diff --git a/tests/gui/test_app.py b/tests/gui/test_app.py
index def835b6e..2a215522f 100644
--- a/tests/gui/test_app.py
+++ b/tests/gui/test_app.py
@@ -376,6 +376,8 @@ def test_app_new_window(qtbot):
     )
     assert wins == (start_wins + 3)
 
+    app.player.cleanup()
+
     app.closeAllWindows()
 
 
@@ -448,3 +450,5 @@ def toggle_and_verify_visibility(expected_visibility: bool = True):
 
     # Toggle instance visibility with shortcut, showing instances
     toggle_and_verify_visibility(True)
+
+    window.player.cleanup()