Play games. Get paid.
Gaming Datasets pays players to record long, continuous gameplay sessions. Play the games we need and get paid for every approved hour.
You're on the list.
We'll email you when paid sessions open up.
Want us to know what you play? The full application helps us match you to the right games.
How it works
From your next game to your next payday.
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Pick your session
Each session lists the game, how long to play, and a few settings. Take the ones that fit your week.
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Play & record
The recorder captures your game window and keyboard and mouse inputs. Video pauses shortly after you switch away.
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Get paid
Earn about $7 for each approved hour. Payouts go to the method you choose.
Open-world driving
Example paid session
- You play
- 90 min
- After approval
- $10.50
Games you could get paid to play
GTA V and Counter-Strike 2 are supported first. These are the kinds of play we're adding next, and where we can, we match you with games you already play.
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Open-world exploration
Open-world RPGs, sandboxes, survival
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Driving
Racing, driving sandboxes, flight
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Shooters
Shooters, immersive sims, dungeon crawlers
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Third-person action
Action-adventure, platformers, character action
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And more
Strategy, multiplayer, horror and new releases
Paid by the hour. About $7 for every approved hour.
You decide how many sessions to take.
Example week
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GTA V
Tue · 1h 30m
+$10.50
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Counter-Strike 2
Wed · 2h 05m
+$14.58
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GTA V
Fri · 1h 15m
+$8.75
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Counter-Strike 2
Sun · 3h 22m
+$23.57
Total payout
$57.40
- Played
- 8h 12m
- Sessions
- 4
- Rate
- $7/hr
Pilot tester bonus
Get GTA 6 on us
Record 60 hours in your first six weeks as a pilot tester and we'll give you a copy of GTA 6.
Join the waitlistOffer terms
Available to new pilot testers. To qualify, record at least 60 hours of gameplay on the Gaming Datasets platform within your first six weeks of joining the pilot. Testers who meet this requirement receive one copy of GTA 6 for free.
Minimum Requirements
To join the platform, you need to meet the following requirements
Supported
Game
Currently GTA V and Counter-Strike 2
PC
Windows 10 or 11
1080p
Ability to record at 30–60 fps
18+
Age requirement
What the recorder captures
Questions
Something we didn't cover? Email hello@gamingdatasets.com.
What do I need?
A Windows 10 or 11 PC that can run your games and record at 1080p, 30–60 fps, for an hour or more. A solid internet connection for uploading big video files. And you need to be 18 or older.
Who pays for the footage?
AI labs building models that learn how game worlds behave: how things move, collide, and react to a player. Highlight clips are too short and too cut up for that. They need long, continuous play, which is what you record.
What does the recorder capture?
The selected game window, rather than your whole desktop. The recorder logs keyboard keys, mouse buttons, and mouse movement while that game is in the foreground. Keys are saved by name, such as "W" or "SPACE"; a separate mapping can identify their game actions, such as "forward" or "jump". This includes keys that are not mapped to game actions, so avoid typing personal information in the game while recording. Input logging stops when you switch away; video pauses after about 2 seconds and resumes when you return.
Does the recorder touch my game?
No. It uses Windows' built-in window capture. It doesn't inject code into the game, read game memory, or change any game files.
Which games will I play?
Each session tells you which game to play. Supported titles right now are GTA V and Counter-Strike 2. Next up are open-world exploration, driving, shooters, third-person action, strategy, and multiplayer games. Where we can, we match you with games you already play, but you should be up for titles you don't normally play.
How does pay work?
You're paid about $7 for each hour of approved recording, through the payout method you choose. Idle time and rejected sessions aren't paid. This is independent contractor work, not a salaried job.
When can I start?
Paid sessions aren't open yet. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when there's one for you. If you want to tell us more now, fill out the full application.
Get on the list.
We'll email you when paid sessions open up. Joining takes less than a minute.
Join the waitlist