How to set up Competitor playtesting?

Learning from Other Games - The Competitor Playtest

Want to understand what makes other games in your genre click with players? Our competitor playtesting lets you do just that! No build needed - just give us the game's store link and we'll help you uncover valuable insights.

What Makes Competitor Testing Special 
When you run a competitor test with Lysto, you get to watch and listen as players explore any game that's available on the App Store, Play Store, or Steam. This helps you understand what works, what doesn't, and why.

Note: Always make sure the game you want to test is available on the play store/ Appstore

Setting Up Your Competitor Playtest 

Setting Up Your Test 
Getting started is easier than you might think:

• Begin like you would with any playtest See our getting started guide

• Instead of a game build, just share the store URL

• Tell us about your ideal players Check out targeting options
  
  

Important Note: Ensure the game is available for download in your target testing regions.

Testing Paid Games 
We offer several options for testing paid games:

• Use screener surveys to find players who already own the game

• Provide Steam keys for PC games

• Need fresh perspectives? We can help arrange game purchases for the right testers
  
  

Make Your Research Count
Want to dive deeper? You can:

• Test with experienced players using their existing accounts

• Analyze first-time user experience (FTUE)

• Study long-term player behavior

• Investigate why players churned
  
  

Pro Tip: For FTUE testing, we can specifically target players who haven't played the game before.

Need Custom Solutions?
 Have specific requirements like:

• Testing with highly ranked players?

• Analyzing specific game features?

• Understanding particular player segments?
  
  

Reach out to us at playtesting@lysto.io for custom targeting solutions!