Game Database

[Facillity]

Hello!

I'm enrolled in a class where we have to make a project dealing with databases. I've been trying to gather information on games but I was wondering if there was an easier way to compile a JSON file with things like Game ID, title, developer, price, etc. I know there's a link I can use and run it with all the different game IDs but I run into an error every once in a while that I'm making too many requests (using a python script to generate and pull the information). Do any of you know a way I can pull that information in a better way?

Anything helps! Thanks!

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

No. There is a limit to how many requests you can make in a day.

[cinedine]

There are better databases to use than Steam. Use IGDB or thegamesdb.net . The first one requires a key and the free version is limited to 3000 requests/month (which should be enough for personal use), the later is still free to use.

[wuddih]

https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/webapi/ISteamApps#GetAppList
to get complete applist with their ids, which you let run over the store api app details
https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/User:RJackson/StorefrontAPI#appdetails
that is not an official docu, the store api has no official doc but this is pretty accurate.
example:
http://store.steampowered.com/api/appdetails?appids=730&cc=us

every response is json.

just dont go complete bonkers and limit your callrate. the webapi has a 100k call limit per day, i assume similar for the store api.