Functional Testing
Game loop, controls, UI states, progression, saves and edge cases.
QA resource
Game QA Checklist
Game QA covers gameplay, devices, performance, release requirements and bug reporting, not only a quick playthrough.
FunctionalCore gameplay, UI, progression and systems
RegressionRetesting changed areas after fixes
CompatibilityDevices, browsers, OS versions and hardware
ReleaseStore, platform and build readiness checks
QA Areas to Plan
A checklist makes QA scope visible before release pressure begins.
Compatibility Testing
Target devices, browsers, OS versions, headsets and hardware profiles.
Performance Testing
Frame rate, memory, load time, build size and stability.
Release QA
Store requirements, build configuration, analytics, permissions and final smoke tests.
QA Reporting Flow
The value of QA depends on clear bug reports and retesting.
Test plan
Define devices, builds, areas and acceptance criteria.
Bug reports
Log reproduction steps, screenshots, severity and environment.
Fix verification
Retest fixed issues and related areas.
Release check
Run final platform-specific checks before launch.
QA in a public scope
Cossacks 4 tied QA to economy, multiplayer and battle scale
The project record explicitly includes QA and optimization alongside RTS systems, rating, UI and 3D production—a useful reminder that test coverage follows system risk.
View the public portfolio recordCossacks 4: The Battle
The case scope includes RTS systems, economy logic, multiplayer battles, rating, UI, 3D assets, QA and optimization.
- Budget
- $169,230
- Timeline
- 12 months
- Platform
- PC / Steam
- Genre
- Historical RTS
Game QA Checklist FAQ
Do you test on real devices?
QA planning includes target real devices or hardware whenever release quality depends on them.
Can QA start before final build?
Yes. QA can begin during production so severe issues are found before release pressure.
Can you provide a QA report?
Yes. QA deliverables can include bug reports, severity, reproduction steps and release recommendations.
Need QA Before Release?
Share your target platforms and current build state.