Play test indie games. Get keys. Discover what's next.
PK Nexus is where developers list their games and run play tests. Sign up free as a gamer, browse games, join play tests, and get Steam or itch.io keys delivered to your dashboard.
No cost. No clutter. One place for your play test keys.
Why sign up as a gamer?
Play test opportunities are scattered across Discord, Twitter, and forms. PK Nexus puts games and keys in one place.
Discover indie games
Browse games by genre and platform. Find titles opening play test sign-ups and get in early.
Keys in one place
Sign up for play tests on game pages. Keys are sent to your PK Nexus dashboard, no digging through email.
Leave reviews
Rate and review games you've played. Your feedback helps developers and shows up on your profile.
How it works
Three steps from sign-up to playing.
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Create a free account
Sign up as a gamer and browse games. When you join a play test, developers send keys to your dashboard.
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Browse games & play tests
Explore games on PK Nexus. When a developer opens play test sign-ups, you can join with one click.
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Get keys in your dashboard
When keys are sent, they appear in your Dashboard → Play tests tab. Redeem on Steam or itch and play.
What you get as a gamer
Free account, one dashboard for keys, and a single place to discover indie games and play tests.
Discover games
Browse by genre and platform. See which games are looking for play testers.
Keys in one place
All your play test keys live in your dashboard. No lost emails or expired links.
One-click sign-up
Sign up for a play test from the game page. Developers manage keys and delivery.
Free for gamers
Gamer accounts are free. No subscription, no paywall, just sign up and go.
Your play tests
Dashboard shows every game you signed up for and keys you've received.
Leave reviews
Write reviews for games you've played. They appear on game pages and in your Dashboard → Reviews.
Play test indie games. Get keys. No cost.
Create a free gamer account and get keys delivered to your dashboard.