Moby Games API
The Moby Games API offers metadata for games across all platforms, from retro to modern.
Details
Section titled “Details”- Website: mobygames.com
- Supported formats: games
- Authentication: Yes, API key required
- Rate limiting: 360 requests per hour (one every ten seconds). Requests should be made no more frequently than one per second.
- SFW filter support: No
Important Notice
Section titled “Important Notice”As of September 2024, the API key is no longer free.
Consider using Giant Bomb or Steam as alternatives for game metadata.
Authentication
Section titled “Authentication”Yes, by making an account here.
Search by ID
Section titled “Search by ID”The ID you need is the Moby Games game ID.
Finding the ID
Section titled “Finding the ID”- Navigate to the game page on Moby Games
- Look at the URL
- The ID is the number in the URL path
Example
Section titled “Example”For “Bioshock 2”:
- URL:
https://www.mobygames.com/game/45089/bioshock-2/ - ID:
45089