Video Game QA Tester / Game Designer (Roguelike) – Part-Time

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented QA tester and game designer to join the development of a roguelike indie title. You will work with early builds, identify edge cases, and provide structured feedback that enhances stability, clarity, and overall player experience.

Key responsibilities

• Play early builds and deliberately break systems to uncover bugs, exploits, softlocks, and unintended interactions.
• Test core gameplay, combat mechanics, abilities, status effects, progression, enemy behavior, and encounter balance.
• Evaluate UI clarity, feedback loops, and player flow.
• Document reproduction steps and deliver clear, actionable reports.
• Collaborate with the design team to improve pacing, balance, difficulty, and overall game feel.

Required profile

• Proven experience testing games, mods, or interactive systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to provide structured feedback.
• Comfort working with early builds and evolving systems.
• Good intuition for balance, difficulty, and fairness.
• Passion for roguelikes, systems‑heavy games, or challenging combat design is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Project‑based, part‑time work (2‑4 hours per day) with potential for ongoing collaboration.
• Remote work flexibility.