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RAWG

Freemium#2 of 14 in Game Databases

RAWG: A broad game-data API with strong free access and a $149 monthly Business tier. Ranked #2 of 14 in Game Databases by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for rich game metadata and recommendations.

9.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Rich game metadata and recommendations
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$149/mo
API access
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Detailed metadata, ratings, media, DLC and franchise relationships
- Recommendations plus player activity and Steam average playtime
- Free API access for personal, hobby and non-commercial projects
Where it doesn't
- Commercial use requires the $149-per-month Business plan
- Free projects require backlinks to RAWG
- Enterprise features are needed for downloadable file API access

Our verdict on RAWG

RAWG is a web-based video game database and discovery service for developers, publishers and product teams building game catalogs, discovery tools or recommendation experiences. Its searchable records cover descriptions, genres, release dates, developers, publishers, platforms, system requirements, store links, ratings, screenshots and gameplay videos. Users can also organize libraries and lists, rate games, share opinions and explore similar titles. The API supports a wide range of platforms, from PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 5 to mobile, Nintendo, Linux and older systems.

The published plans separate personal discovery projects from commercial products. The Free plan is intended for personal, hobby and non-commercial projects and requires backlinks to RAWG. The Business plan costs $149 per month, billed monthly, and adds commercial use, where-to-buy links, similar games, gameplay videos, relevant Twitch and YouTube videos, and email support. Enterprise adds a downloadable file API, custom data requests and priority email support. This structure makes the free tier suitable for experimentation and non-commercial projects, while teams shipping a paid product need to budget for at least the Business plan.

RAWG’s main strength is breadth: metadata sits alongside ESRB and Metacritic ratings, media, DLC and franchise relationships, recommendations, user libraries, lists, ratings and opinions, plus player activity and Steam average playtime. That combination suits applications where discovery and context matter as much as basic title records. Teams that need a wide catalog, recommendation inputs and platform-specific information should consider RAWG. A narrower game-data service may be a better fit for projects that need only a small set of basic records or do not need its broader discovery features.

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RAWG pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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RAWG fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$149/mo
API access	Yes
Supported platforms	PC, Xbox One, iOS, Nintendo DS, Linux, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Wii, Game Boy Advance, SNES, Apple II, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Atari XEGS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Android, Nintendo DSi
Export formats	Not verified
Quest data	Not verified
Character data	Not verified
Item data	Not verified
Ability data	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	rawg.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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