November 14, 2025
Recap: This was the Game Playtest Night #4 at XPERION Hamburg
What a night! Game Playtest Night #4 at XPERION Hamburg brought together developers and players for a a fantastic evening full of games, conversations, and creativity – and a one-of-a-kind opportunity to peek behind the curtain of game development.
From cozy exploration adventures to adrenaline-pumping action, the lineup of playable games was as diverse as the people attending. Guests got to test early versions of upcoming titles, exchange thoughts directly with the developers, and give live feedback that will genuinely shape the future of these games.
The atmosphere at XPERION was buzzing: between glowing screens, laughter from multiplayer matches, and the occasional “aha!” moment after discovering a clever game mechanic, it was clear that everyone shared the same passion. The casual after-work setup made it easy to connect, chat, and exchange experiences — not just between players, but also between devs themselves. For many, it was a rare chance to see how much heart, iteration, and collaboration go into making a game — and to be part of that process, even if just for one night. As the evening wrapped up, smiles, passionate discussions, and notebooks full of fresh insights were proof of how valuable this event was for everyone involved.
A huge thank-you to all the studios who showcased their projects, and to everyone who joined us for this memorable evening of playtesting, learning, and fun. We can’t wait to see how these games evolve — and we’re already looking forward to the next Game Playtest Night!
These were the playable games oft he Game Playtest Night #4
- Buggy 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 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 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 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 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 is an mesmerizing underwater adventure in which you dive deep down into the ocean! Control the water levels and switch between various robots to solve the ancient puzzles of Atlantis.
- Lou's Lagoon - 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!
- Map Map - A Game about Maps is a cozy exploration game about map making. 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 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 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 is a cozy game for all plant lovers. 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.
- REPLICORE is a first-person co-op shooter where 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.
- Seedrun is a short and minimalist farming game where players cultivate a secluded cave. Gather resources, get upgrades through a big skill tree and grow living plants that help you fulfill tasks!
- The Patient – Can you escape? 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!
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