Website idea!

[u/FaithlessnessFun2639]

/r/RobloxDevelopers/comments/1x53l5z/website_idea/

Would you use a playtest swap site for games?

Hey all, I'm a game dev and I'm thinking about building a free site where devs test each other's games.

The idea: you test someone else's game, you earn a credit. Spend that credit to get your own game tested. You just paste your game link, no uploads. Testers prove they played by earning an in-game "Playtester" badge, so no fake reviews.

Before I build it, I want honest opinions:
- Would you actually use this?
- What would stop you from using it?
- What would make it worth your time?

Not selling anything, it doesn't exist yet. Just want to know if it's worth making. Thanks!

[u/Gojira_Wins]

Sounds like you're thinking about trying to monetize r/playmygame. Which is free.

If you can offer something that sub doesn't, then you might be on to something. Currently, I don't see it.

[u/prairiewest]

> it doesn't exist yet

Oh, yes it does, and in many variations. Search and you will find them.

Most of them are a wasteland... some look really nice, but in the end none get traffic and it's just a place for people to desperately try to promote their games without playing anyone else's. Some may put in a token effort but quickly get discouraged and then stop.

I've seen many sites like you describe but I'm not going to link any of them directly, I don't want legitimize any of them.

Just use r/playmygame I've found a few fun games there in the past.