QA Playtester (Part-Time, On-Site, Berlin)

We are looking for a reliable QA Playtester to support our team in the ongoing development of our game. The position is part-time and based on-site in our office in Berlin.

We are currently working on NEO BERLIN 2087, a cinematic, narrative-driven single-player action-adventure set in a dystopian cyberpunk version of Berlin. The game combines first-person and third-person gameplay with investigation mechanics, RPG elements, and a strong focus on atmosphere, storytelling, and immersive presentation.

The focus of this role is structured playtesting and clear analysis. You will analyze playtest sessions, prepare key findings, and provide a foundation for fast decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of multi‑hour playtest videos with multiple players and identification of relevant issues including exact timecodes
• Clear breakdown of findings per player and session
• Identification of recurring patterns as well as notable outliers
• Independent playtesting of current builds to identify bugs, broken behavior, and inconsistencies
• Reproduction of issues with clear steps and expected vs. actual results
• Support in organizing in‑house playtest sessions based on alignment and depending on trust and experience level

Profile

• Experience in QA, playtesting, or a comparable role is a plus
• Ability to objectively observe player behavior and capture issues in a structured way
• Ability to clearly separate observation from personal opinion
• Clear and well‑structured written communication in German and/or English (depending on context)
• Willingness to follow clear direction and work within defined structures
• Ability to efficiently analyze and condense large amounts of gameplay material
• Very strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies and visual issues
• Ability to quickly identify problems and describe them precisely
• Familiarity with tools such as Discord, spreadsheets, and video analysis workflows
• Familiarity with narrative‑driven single‑player games such as Metal Gear Solid, The Last of Us, Deus Ex, and Dishonored is beneficial

Plus

• Experience in creating short video clips or supercuts to present relevant problem areas in a compact and easy‑to‑review format

What matters

• Professional, respectful, and reliable way of working
• Positive and constructive attitude in day‑to‑day collaboration
• Objective observation without bias
• High relevance of findings, no unnecessary noise
• Clear separation between observation and interpretation

Important note about the role

• You work strictly based on clear direction and prepare findings to support decision-making
• This role does not include making independent design or gameplay decisions

Location

• On‑site in Berlin (office‑based, no remote)