Instant Gaming Scraper

🚀 Get instant access to game deals with prices, discounts, and availability data from Instant Gaming!

Extract comprehensive game pricing data from Instant Gaming's complete catalog. Perfect for price comparison sites, gaming deal aggregators, market analysis tools, and game retailers who need real-time pricing intelligence without the manual work. Get detailed information on games, DLCs, prepaid cards across Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms with advanced filtering options.

Target Audience: Price comparison sites, gaming deal platforms, market researchers, game retailers, affiliate marketers Primary Use Cases: Price monitoring, deal aggregation, market analysis, competitive intelligence, automated deal notifications

What Does Instant Gaming Scraper Do?

This tool provides access to Instant Gaming's complete game catalog with real-time pricing data, supporting both broad market analysis and targeted product research. It delivers:

• Game Listings: Product names, prices, discounts, and availability across all gaming platforms
• Pricing Intelligence: Current prices, retail prices, discount percentages, multi-currency pricing
• Platform Coverage: Steam, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox, Epic Games, GOG.com, and more
• Product Categories: Games, DLCs, prepaid cards, subscriptions, preorders across 19+ categories
• Regional Data: Worldwide availability, regional restrictions, country whitelists/blacklists
• Performance Data: User ratings, badges (bestseller, editor's choice), wishlist counts
• Advanced Filtering: 10+ filter options for precise targeting by platform, category, price, discount, rating

Business Value: Make data-driven pricing decisions, identify trending deals, and provide real-time game price intelligence to your users with comprehensive, up-to-date data across all major gaming platforms.

Input

To start Instant Gaming data extraction, simply configure your search criteria in the input form. You can search using:

Two Approaches (Mutually Exclusive):

Approach 1: Direct URL

• Start URL - Paste any Instant Gaming search URL to scrape results directly
  • Example: https://www.instant-gaming.com/en/search/?query=strategy&platform%5B%5D=1

Approach 2: API Filters (Recommended)

• Language - Select catalog language (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish)
• Search Query - Search by game name or keywords (e.g., "assassin", "strategy", "RPG")
• Platform Type - Filter by platform (Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation Store, Xbox, Nintendo eShop, etc.)
• Product Type - Filter by type (game, dlc, prepaid, subscription, preorder)
• Category IDs - Filter by game categories (Action, RPG, Strategy, Horror, etc.)
• In Stock Only - Only return products currently in stock (default: true)
• Minimum Discount - Filter by minimum discount percentage (e.g., 50 for 50%+ off)
• Maximum Price - Filter by maximum price in EUR (e.g., 20 for games under €20)
• Minimum Rating - Filter by minimum rating score 0-100 (e.g., 80 for highly rated games)
• Region - Filter by regional availability (Worldwide, Europe, US, etc.)
• Game Modes - Filter by game modes (single-player, multiplayer, coop, pvp, etc.)

Independent Option:

• Maximum Items - Control how many results to return. Free users: Auto-limited to 100. Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000. Leave empty for unlimited.

Here's an example input in JSON:

{
    "language": "en",
    "searchQuery": "strategy",
    "platformType": "Steam",
    "maxPrice": 20,
    "inStockOnly": true,
    "maxItems": 100
}

Pro Tip: Start with broad filters like platform and category, then narrow down with price and discount filters for targeted results.

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with the output. The length of the dataset depends on the filters you've set. You can download those results as Excel, HTML, XML, JSON, and CSV.

Here's an example of scraped Instant Gaming data for a Steam strategy game:

{
    "imageUrl": "https://gaming-cdn.com/images/products/2381/380x218/action-henk-pc-mac-game-steam-cover.jpg",
    "id": 2381,
    "name": "Action Henk",
    "url": "https://www.instant-gaming.com/en/2381-buy-action-henk-pc-mac-game-steam/",
    "slug": "action-henk-pc-mac-game-steam",
    "platform": "Steam",
    "platformType": "Steam",
    "region": "Worldwide",
    "productType": "game",
    "currentPrice": 1.85,
    "currentPriceFormatted": "1.85 €",
    "retailPrice": 14.99,
    "retailCurrency": "EUR",
    "discountPercent": 88,
    "savings": 13.14,
    "inStock": true,
    "releaseDate": "2015-05-10T22:47:18.000Z",
    "releaseYear": 2015,
    "rating": -1,
    "categories": ["Action", "Indie", "Puzzle"],
    "isDlc": false,
    "isPreorder": false,
    "isFreeToPlay": false,
    "isPrepaidCard": false,
    "isSubscription": false,
    "fullName": "Action Henk - PC & Mac (Steam)",
    "shortName": "Action Henk",
    "language": "en",
    "pricesByCurrency": {
        "EUR": 1.85,
        "USD": 1.85,
        "GBP": 1.85
    },
    "badges": [],
    "hasVideoPreview": false,
    "isWorldwide": true,
    "updatedAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z",
    "scrapedTimestamp": "2026-01-23T19:45:00.000Z"
}

What You Get: Complete game product data with pricing, discounts, availability, ratings, and platform information for comprehensive market analysis Download Options: CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy integration with your price comparison tools or analytics platforms

Why Choose Instant Gaming Scraper?

