Sign-Ups Open for Pizza Slice Closed Steam Playtest — Starts August 26

Gaming Factory and Quest Craft are inviting players to grab their aprons and roll up their sleeves for a taste of Pizza Slice, the cozy-yet-competitive pizzeria sim. A closed Steam playtest will run from August 26 to September 16, 2025, giving players a chance to try the game for free before it’s fully baked.

Sign-ups are open now and will remain open throughout the playtest period. All you need is a PC that meets the game’s requirements — though spots will be granted at the developers’ discretion based on testing needs.

What’s in the Playtest?

This early slice focuses on the game’s core loop: sourcing ingredients, prepping dough and toppings, baking pizzas, and managing your restaurant. You’ll get five in-game days to prove you’ve got the chops to run Tonio’s family pizzeria in the heart of a romanticized New York City. The goal? Ensure the basics are fun and solid before the devs expand the game with new features.

About Pizza Slice

In Pizza Slice, you’re not just making mouthwatering pies — you’re running the whole business. Manage your kitchen, clean up after the lunch rush, expand seating, upgrade your gear, invent new recipes, and fend off both rival restaurateurs and the culinary mafia. While the game is a cozy, humorous take on Italian dining, it also offers plenty of strategic depth for would-be pizza tycoons.

Key Features

• A Cozy Italian Dream — Run a family pizzeria in a bustling, romanticized NYC.

• Business Meets Cooking — Master every part of the restaurant, from prep work to customer service.

• High-Stakes Hospitality — Grow your business, battle rivals, and deal with unexpected challenges.

• Lighthearted & Humorous — A warm, comedic twist on running a restaurant.

• Co-op Ready — Full game will feature multiplayer, but the playtest is single-player only.

Playtest Details

• Sign-Up Period: August 13 – September 16, 2025

• Playtest Dates: August 26 – September 16, 2025

• Platform: PC via Steam

• Controller Support: Partial

• Languages: VO in English; text in ENG, FR, IT, GER, ESP, PL, PT-BR, RUS, PT, Simplified Chinese

How to Join

1. Visit the Pizza Slice Steam page

2. Click “Request Access” under the playtest section

3. Wait for your confirmation email and get ready to cook!

If you think you’ve got what it takes to run the best pizzeria in town, now’s your chance to prove it.