Antidote
Game playtesting and UX research platform by Sensing Emotions and Knowledge Group, S.L.
In one paragraph
Antidote pays for game playtesting — billed per test or session, paid via Gift card or voucher and Points. Available: Worldwide community. Minimum age 16+ (must be 'of the age of majority (16+ years old or otherwise of legal age)'); younger players accepted only with written guardian authorization plus guardian ID emailed to support@antidote.gg.
Quick facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Websites, Games & App Testing |
| Platform type | User research and product testing panel |
| Website | antidote.gg |
| Pay unit | Per test or session |
| Typical rate | Not published — each playtest's compensation "varies based on developer preferences"; testers earn XP and Antidote Coins rather than cash |
| Payout methods | Gift card or voucher, Points |
| Payout cadence | After validation |
| Minimum payout | Not published — no threshold stated; Antidote Coins redeem in the in-platform store for Steam/Amazon gift cards, games and event tickets, credited within 30 days and shipped "every few weeks" |
| Minimum age | 16+ (must be 'of the age of majority (16+ years old or otherwise of legal age)'); younger players accepted only with written guardian authorization plus guardian ID emailed to support@antidote.gg |
| Countries | Worldwide community ('global community of real-world players'); the official FAQ states 'Most of the players in our community are based in Europe, USA & Canada', with others from LATAM, MENA and Asia. No eligibility list published; playtest invitations depend on 'timezone, location, and past participation.' |
| Equipment | Computer, Smartphone, Microphone, Webcam, Screen recording, Stable internet |
| Experience needed | Beginner friendly |
| Identity verification | Account verification required (verifying improves invitation chances); registration data per the privacy policy includes name, surname, nickname, country, gender, birthday, email, gamer profile (casual/midcore/hardcore) and 'bank account or Paypal details'; minors require written guardian authorization plus a photo of the guardian's ID. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-05 |
Pros & cons — facts only
Pros
- Rated beginner friendly — open to newcomers.
Cons
No verified downsides in our data yet — treat this as "not enough data", not "no downsides".
How to join Antidote
- Sign up at app.antidote.gg
- complete the gamer profile
- complete platform tutorials
- verify the account
- players are then invited when their profile matches developer targeting criteria. Rewards are granted only after the playtest fully concludes and all sessions are verified.
Signup involves: Sign up · Profile completion · Project matching
Pay & payouts
- Typical rate: Not published — each playtest's compensation "varies based on developer preferences"; testers earn XP and Antidote Coins rather than cash
- Billed per: Per test or session
- Payout methods: Gift card or voucher, Points
- Payout cadence: After validation
- Minimum payout: Not published — no threshold stated; Antidote Coins redeem in the in-platform store for Steam/Amazon gift cards, games and event tickets, credited within 30 days and shipped "every few weeks"
Requirements
- Minimum age
- 16+ (must be 'of the age of majority (16+ years old or otherwise of legal age)'); younger players accepted only with written guardian authorization plus guardian ID emailed to support@antidote.gg
- Languages
- Not published; individual playtests specify language targeting — the Become a Game Tester page shows one example developer request for 'English-speaking players between 18 and 30 years old.'
- Identity verification
- Account verification required (verifying improves invitation chances); registration data per the privacy policy includes name, surname, nickname, country, gender, birthday, email, gamer profile (casual/midcore/hardcore) and 'bank account or Paypal details'; minors require written guardian authorization plus a photo of the guardian's ID.
- Skills
- None required — Antidote recruits 'real players, not professional testers'; matching is based on the gamer profile, platform, and optionally a linked Steam game library.
- Equipment
- A device running Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android with the Antidote desktop/mobile app; playtests run on 'Windows, Android, browser, iOS, and Mac.' The app records the screen, audio (think-aloud), and face/voice per the privacy policy. Consoles are reward items only, not supported testing platforms. Stable internet assumed but not explicitly stated.
What kind of work
- Game playtesting
- UX research
- Usability testing
- Online surveys
- Product testing
Testing prerequisites
- Screen recording
- Think-aloud protocol
- Microphone
- Webcam
Antidote FAQ
Is Antidote legit?
Yes — Antidote is a real, operating platform. We verified its signup, payout, and policy pages directly on 2026-10-05 using 12 sources.
How much does Antidote pay?
Not published — each playtest's compensation "varies based on developer preferences"; testers earn XP and Antidote Coins rather than cash. Work is billed per test or session, so earnings scale with volume and acceptance rates.
How does Antidote pay out?
Via Gift card or voucher, Points. Payout cadence: After validation. Minimum payout: Not published — no threshold stated; Antidote Coins redeem in the in-platform store for Steam/Amazon gift cards, games and event tickets, credited within 30 days and shipped "every few weeks".
Who can join Antidote?
Minimum age 16+ (must be 'of the age of majority (16+ years old or otherwise of legal age)'); younger players accepted only with written guardian authorization plus guardian ID emailed to support@antidote.gg. Worldwide community ('global community of real-world players'); the official FAQ states 'Most of the players in our community are based in Europe, USA & Canada', with others from LATAM, MENA and Asia. No eligibility list published; playtest invitations depend on 'timezone, location, and past participation.' Account verification required (verifying improves invitation chances); registration data per the privacy policy includes name, surname, nickname, country, gender, birthday, email, gamer profile (casual/midcore/hardcore) and 'bank account or Paypal details'; minors require written guardian authorization plus a photo of the guardian's ID.
How do I sign up for Antidote?
Sign up at app.antidote.gg → complete the gamer profile → complete platform tutorials → verify the account → players are then invited when their profile matches developer targeting criteria. Rewards are granted only after the playtest fully concludes and all sessions are verified.
Sources & verification
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