PlayPile is a gaming platform designed to help players record, review, discover, and share their gaming experiences. Its collection tools let users log games they have played, rate titles, write reviews and journal entries, track playtime, and build a personal gaming history. Players can create a profile, share their collection with friends, and connect with other members of the gaming community.

For discovering what to play next, PlayPile features trending games, new releases, top-rated titles, community activity, recommendations, and curated lists. Users can browse games by mood and explore release calendars, studios, and publishers. The site also helps players find savings by tracking prices, comparing stores, and monitoring wishlist deals.

Additional community features include leaderboards, challenges, giveaways, activity feeds, and a looking-for-group section. Players can import their Steam account data, sign up for a free account, and access the service during its beta. PlayPile also publishes a blog and provides editorial, privacy, and contact information.