Run remote game user research without exposing your build
Give participants browser access to your study while the game stays inside Playruo's secured cloud environment. Less setup friction, tighter access control, and cleaner comparisons across sessions.
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Setup gets in the way of the study
Setup gets in the way of the study
Setup gets in the way of the study
Setup gets in the way of the study
Setup gets in the way of the study
Setup gets in the way of the study
Remote research should focus on player behavior, not install instructions, account issues, hardware checks, or last-minute support.
Build access is hard to share safely
Build access is hard to share safely
Build access is hard to share safely
Build access is hard to share safely
Build access is hard to share safely
Build access is hard to share safely
Research often happens before launch, when teams need participants to play but cannot let the build spread beyond the session.
Player context gets noisy
Player context gets noisy
Player context gets noisy
Player context gets noisy
Player context gets noisy
Player context gets noisy
At-home research is useful, but hardware variance can make onboarding friction, performance issues, and progression feedback harder to compare.
Research workflow
Map the research workflow from build to insight
Playruo fits into the research workflow at the point where a build needs to become playable by real participants, without turning into local setup or uncontrolled file sharing.
- 1
Plan
Study setup
Define the study context
Start with the build, target cohort, session window, and access rules your team needs for the research round.
- 2
Prepare
Build access
Move the build to browser access
Playruo prepares the secured Windows cloud environment and browser entry path, with no SDK, porting, or participant install required.
- 3
Run
Participant session
Invite players into controlled sessions
Participants join from a link. Passwords, NDA-backed entry, time windows, session caps, and revocation stay available for the study.
- 4
Learn
Research readout
Compare sessions with less setup noise
The game runs on the same cloud setup, while session logs and watermarking keep a clear access trail for the team.
Keep the build controlled from invite to readout
Playruo keeps the game inside secured Windows virtual machines and streams the session to the participant. Research teams can keep access rules visible without asking players to install or download the build.
Build access
Browser streaming keeps the game off participant machines and inside secured cloud VMs.
Participant entry
Passwords, NDA-backed entry, geo-blocking, and time windows can frame access before the session starts.
Session limits
Duration caps, concurrent limits, and instant revocation let the team stop access when needed.
Traceability
Per-session forensic watermarking and session logs help show who played, when, and through which session.
Make remote sessions easier to compare
Remote research works because players can participate from their own context. Playruo keeps the game environment consistent in the cloud, so the team can spend less time separating setup noise from player feedback.
Browser-only access
Players join from a modern browser with no app, no account, and no local game files on their machines.
Repeatable game environment
The game runs on the same cloud setup each time, reducing hardware variance across research sessions.
Controlled research rounds
Access windows, passwords, NDA flows, watermarking, and revocation keep the study path controlled.
A flow that can expand
Start with a focused cohort, then use the same controlled access model for larger remote rounds.
Playruo for Playtest works as a charm and has a direct impact on team efficiency! As a game developer where logistics can be complicated, Playruo is an important tool for us.
Nouredine Abboud
CEO, Novaquark
Frequently asked questions
No. Playruo is browser-based, so participants join from a modern browser with no app install, no account creation, and no local game download.
See whether Playruo fits your next research round
Start the walkthrough to see how the workflow fits your build, participant flow, access rules, and study goals.
