Winnie’s Hole

Client Overview

Game Intro
Winnie’s Hole is an indie roguelike body horror video game based on the Winnie-the-Pooh franchise.Winnie’s Hole is a roguelike game in which the player controls a virus infecting Winnie-the-Pooh, maneuvering throughout his body while collecting resources and capturing healthy cells, transforming him into a monstrous entity. It was developed by the Australian studio Twice Different
Business Requirements
The developers of Winnie’s Hole approached our team before their Early Access launch to ensure the game was stable and polished for its first players.
They needed a QA partner who could conduct comprehensive functional testing across the entire gameplay experience and help identify issues that might appear with different playstyles, ability combinations, and gameplay mechanics before release.
Tested on
- PC (Steam)
- Steam Deck

Engagement

4 QA specialists

Game Testing Solutions

Our QA team provided full-scope functional testing focused on the core gameplay systems typical for roguelike puzzle titles.

Gameplay Systems Testing
Testing in-game perks, abilities, recipes, and enemy behaviors
Build Compatibility Validation
Verifying gameplay stability across different builds and ability combinations
Playstyle-Driven Testing
Ensuring gameplay mechanics remain stable under unconventional builds
Balance and Exploit Analysis
Identifying potential balance issues and gameplay exploits
Gameplay QA Framework Setup
Preparing a comprehensive QA checklist for gameplay systems, progression, and interactions
Bug Verification and Regression
Confirming fixes and ensuring no critical issues reappeared before Early Access launch

Business Impact / Benefits Delivered

The game launched into Early Access with improved stability and reduced risk of gameplay-breaking issues or exploits. This helped deliver a smoother player experience and contributed to very positive (95%) reviews on Steam.