PC game tester - cozy bee game

I'm an indie developer working on Project Hive, a cosy beekeeping game for PC. You inherit a run-down apiary and village and bring it back to life by restoring the cottage, caring for the bees and getting to know the locals. The game is in active development, and I'm looking for a few reliable testers to help shape it as it grows.

What I'm looking for:

Playtesting: play new builds and tell me honestly what works, what's confusing and what's fun.

Bug finding: spot and report bugs, glitches and anything that looks or feels wrong, with clear steps to reproduce.

Proofing: check dialogue, on-screen text and instructions for typos, clarity and consistency.

Design feedback: give your views on pacing, story beats, minigames and new features as they're added.

General quality: suggest anything that would make the game look, feel or play better.

Who this suits:

Someone who enjoys cosy, story-led or life-sim games

Someone with a Windows PC that can run a modern 3D game

Someone who gives clear, specific written feedback (screenshots or short clips are a bonus)

Prior QA or playtesting experience is helpful but not essential

How it works:

I'll send you a download link to the latest build along with a short list of things to focus on. You play through and send back your notes. This is ongoing work, with a new build roughly every week or two, so I'd like to build a longer-term relationship with the right people.

Please tell me a little about the games you enjoy and any testing you've done before.

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