• 🎯 Comprehensive Catalog: Access products across all major gaming platforms
• ⚡ Advanced Filtering: 10+ filter options for precise targeting and deal discovery
• 💰 Pricing Intelligence: Real-time prices, discounts, multi-currency support for global markets
• 🌍 Global Coverage: Data from Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more
• 📊 Performance Metrics: User ratings, badges, wishlist data for trend analysis
• 🔍 Smart Search: Text search with multiple filter combinations for flexible discovery
• 📈 Real-Time Data: Access current pricing and availability information
• 💼 Business Ready: Perfect for price comparison, deal aggregation, and market intelligence
• ⚡ Fast & Efficient: API-based scraping for maximum speed and reliability
• 💰 Flexible Pricing: Free users get 100 items, unlimited processing for paid users (up to 1,000,000)

Time Savings: Save 15-30 hours per week compared to manual price monitoring and data collection Cost Efficiency: Fraction of the cost of building your own scraping infrastructure or manual research

💰 Pricing & Usage Limits

Free Tier

• ✅ Auto-limited to 100 items - Perfect for testing and small projects
• ✅ All filters available - Full access to search and filtering capabilities
• ✅ No restrictions - Use any combination of filters and search criteria
• ✅ Upgrade for more - Upgrade to process up to 1,000,000 items

Paid Tier

• ✅ Unlimited processing - Process up to 1,000,000 items per run
• ✅ Optional maxItems - Set limits or leave empty for unlimited (up to 1,000,000)
• ✅ Premium performance - Optimized for large datasets
• ✅ Full catalog access - Process the complete catalog
• ✅ Production ready - Perfect for commercial use

Usage Guidelines

• Free users: Automatically limited to 100 items (warnings only, no errors)
• Paid users: Optional maxItems up to 1,000,000 (leave empty for unlimited)
• Best practice: Start with smaller limits, increase as needed

How to Use

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes)
2. Find the Scraper: Visit the Instant Gaming Scraper page
3. Choose Your Approach:
   • Option A: Paste an Instant Gaming search URL in the startUrl field
   • Option B: Use filter options (language, platform, price, discount, etc.)
4. Set Limits:
   • Free users: Automatically limited to 100 items
   • Paid users: Optionally set maxItems (up to 1,000,000) or leave empty for unlimited
5. Run It: Click "Start" and let it collect your game pricing data
6. Download Data: Get your results in the "Dataset" tab as CSV, Excel, or JSON

Total Time: 2 minutes setup, 1-3 minutes for data collection No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click with clear filter options Free Tier Friendly: Test with up to 100 items, upgrade for unlimited processing

Business Use Cases

Price Comparison Sites:

• Build comprehensive game price databases across all platforms
• Track price history and identify best deals automatically
• Provide real-time price alerts to users
• Compare prices across different regions and currencies

Gaming Deal Aggregators:

• Monitor discounts and special offers automatically
• Identify trending deals and bestsellers
• Track seasonal sales and promotion patterns
• Build targeted deal notifications for specific games or genres

Market Researchers:

• Analyze pricing strategies across gaming platforms
• Track competitive positioning and market trends
• Research regional pricing variations and availability
• Build comprehensive market intelligence reports

Affiliate Marketers:

• Find the best deals to promote to your audience
• Track commission opportunities across platforms
• Build automated deal finding systems
• Analyze which games and deals generate most engagement

Game Retailers:

• Monitor competitor pricing in real-time
• Identify pricing opportunities and gaps
• Track inventory availability across platforms
• Build dynamic pricing strategies based on market data

Using Instant Gaming Scraper with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate this process, you can control the scraper programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to schedule regular data collection and integrate with your existing systems.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does it cost? A: Instant Gaming Scraper uses pay-per-result pricing. Costs scale with the number of products you scrape.

Free Tier: Free users are automatically limited to 100 items per run (warnings, not errors).

Paid Tier: Paid users can process up to 1,000,000 items. maxItems is optional - leave empty for unlimited processing.

Q: How accurate is the data? A: Data is scraped directly from Instant Gaming's Algolia search API in real-time, ensuring the most up-to-date pricing and availability information.

Q: Can I schedule regular runs? A: Yes! Use the Apify API to schedule daily, weekly, or monthly runs automatically. Perfect for ongoing price monitoring and deal tracking.

Q: What if I need help? A: Our support team is available 24/7. Contact us through the Apify platform for assistance with setup, filtering, or data collection.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Absolutely. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your data with third parties and maintain strict data privacy standards.

Q: How many products can I access? A: You can access the complete Instant Gaming catalog across all platforms. Filter and access as many products as needed based on your search criteria.

Q: Can I export data to my existing tools? A: Yes! Export data in CSV, Excel, or JSON formats for easy integration with price comparison tools, databases, analytics platforms, and other business systems.

Q: What filters are available? A: You can filter by language, platform (Steam, Epic Games, etc.), product type (game, DLC, etc.), categories, price range, discount percentage, rating, region, stock status, and game modes.

Q: Can I use both startUrl and API filters? A: No, these approaches are mutually exclusive. Choose EITHER a direct Instant Gaming URL OR use the API filter options, not both together.

Q: What happens if I'm a free user? A: Free users are automatically limited to 100 items per run. The scraper will warn you but continue processing. This allows you to test the service and see results. To process more items, upgrade to a paid plan.

Q: What does maxItems control? A:

• maxItems: Controls how many results are returned
• Free users: Auto-limited to 100 items (warnings, not errors)
• Paid users: Optional, up to 1,000,000 (leave empty for unlimited)

Integrate Instant Gaming Scraper with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, Instant Gaming Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These include:

• Make
• Zapier
• Slack
• Airbyte
• GitHub
• Google Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever Instant Gaming Scraper successfully finishes a run.

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