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IGDB.com vs Steam

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

APIIGDB.comNEW—SteamNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs Steam: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or Steam?

On our scheduled checks, Steam leads on measured uptime — IGDB.com at —% versus Steam 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 Steam need an API key?

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

Can I call IGDB.com and Steam from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IGDB.com and Steam 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 Steam free for commercial use?

IGDB.com 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.