Can I Play That

What Can I Play That does

Can I Play That is a Chicago-based editorial media publication founded in 2018, operating under the 501(c)(3) non-profit AbilityPoints, that covers accessibility in video games and tabletop games for disabled players and the developers who serve them. The platform delivers accessibility-focused game reviews, previews, news, developer interviews, commentary, and reference guides through a WordPress-based website organized into sections including Reviews, News, Codex, Lexicon, and Features. Its proprietary editorial assets include the DAGERSystem, an accessibility rating and review framework that documents disability-specific game features; the Games Codex, a searchable database of game accessibility metadata; and the Lexicon, a glossary of accessibility terminology.

The publication's value proposition is positioned as first-person coverage "by disabled gamers, for disabled gamers," supported by editorial staff with lived disability experience. It serves two primary segments: disabled gamers seeking information about which titles are accessible to them, and game developers seeking guidance on inclusive design. Secondary audiences include accessibility advocates, consultants, and industry professionals. Distribution is entirely free to readers via the website, with a presence on Bluesky and Twitter/X, a Patreon community, and event participation such as the Access-Ability Summer Showcase.

The business model is donation-based rather than commercial: revenue is sourced through AbilityPoints (where donations via PayPal may be tax-deductible) and Patreon support. No paid subscriptions, advertising, or product sales are disclosed. Operational scale is small, with 1-10 employees, and revenue figures are not disclosed. Strategic activity centers on expanding editorial coverage into adjacent verticals (tabletop games, hardware/peripherals), launching an annual awards program (Diamond, Barrier Breaker, Editor's Choice), and building partnerships with advocacy organizations such as RNIB and publishers such as Rebellion Unplugged.

Name

Can I Play That

Legal name

Can I Play That?

Website

https://caniplaythat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Can I Play That is a Chicago-based editorial publication, operated by the non-profit AbilityPoints, that provides accessibility-focused game reviews, news, and reference guides for disabled gamers and game developers. The site is free to readers and funded by donations and Patreon support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gaming Accessibility Media

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessibility & Compliance Services (A11y Testing, Ratings, Privacy/Regulatory) (MPAFAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Education & Accessibility-Optimized Media (UDL, AAC, Captioning) (EDAGALAH)

Keywords

• Gaming accessibility reviews
• Accessibility rating system
• Accessible game database
• Disability gaming media
• Accessibility reference guides

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Support: Can I Play That accepts donations through AbilityPoints, its parent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations through AbilityPoints with PayPal may be tax deductible. The organization also operates a Patreon page for ongoing community support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Can I Play That is an editorial media publication that publishes accessibility-focused game reviews, news, developer interviews, and reference guides for disabled gamers and game developers. The site operates the DAGERSystem accessibility rating framework, the Games Codex database cataloging accessibility information for games, the Lexicon accessibility terminology glossary, and offers educational workshops on accessibility in gaming. All content is freely accessible to readers and the publication is operated by AbilityPoints, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Product overview

Can I Play That is a unified editorial platform run by AbilityPoints (a 501(c)(3) non-profit), providing accessibility-focused game reviews, news, commentary, and educational resources for disabled gamers and game developers. The platform centers on its main website, which delivers content through distinct sections including the Games Codex (a comprehensive game database), Lexicon (an integrated terminology glossary), DAGERSystem (an accessibility review framework), Accessibility Reference Guides, and Workshops. Content is organized across categories including News, Reviews, Features, and Resources. The platform does not offer a modular or tiered product architecture—it operates as a single content publication and community resource.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Can I Play That Website The primary editorial platform providing accessibility game reviews, commentary, news, accessibility reference guides, and the Games Codex database for disabled gamers and game developers.
• Workshops Educational workshops and training programs offered by Can I Play That on accessibility in gaming, intended for game developers, studios, and accessibility advocates seeking guidance on inclusive game design.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AbilityPointscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCan I Play That is operated by AbilityPoints, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. AbilityPoints is dedicated to employing disabled people and providing resources for disabled gamers and game developers. Donations to Can I Play That are processed through AbilityPoints and may be tax deductible.
• Pixel ManiacsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPixel Maniacs, the developer of ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard, partnered with Can I Play That for a developer interview discussing accessibility features in the game, including colorblind accessibility mode with symbol-based alternatives.
• RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbilityPoints/Can I Play That collaborates with RNIB for lived experience feedback on accessibility. RNIB provided consultation on board game accessibility resources for Adventure Presents and Joyride, helping ensure high contrast and tactile accessibility features meet blind and low vision player needs.
• Rebellion UnpluggedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRebellion Unplugged partnered with Can I Play That/AbilityPoints to develop and share accessibility resources for board games Adventure Presents and Joyride, including high contrast stickers, tactile dice with Braille, and accessibility guidance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Polygon: Major games and entertainment publication producing reviews, news, and long-form features. Comparable as broad games media competitor increasingly publishing accessibility-focused content.
• IGN: Major gaming media outlet producing reviews, previews, news, and features at scale. Comparable as competing gaming media destination with growing accessibility coverage that overlaps CIPT's territory.
• Kotaku: Large games and pop culture outlet covering industry news and reviews. Comparable as broad incumbent gaming media with overlapping audience that covers accessibility topics intermittently.
• Game Informer: Long-running broad gaming publication covering reviews, news, and features across all platforms. Comparable as a games media outlet with overlapping review coverage, though without CIPT's dedicated accessibility specialization.

Others

• RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People): UK charity providing lived-experience accessibility consultation; explicitly partners with AbilityPoints/CIPT. Comparable as a strategic partner and adjacent disability-services organization rather than direct media competitor.

Direct peers

• Gaming and Disability Network: Community resource hub for disabled gamers covering accessibility news, guides, and developer resources. Comparable in target audience and editorial mission within the gaming accessibility niche.
• SpecialEffect: UK-based charity helping people with disabilities enjoy video games through customized equipment and developer consultation. Comparable in disability-gaming intersection and developer-facing accessibility advisory work, though regional UK focus.
• AbleGamers Foundation: Non-profit organization dedicated to improving accessibility in gaming through advocacy, grants, and developer resources. Directly comparable to CIPT in mission, audience (disabled gamers), and B2B developer education focus.
• The Able Review: Accessibility-focused games media outlet covering reviews and features from a disability perspective. Overlaps directly with CIPT's editorial positioning as a dedicated accessibility review publication.
• Games for Blind Gamers: Community organization running accessible game jams and showcasing games playable without sight. Directly comparable niche accessibility focus and game jam programming (referenced in CIPT's own coverage).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/caniplaythat

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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