Game Tester vs IndieLaunch

Game Tester is a testing and feedback platform for game developers, publishers, and production or QA managers. A self-service wizard helps configure customized tests, surveys, polls, and research from concept through launch. The developer page describes more than 400,000 authenticated gamers, with demographic filters for targeting. Test types include level, difficulty, multiplayer, gameplay, early access, market research, and player acquisition. Reports and feedback appear in real time as testers submit results. PC builds can be uploaded or shared by download link or platform key; iOS uses a public TestFlight link, and Android uses uploaded APK files. A REST API supports 20+ major game engines, with a Unity wrapper. Confidential tests require an NDA. Each test includes five questions; each additional 10 costs $1.50 per tester. New registrants can receive $100 credit valid for 90 days.

IndieLaunch helps indie developers run playtests with their own communities and track aggregate conversion from testers to Steam reviews. Developers create a round by naming the game, adding a build link or download key, and selecting feedback focus areas. Testers respond through a shareable invite link without creating an account. Feedback is organized into Bugs, Suggestions, and Praise, with custom questions available. A Discord bot accepts the /feedback command and screenshot attachments. Testers can sign in with Steam, while the review tracker shows aggregate review conversion. Pro adds an individual reviewer breakdown and a list of testers available for outreach. Free includes unlimited rounds, CSV export, and shareable round reports; Pro adds Steam key distribution and Steam data in a summary email. The site says a round can be set up in two minutes. IndieLaunch is web-based, uses customer-list recruitment, distributes builds by link, and gathers survey feedback. Free costs nothing, billed $0/forever; Pro costs $12 a month, billed $12/month.