Game Testers (m/f/d) wanted in Cologne! [Gamescom Weekend 2026] Earn up to €150 for 4 hours of project participation

About the Project

For an exclusive on-site research project (Focus Group Testing) running alongside this year’s Gamescom 2026, the South-Korea based global playtesting platform Plithus is looking for passionate PC and console gamers in Cologne.

In collaboration with 15 innovative development studios, we will be putting unreleased game titles through their paces. Your task is to play the games on-site and provide honest feedback on gameplay, design, and user interface (UI/UX).

Your Tasks

• Testing unreleased PC/mobile titles across various genres (Shooter, Action, Soulslike, Strategy, Cozy Survival, etc.)

• Completing a detailed feedback questionnaire following your play session

• Optional: Participating in a short, additionally compensated deep-dive interview on-site

Compensation & Shifts

We are looking for participants for two different shift models (you can select your preference in the form):

• Combo Block / Double Shift (4 hrs + 25 min break - Urgently needed!): €150 flat fee (equivalent to a premium hourly rate of €35/hr).

• Single Shift (2 hrs): €50 flat fee (equivalent to €25/hr).

Dates & Location

• When: Saturday, August 22 to Monday, August 24, 2026

• Shift Times: Flexible options between 09:00 AM and 08:00 PM

• Where: Hilton Cologne Hotel

Requirements (Candidate Profile)

As this is a professional testing procedure, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• You own at least 20 games in your Steam library (or a comparable platform).

• You have at least 250+ hours of playtime in your main genre.

• You are willing to sign a standard industry Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) on-site.

How to Apply

Interested? Then fill out our application form with your gaming preferences so we can match you with the perfect game!

👉 https://forms.gle/RALZ41mtzAX3Kc558

If you have any questions, our Germany Outreach Team is available via plithus.vp@gmail.com or our Discord https://discord.gg/ahED6CYHA at any time.