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IGDB.com vs Psychonauts API

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

APIIGDB.comNEW—Psychonauts APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; fan tribute, game © Double Fine
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs Psychonauts API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or Psychonauts API?

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

Do IGDB.com and Psychonauts API need an API key?

Psychonauts API needs no key, while IGDB.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Psychonauts API first.

Can I call IGDB.com and Psychonauts API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IGDB.com and Psychonauts API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are IGDB.com and Psychonauts API free for commercial use?

IGDB.com has unclear commercial terms, and Psychonauts API 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.