JOIN AS A PLAYTESTER

We don’t underpay the most important part of games research: the players. You.

because Games Don’t exist without players

GGR is an independent research firm working with game developers around the world. We invite players of all backgrounds to test games and provide honest feedback. Your insights directly influence how games are designed and improved.

Few forces shape the world of games more than the players themselves. Your choices, reactions, and even refusals reveal truths developers, publishers, and investors cannot see without you. You don’t need to be a critic or an expert- all we ask is that you play games.

Because games don’t exist without players.

Are you ready?

How it works

1. SIGN UP

Submit the signup form to join the panel.

You need to be 18+ years old to be eligible.

Under 18? A parent or legal guardian can sign up on your behalf.

2. gET VERIFIED

To ensure all participants are real players, we’ll confirm your identity through a short video call where we manually check ID.

3. BE INVITED

We’ll invite you to playtests and research studies that match your profile.

All details about each research activity; including time, compensation amount, etc will be communicated here.

You’ll be compensated for studies you complete.

Fair Rewards

We didn’t come here to be average. We pay playtesters more than anyone else in the industry. Your insights are gold— You share insights, we share the wealth.

Recognition

Your insights influence real decisions. Our clients get it: sugarcoating doesn’t work. Be honest. Be raw. Your unfiltered insights are exactly what they need to hear. No need to pretend with us 🙂

Unique Access

From unreleased titles to innovative research studies, you’ll experience games in development and know your perspective is shaping them before they ever reach the public. The bigger our research panel, the more we get to negotiate with those making games. Keep an eye on this section for updates!

yOU’RE ONE OF US; WE’RE ONE OF YOU.

Being part of GGR’s research panel means contributing to work that is truly player-centered. We do not monetize participation or sell your data for profit. Every contribution is valued, compensated fairly, and translated into meaningful, actionable insight.

We know what works, what doesn’t, and why players are too often overlooked. Our independence gives us the freedom to act with integrity, uphold trust, and drive genuine change in games by championing the player- and we do it unapologetically.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Don’t see your question? Ask us!

Anyone 18+ with opinions, thumbs, and a brain. If you play games or have insights the industry should hear, you’re in.

If you’re under 18, your parents can give consent by signing up on your behalf 🙂

Yes! It’s absolutely free to join and participant. We don’t charge you to get paid. You give feedback, we compensate you for your time. Simple.

For on-site participants:
You’ll need to cover the cost of travel, but you’ll be offered snacks and drinks. Depending on the length of the playtest, you may also be provided with lunch and/or dinner.

For off-site participants:
No travel costs because you’re at home, so snacks and drinks are on you; but we highly encourage having them nearby 😀

As often as the industry needs your brain. You choose what fits your schedule.

Locked tighter than a final boss level. Your privacy is sacred.

Click on the sign-up form to get started. We only ask what’s necessary.

We pay $50 USD/hour for playtesting and around $25 USD per survey. Just a heads-up: this isn’t a full-time job.

To keep things fair and balanced, we have checks in place to make sure you don’t over-participate. This protects you from overexposure, prevents fatigue that could affect your responses, and ensures the data we collect is reliable, unbiased, and meaningful—so your insights truly make an impact.

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No worries, directly reach out to hello@goodgameresearch.com 🙂