Freelance QA · Indie Games

Game QA Tester for Indie Developers

I find bugs before your players do.

Timestamped bug reports
Screen-recorded QA sessions
Clear reproduction steps
Gameplay & UI feedback
Technical communication with programmers and artists

bug_report_build_0.8.4.xlsx

ID	Severity	Time	Issue
BUG-014	Critical	`12:04`	Crash on loading save slot 3
BUG-015	High	`18:47`	Player clips through boss arena wall
BUG-016	Medium	`24:11`	Audio ducking never restores after cutscene
BUG-017	Low	`31:52`	Settings label truncated at 1280×720
BUG-018	High	`38:09`	Soft lock when skipping tutorial prompt

3 Testing Machines

Low, mid and high-end Windows configurations.

Software Developer Background

I read logs, stack traces and build settings.

Git & SVN

Pull builds and file issues where your team works.

English Communication

Clear written reports and async updates.

Structured Reports

Consistent format, ready to paste into your tracker.

Why Me

QA that saves your team time

Every session ends with something your developers can act on immediately — no vague "it broke" messages.

Structured Reports

Each report contains:

Bug IDBUG-014
SeverityCritical
Timestamp12:04
Steps to reproduce1 → 5
Expected resultSave loads
Actual resultCrash to desktop
ScreenshotAttached

Video Evidence

Every bug is backed by a recorded QA session, so you can watch the exact moment it happens instead of guessing at repro steps.

Recommended session length: 30–60 minutes per focused pass.

Technical Communication

I adapt the level of detail to whoever is reading. I can communicate effectively with:

Programmers
Technical Artists
Designers
Producers

Sample Bug Report

See exactly what you get

A real spreadsheet from a QA pass — severity, timestamps, repro steps and evidence in one place.

QA_Report_Sample.xlsx — Sheet 1

Bug ID	Severity	Time	Steps to reproduce	Expected	Actual	Shot
BUG-014	Critical	`12:04`	Main menu → Continue → select save slot 3	Save loads into Level 2	Crash to desktop, no error dialog	📎
BUG-015	High	`18:47`	Boss arena → dash into north-east corner twice	Collision blocks player	Player clips outside arena, falls forever	📎
BUG-016	Medium	`24:11`	Trigger cutscene → skip with ESC	Music volume returns to 100%	Music stays ducked at ~30%	📎
BUG-017	Low	`31:52`	Settings → Display at 1280×720	Full label visible	"Resolution Scal…" truncated	📎

Download Sample Report Open in Google Sheets

Sample QA Video

Watch a full QA session

Recorded pass with live commentary, showing how each bug was found and reproduced.

YouTube QA session — embed placeholder

QA Workflow

How a test cycle runs

Receive BuildGit, SVN, itch.io or a direct link.

Play NormallyA first pass as a real player would.

Stress TestEdge cases, spam inputs, odd resolutions.

Record SessionFull screen capture with timestamps.

Write ReportStructured spreadsheet plus screenshots.

Developer FixesYou patch, I stay available for questions.

Regression TestVerify fixes and check nothing else broke.

Testing Checklist

What gets covered

Gameplay
UI
Performance
Audio
Localization
Save/Load
Settings
Keyboard
Mouse
Controller
Tutorial
Balance
Animations
Visual Bugs
Resolution
Crash Testing
Soft Locks

Hardware

Tested on three real machines

Low, mid and high-end configurations, so performance issues show up before your players find them.

Machine 1 — High End

CPU[CPU model]
GPU[GPU model]
RAM[32 GB]
Windows[Windows 11]
Resolution[2560×1440]

Machine 2 — Mid Range

CPU[CPU model]
GPU[GPU model]
RAM[16 GB]
Windows[Windows 11]
Resolution[1920×1080]

Machine 3 — Low End

CPU[CPU model]
GPU[Integrated]
RAM[8 GB]
Windows[Windows 10]
Resolution[1366×768]

Pricing

Simple, hourly, no retainers

Every package includes a written report and the session recording.

Quick Test

$10 / 1 hour

Focused pass on one build
Bug report spreadsheet
Session recording

Book Quick Test

Popular

Standard

$30 / 3 hours

Full checklist coverage
Bug report + screenshots
Session recording
One regression pass included

Book Standard

Custom

Quote

Ongoing or multi-build testing
Milestone / release candidate passes
Tailored scope and schedule

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FAQ

Common questions

Can you sign an NDA?

Yes. Send your NDA before the build and I'll sign it. Unreleased builds, keys and footage are never shared or published without written permission.

Can you test unfinished games?

Yes — prototypes, vertical slices and early alphas are welcome. Tell me which systems are placeholder and I'll scope the pass around what is actually implemented.

Do you perform regression testing?

Yes. After you ship a fix, I re-test each reported bug, confirm the fix and check the surrounding systems for anything the change may have broken.

Can you communicate with developers?

Yes. I have a software development background, so I can discuss logs, stack traces, build settings and repro conditions directly with programmers, artists, designers and producers.

Do you support Git/SVN?

Yes. I can pull builds from Git or SVN, work from a specific branch or tag, and reference commit hashes in reports.

Can you test Android?

Yes, on physical Android devices — installs, touch controls, resolution scaling, performance and crash behaviour.

Contact

Let's Test Your Game

Send me a build link and what you want covered. I'll reply with a scope and a start time.

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Let's Test Your Game