Become a Playtester

Play Games, Earn Rewards

Shape the games you love, play unreleased titles, share honest opinion, & earn exciting rewards as a playtester.

Test Games 🎮

Share Honest Feedback 📹

Earn Rewards 💸

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Who can enroll as a playtester

Who can Enroll as a Playtester?

Anyone. Just bring your perspective, honest opinions, and these essentials to start play testing today.

Compatible Device

Mobile or PC that meets minimum specs for the playtest.

Quiet Space

A Distraction free environment and good headphones for clear audio recording

Reliable Internet

Stable connection for uploading gameplay recordings

Flexible Availability

Time for single or multi-session studies (we'll match your schedule)

Why playtest with Lysto

Help make games better

Your feedback directly influences how games evolve and improve

Earn rewards

Get paid for your play time and opinions. Earn upto $5-30 per completed session & rewards like in-game perks, exclusive merch etc.

Play unreleased games

Test unreleased titles before anyone else.

Connect with makers

Participate in 1:1 interviews with game creators who value your opinion

Why playtest with Lysto?

Anyone. Just bring your perspective, honest opinions, and these essentials to start play testing today.

How it Works?

Join our global community of 350,000+ players like you who help developers create better games by providing honest feedback before release.

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Sign up

Create your gaming profile by sharing your experience, preferences, and device specs. This helps match you with games you'll enjoy testing.

2

Get matched with relevant games

Receive invitations to test games that match your interests, experience level, and compatible devices.

3

Play & Share feedback

Test games through our secure app while sharing your thoughts via live commentary & post gameplay surveys.

4

Get rewarded

Receive payment for completed sessions through PayPal, gift cards, or other payment methods of your choice.

Desktop and mobile devices

Ready to get paid for playing games?

Download the Lysto App today and enjoy seamless access to the playtests and earn rewards!

Frequently Asked Questions

Playtesting isn't a full-time job but a flexible side gig that rewards your unbiased feedback on new or unreleased games. Most sessions pay $5-30 for 30 minutes of gameplay done at your own schedule.

We work with all genres and platforms from casual mobile games to PC titles. You'll be matched based on your gaming preferences and experience.

This varies based on your profile, availability, and current testing needs of the makers. You will be notified on our mobile app if you've already enrolled as a playtester.

Our AI ensures developers can't miss critical feedback. We've tracked thousands of game improvements directly tied to playtester insights.

Curiosity and honesty. The best playtesters approach games with genuine interest and aren't afraid to point out what doesn't work. Technical expertise is helpful but secondary to insight.

Absolutely. All playtests are covered by NDAs, and we never share any Personally identifiable information (PII) with game developers. Your feedback helps shape games, but your identity remains private.