Best APIs for Gaming
Gaming applications benefit from APIs for user profiles, leaderboards, in-app purchases, and social features. These APIs help you build engaging gaming experiences.
Why Use APIs for This?
Manage player profiles and progress
Create leaderboards and achievements
Process in-game purchases
Enable multiplayer functionality
Recommended APIs
We've curated 12 APIs that are perfect for gaming projects.
Games & Comics
10 APIs
Game Discovery API
Games & ComicsDiscover games, genres, platforms, and more with the GameBrain Game Discovery API.
IGDB.com
Games & ComicsVideo Game Database
Path of Exile
Games & ComicsPath of Exile Game Information
TCGdex
Games & ComicsMulti languages Pokémon TCG Information
Rick and Morty
Games & ComicsAll the Rick and Morty information, including images
Forza
Games & ComicsShow random image of car from Forza
Tebex
Games & ComicsTebex API for information about game purchases
Fortnite
Games & ComicsFortnite Stats
Battle.net
Games & ComicsDiablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II and World of Warcraft game data APIs
Steam
Games & ComicsValve provides these APIs so website developers can use data from Steam in new and interesting ways. They allow developers to query Steam for information that they can present on their own sites. At the moment the only APIs we offer provide item data for Team Fortress 2, but this list will grow over time.Geocoding
1 APIs
Mapbox
GeocodingCreate/customize beautiful digital mapsDevelopment
1 APIs
RandomUser
DevelopmentA free, open-source API for generating random user data. Like Lorem Ipsum, but for people.Getting Started
Ready to start building? Here's how to get started with these APIs:
Browse the APIs above and click "View API" to learn more
Sign up for an API key on the provider's website
Read the documentation and try the API in your preferred language
Integrate the API into your project
Need help choosing? Most APIs offer free tiers, so you can try multiple options before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best APIs for gaming?
The best APIs depend on your specific requirements. We've curated a list of popular and reliable APIs commonly used for gaming development.
How do I choose an API for my gaming project?
Consider factors like pricing, rate limits, documentation quality, community support, and specific features you need. Start with free tiers to evaluate before committing.