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Moderated Playtesting Built

For Deeper Understanding

Go beyond recordings and surveys. Watch players think in real time, ask questions the moment confusion appears, and uncover the motivations behind every choice they make. Lysto brings you live, structured sessions without the scheduling chaos.

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Works for any stage of game development

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Combines observation, conversation, and gameplay capture

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Live, interactive sessions with verified players

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Actionable insights captured instantly

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Real-Time Conversations That

Unlock the "Why" Behind Every Action

Watch real players experience your game in person, ask questions as they play, and uncover the motivations behind every choice. Instead of guessing why players struggled or enjoyed something, ask them directly while they play.

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Observe Players As They Play

Observe reactions, body language, and decision-making in real time while they move through your game.

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Pause The Session And Dig Deeper

Stop at any moment to ask what they expected, why they chose a certain path, or what made them hesitate.

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Talk Through Blockers And Motivations

Ask questions like "What did you think would happen here?" or "Why did you ignore this character?" and get immediate, unfiltered answers.

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1:1 Player Interviews

Run follow-up interviews with the same players to explore story, characters, pacing, or meta motivations in more depth.

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Instant Insight During The Session

Your team can adjust questions on the fly as new issues or opportunities appear.

Perfect for:

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Refine onboarding with live feedback

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Test prototypes while they are still flexible

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Understand confusing mechanics or systems

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Explore reactions to characters, story, and art

And More..

A Structured View Of Player

Intentions, Emotions, And Live Reactions

You choose what to test and when. Lysto finds the right players, handles end-to-end logistics, and also manages replacements. Lysto transforms raw conversations into a cohesive picture of how players interpret your game.

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Live Testing

End-to-End Player Recruitment

Automated

Need new to genre players, veterans, a specific region, or device type? We recruit to your exact brief across age, gender, location, interests, and gaming preferences.

Scheduling Without Back And Forth

Effortless

You share your preferred dates and time windows. We fill every slot, send reminders, handle no shows, and keep your calendar full of qualified players.

Live Sessions Delivered Seamlessly

Secure

Players arrive at the testing site ready to play. Sessions run through the Lysto app, capturing gameplay, commentary, and reactions in a controlled, secure environment.

Everything Captured In One Workspace

AI-Powered

Gameplay video, screen, audio, and face cam are recorded, transcribed, and automatically annotated with key moments and themes.

Instant Review And Shareable Highlights

Collaborative

After the session, you can replay the recordings, view AI-generated tags, add your own notes, and share insights with your team anytime.

Security Built Into The Workflow

Protected

Only approved testers access your builds and tasks, materials stay inside Lysto, and any attempt at unauthorized capture or sharing is blocked or flagged.

Players Matched Precisely To The Experience

You Want To Understand

Whether you need genre-specific players, new-to-game audiences, or hardcore gamers, Lysto recruits and validates participants who reflect your target audience and provide thoughtful qualitative feedback.

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Thoughtful, Conversational Players

Thoughtful, Conversational Players

Selected for clear communication, ability to reflect on their experience, and comfort in 1:1 interviews.

Genre And Platform Matched

Genre And Platform Matched

From casual mobile players to core PC and console audiences, we match by genre, experience level, and hardware profile.

Global, Reliable Coverage

Global, Reliable Coverage

Access more than 1M players across regions and demographics, with verified identity and strong show-up rates.

Real Play Conditions

Real Play Conditions

Sessions reflect real devices, play styles, and habits, so what you hear and see lines up with actual player behaviour.

Ready To Hear What Players Really Think?

Run moderated sessions that reveal motivations, uncover hidden blockers, and give your design team clarity that only real conversations can deliver.