Elden Ring API vs Steam

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%88.2%
Uptime · 30d100%85.0%
P50 · ms312268
P95 · ms1111486
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Elden Ring API vs Steam: common questions

Which is more reliable, Elden Ring API or Steam?

On our scheduled checks, Elden Ring API leads on measured uptime — Elden Ring API at 100% versus Steam at 88.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Elden Ring API or Steam?

Steam has the lower median latency in our checks — Elden Ring API responds in 312 ms versus Steam at 268 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Elden Ring API and Steam need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Elden Ring API is callable with no signup, and Steam is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Elden Ring API and Steam from the browser?

Only Elden Ring API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Steam needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Elden Ring API and Steam free for commercial use?

Elden Ring API has unclear commercial terms, and Steam has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.