Game Playtest Night #4

Want to check out tomorrow's indie darlings today already?

Then join us at the XPERION for our next Game Playtest Night, where we connect indie devs with gamers for an evening of fun, new game experiences and feedback.

The XPERION provides the perfect setting: dozens of powerful PCs and hardware in a unique location right in the city centre, integrated in the Media Markt by the central station.

The Game Playtest Night is designed as a relaxed after-work event for all interested gamers above the age of 18. In three hours, guests can play the games presented - alone or together in multiplayer - give feedback to the developers and have spirited chats with people who are just as passionate about video games as they are.

Every ticket includes one free drink.

Playable Games:

Buggy(opens in a new tab) is a cute bug-collection game. Play as Fenny to catch bugs around Critter Island. Fill your collection book, customize your character, and spend time with friends! Buggy lets you visit other players, hang out together, and enjoyplaying as little foxes running around and catching bugs.

Cosmodrill (opens in a new tab)is a 2D space mining adventure in which you pilot a rocket powered drill with which can drill through entire planets like they're butter. Explore the galaxy, mine for resources and defeat space monsters and pirates. It's up to you to liberate the occupied space stations and discover the ancient secret the pirates are after!

Deep Fog Signals(opens in a new tab) is a 2D puzzle horror game in which you're stuck in an outpost deep in a sea of toxic fog, your crew has been decimated, you're cut off from the outside world, and oxygen is running out. Use limited bandwidth to coordinate unstable crewmates, conduct esoteric research that could change the world, and interpret strange signals from the deep.

F.R.O.G.S – Frog Roguelike Overclocked Genetic Simulator(opens in a new tab) is a 3D roguelike survival game about evolution. Live, adapt, and evolve across generations as a frog in a dynamic ecosystem. Each run is a unique experiment in survival and natural selection.

Heart Drive(opens in a new tab) is an action adventure spin on the fishing game genre, with a focus on driving, upgrading and narration. Set in a connected overworld, it’s sprawling with fantasy, sci-fi and paranormal elements.

Light of Atlantis(opens in a new tab)(opens in a new tab) Explore the depths of the ocean in this mesmerizing underwater adventure! Control the water levels and switch between various robots to solve the ancient puzzles of Atlantis.

Lou's Lagoon(opens in a new tab) Traverse the vibrant Limbo Archipelago in search of your Uncle Lou, who mysteriously disappeared and left you his seaplane delivery service. Explore the islands, harvest resources, and hone your crafting skills to complete jobs and grow your business!

In the cozy exploration game Map Map - A Game about Maps(opens in a new tab),(opens in a new tab) players take on the role of adventure-seeking cartographers who explore and map the surroundings on unknown picturesque islands, complete small tasks for their friends and thus get closer and closer to the trail of a buried treasure. With lots of humor and colorful 3D graphics, the game is particularly appealing to cozy gamers and adventurers. Map Map - A Game about Maps is nominated for the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2025 in the “Best Prototype” category.

Mars Exodus(opens in a new tab) is an open-ended survival sandbox experience in a dying Martian city.
Explore the open world: gather resources, build your base, craft tools, farm food, join factions, and do everything you can to survive in this dystopia where you are not the hero.

Monster Mayhem (opens in a new tab)is a 2-8 player party game starring adorable monsters. Compete with friends in a variety of casual minigames. Claim victory as the monster with the most trophies in this lighthearted, chaotic game!

Plant Everywhere(opens in a new tab) - Forced to take time out from university, Eleanor is sent to stay with her aunt in Glomp, a left-behind industrial town. With crumbling buildings, abandoned construction sites and a polluted river, Eleanor decides to improve the town the only way she knows how: by growing gardens. As the town is transformed, people begin to notice…and not everyone is supportive of what she is doing.

In the first-person co-op shooter REPLICORE(opens in a new tab),(opens in a new tab) players fight with up to three friends through ruined desert temples on an alien planet to recover treasures and valuable artifacts. The cores - unique high-tech spheres - give players powerful abilities they can use to defeat enemies. Only through teamwork and good coordination can you unleash the full potential of your Cores and defeat your enemies. REPLICORE was runner-up in the “Best Prototype” category at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis 2024. (opens in a new tab)

Seedrun(opens in a new tab) - Cultivate a secluded cave in this short & minimalist farming game. Gather resources, get upgrades through a big skill tree and grow living plants that help you fulfill tasks!

The Patient – can you escape?(opens in a new tab) is an atmospheric first-person escape game set in a 1930s sanatorium. Play the brand-new Playtest of the game. This time featuring a section where you must hide and seek from the Doctor!”

How old do I have to be to attend this event?

This event is for people above the age of 18, as the games are pre-release and have not yet received an age rating by the USK.

How can I contact the organizer if I have any questions?

Just send an email at the event organizer: senta.gohr[at]gamecity-hamburg.de

Do I need to bring the printed ticket and, if applicable, a discount verification?

Yes, the ticket is required for accreditation. You can present your ticket as a printed copy or a saved PDF on your phone.

Is my ticket transferable?

Yes, tickets are transferable until the first entry to the event.