarantee testing or platform placement.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Poki Playtesting helps game developers uncover bugs, gather player feedback, and assess whether a game design works as intended.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Compliance
Poki and developers must comply with applicable data-protection laws, including the GDPR.Read 30 Sep 2026 · app.poki.dev
Support
Account security breaches can be reported to [email protected].Read 30 Sep 2026 · app.poki.dev
Headquarters
Amsterdam, NetherlandsRead 28 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Company
Poki's about page identifies the company as Poki B.V. and lists its address in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.Read 30 Sep 2026 · about.poki.com
Audience targeting
Developers can choose the devices and player audience categories for a playtest.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Dashboard
Poki for Developers lets teams upload, analyze, and update games in one place, including reviewing and requesting playtest recordings.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Developer teams
Poki Playtesting is presented for developer teams of all sizes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Device requirements
Poki recommends that uploaded web builds work on desktop, mobile, and tablet.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Engine support
Poki documents web game workflows for Defold, Construct 3, Unity, BabylonJS, Godot, PlayCanvas, PixiJS, Phaser, Cocos Creator, Stencyl, GameMaker, Three.js, LayaAir, and Wonderland Engine.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Fit test limit
The player fit test unlocks after developers watch 10 playtest recordings and measures playtime with 500 players.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Further test stages
A web fit test measures click-through rate, time on page, and conversion to play against category averages and takes roughly seven days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Important limitation
Uploading a game does not entitle a developer to have tests performed or guarantee placement on the Poki Platform.Read 30 Sep 2026 · app.poki.dev
Iteration
Poki says playtests can be run as often as desired and are free; first recordings often arrive within minutes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Player consent
Players can try the game if they agree to have their session recorded.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Player fit limits
Player fit tests usually take around 5 hours and can run up to 2 tests per day.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Player fit test
The automated player fit test puts a game in front of 500 Poki players and measures playtime.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Player recruitment
Poki provides players, devices, and tracking tools, with tests targeted by audience category.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Privacy consent
A randomly selected player must consent before a Playtest is enabled.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a.poki.com
Prototype support
Developers can upload a web build or prototype at any stage of development, subject to content moderation before testing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Recording contents
Each playtest returns 10 gameplay recordings with player button inputs, console output, session duration, country, and device type.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Recordings
Each playtest provides 10 gameplay recordings with button inputs, console output, gameplay duration, country, and device type.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Test setup
Developers can choose the devices and audience for a test, and players receive a one-time opportunity to participate through a Mystery Tile.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Testing use cases
Poki suggests using playtests for baseline audience response, onboarding, difficulty balancing, and bug testing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Web fit test
The web fit test shows a game on real Poki category pages to around 10,000 players and measures click-through rate, average time on page, and conversion to play.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com
Who it is for
Poki describes playtesting as useful for developer teams of all sizes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.poki.com

Plans and prices

Free Free free of charge · Poki controls test nature and player numbers Read 30 Sep 2026 · app.poki.dev

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan costs nothing
  • Provides 10 recordings per playtest
  • Targets devices and audience categories
  • Supports player and web fit tests
  • Works with many documented game engines

Limits

  • Uploading does not guarantee a test
  • Platform placement is not guaranteed
  • Players must consent to recording
  • Builds undergo content moderation

Who it suits

It suits developer teams of any size building web games and seeking recorded player behavior or audience measurements. Teams must accept moderation, player consent, and Poki’s control over test nature and player numbers.

Verdict

Poki Playtesting offers repeatable, no-charge testing workflows with recordings and larger fit tests. Its outcomes depend on Poki’s test controls, moderation, and player consent rather than an assured run or placement.

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