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Poki Playtesting
Amsterdam, Netherlands
What it is
Poki Playtesting is a free web service for game developers seeking bug reports, player feedback, and design evaluation. Teams can upload a web build or prototype at any development stage, subject to content moderation, then select devices and audience categories. Each playtest returns 10 gameplay recordings containing button inputs, console output, session duration, country, and device type. Players participate through a Mystery Tile and must consent to recording. Tests can be run as often as desired, and first recordings often arrive within minutes. After watching 10 recordings, developers can unlock a player fit test measuring playtime with 500 players; these tests usually take about five hours and can run up to twice daily. A web fit test presents a game on Poki category pages to around 10,000 players, measuring click-through rate, time on page, and conversion to play over roughly seven days.
For and against
For
- Free tests can run repeatedly
- Returns 10 detailed gameplay recordings
- Targets devices and audience categories
- Offers 500-player fit testing
- Supports many web game engines
Against
- Uploads do not guarantee testing
- Platform placement is not guaranteed
- Players must consent to recording
The verdict
Poki Playtesting gives web-game teams structured recordings and optional fit tests. Developers should account for moderation and the lack of guaranteed test execution or platform placement.
Who it suits
Poki Playtesting is for developer teams of any size evaluating onboarding, difficulty, bugs, or audience response. It supports web projects built with many documented engines.
Plans and prices
Free
free of charge · Poki controls test nature and player numbers
Read 30 Sep 2026 · app.poki.dev
On the record
- Audience targeting
- Developers can choose the devices and player audience categories for a playtest.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Company
- Poki's about page identifies the company as Poki B.V. and lists its address in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.about.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Compliance
- Poki and developers must comply with applicable data-protection laws, including the GDPR.app.poki.dev · read 30 Sep 2026
- Dashboard
- Poki for Developers lets teams upload, analyze, and update games in one place, including reviewing and requesting playtest recordings.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Developer teams
- Poki Playtesting is presented for developer teams of all sizes.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Device requirements
- Poki recommends that uploaded web builds work on desktop, mobile, and tablet.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Fit test limit
- The player fit test unlocks after developers watch 10 playtest recordings and measures playtime with 500 players.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Important limitation
- Uploading a game does not entitle a developer to have tests performed or guarantee placement on the Poki Platform.app.poki.dev · read 30 Sep 2026
- Iteration
- Poki says playtests can be run as often as desired and are free; first recordings often arrive within minutes.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Player consent
- Players can try the game if they agree to have their session recorded.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Player fit limits
- Player fit tests usually take around 5 hours and can run up to 2 tests per day.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Player fit test
- The automated player fit test puts a game in front of 500 Poki players and measures playtime.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Player recruitment
- Poki provides players, devices, and tracking tools, with tests targeted by audience category.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy consent
- A randomly selected player must consent before a Playtest is enabled.a.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Prototype support
- Developers can upload a web build or prototype at any stage of development, subject to content moderation before testing.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Poki Playtesting helps game developers uncover bugs, gather player feedback, and assess whether a game design works as intended.developers.poki.com · read 30 Sep 2026
