ArcadeForge — Playable Discovery Lab
Pulse-driven discovery for bold playable ideas. Explore weekly drops of indie prototypes and studio experiments. Short sessions, deep systems, and community-driven playtests connect creators with players.
Design pillars that guide every drop
Sessions built to teach, surprise, and reward within minutes. Fast loops make first impressions meaningful.
Surface-simple rules with deeper emergent systems so return play reveals new strategies.
Tools for direct player commentary and rapid iteration keep designers close to the audience.
How ArcadeForge moves from drop to iteration
1. Drop
A curated prototype ships with clear play goals and feedback hooks.
2. Playtest
Players try compact runs; system telemetry and comments are surfaced to creators.
3. Iterate
Creators publish updates, and the community signals which ideas deserve more polish.
Join a drop — influence the next build
Play short runs, leave feedback, and unlock creator-facing badges that amplify your voice.
Platform features
Short objectives that reward experimentation and surface standout strategies.
Tools for patch notes, quick surveys, and tiered access for closer playtesters.
Collect on-screen achievements that unlock behind-the-scenes content and dev chats.
Control remapping, high-contrast modes, and pacing options for inclusive sessions.
Gallery — current highlights
Screenshots and short clips from live drops. Tap to open full preview.
A rotating feature that highlights design briefs and creator notes for the current drop.
Voices from playtests
“Quick runs revealed unintended combos that transformed a simple prototype into a memorable match. The feedback tools made iteration fast and pointed.” — Maya R., designer
“I found new ideas by watching leaderboards and chatting with creators. ArcadeForge makes discovery feel like collaboration.” — Tomas V., player
Contact the team
Questions about drops, or want to host a prototype? Send a message and we’ll respond shortly.