# itch.io Games Scraper (`shahidirfan/itch-io-games-scraper`) Actor Scrape itch.io game listings, metadata, and pricing data instantly. Extract titles, descriptions, ratings, tags, and developer info for game research, market analysis, and dataset creation. Ideal for game industry insights and competitive intelligence. - **URL**: https://apify.com/shahidirfan/itch-io-games-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Shahid Irfan](https://apify.com/shahidirfan) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools, E-commerce, Other - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## itch.io Game Scraper Extract game listings from itch.io with flexible URL and keyword inputs. Collect clean, structured game data for research, cataloging, market monitoring, and trend tracking. This scraper supports pagination and returns ready-to-use dataset records. ### Features - **Flexible input mode** — Use a direct itch.io browse URL, a keyword, or both in one run. - **Paginated collection** — Crawl multiple listing pages with configurable page limits. - **Clean output records** — Dataset items skip null and empty values for cleaner downstream usage. - **Keyword discovery support** — Gather quick game matches from keyword-based lookup. - **Duplicate protection** — Repeated items are automatically removed within a run. ### Use Cases #### Market Research Track popular or niche games across browse categories to identify trends, genres, and creator patterns. #### Lead Generation Build targeted lists of games and creators for outreach, partnerships, publishing, or influencer scouting. #### Catalog Building Create structured game datasets for internal tools, dashboards, curation apps, or recommendation workflows. #### Competitive Monitoring Monitor category pages over time to detect new releases, pricing signals, and listing movement. --- ### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description | |-----------|------|----------|---------|-------------| | `url` | String | No | `https://itch.io/games` | Any itch.io browse URL such as `/games`, `/games/free`, or `/games/tag-horror`. | | `keyword` | String | No | `"horror"` | Optional keyword for quick game lookup and tag-style fallback. | | `results_wanted` | Integer | No | `20` | Maximum number of game records to return. | | `max_pages` | Integer | No | `3` | Maximum number of listing pages to request. | | `proxyConfiguration` | Object | No | `{ "useApifyProxy": false }` | Optional proxy settings for request routing. | --- ### Output Data Each dataset item may include: | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `game_id` | Integer | Internal game identifier from listing data. | | `title` | String | Game title. | | `url` | String | Game page URL. | | `description` | String | Short listing description. | | `author` | String | Creator name. | | `author_url` | String | Creator profile URL. | | `genre` | String | Genre shown in listing. | | `cover_url` | String | Cover image URL. | | `price` | String | Visible price value when present. | | `is_free` | Boolean | True if no price is shown. | | `play_in_browser` | Boolean | True when browser-play badge is present. | | `platforms` | Array of Strings | Platform labels from listing icons. | | `source` | String | Source route used for the item. | --- ### Usage Examples #### Default Browse Run Collect games from the main browse page: ```json { "url": "https://itch.io/games", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3 } ```` #### Category URL Run Collect free horror games from a category path: ```json { "url": "https://itch.io/games/free/tag-horror", "results_wanted": 50, "max_pages": 5 } ``` #### Keyword + URL Run Use keyword lookup and keep browsing a specific listing path: ```json { "url": "https://itch.io/games", "keyword": "cozy horror", "results_wanted": 30, "max_pages": 4 } ``` *** ### Sample Output ```json { "game_id": 2521127, "title": "HORROR/ROMANCE a slasher dating simulator", "url": "https://vital-bones-studio.itch.io/horrorromance", "description": "A slasher dating simulator with horror and romance themes.", "author": "Vital bones Studio", "author_url": "https://vital-bones-studio.itch.io", "genre": "Visual Novel", "cover_url": "https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzE0OTk2NTE4LnBuZw==/60x60%23c/c19Opl.png", "play_in_browser": true, "source": "autocomplete_api" } ``` *** ### Tips for Best Results #### Start with Working Browse URLs - Use known browse paths like `/games`, `/games/free`, `/games/tag-horror`. - Keep URL inputs inside itch.io browse routes for predictable output. #### Tune Volume Settings - Start with `results_wanted: 20` for quick checks. - Increase `max_pages` only when you need deeper coverage. #### Improve Reliability - Enable proxy settings for large runs. - Schedule recurring runs to track listing changes over time. *** ### Integrations Connect your dataset with: - **Google Sheets** — Build lightweight research trackers. - **Airtable** — Create searchable game databases. - **Make** — Trigger automations from new records. - **Zapier** — Route records into business workflows. - **Webhooks** — Push records into custom services. #### Export Formats - **JSON** — For APIs and development workflows. - **CSV** — For spreadsheet analysis. - **Excel** — For business reporting. - **XML** — For legacy integrations. *** ### Frequently Asked Questions #### Can I use only a keyword without a URL? Yes. You can run with only `keyword`, and the scraper will still return game data. #### Can I scrape specific browse categories? Yes. Provide a category URL such as `https://itch.io/games/free` or `https://itch.io/games/tag-horror`. #### How do I avoid large runs? Lower `results_wanted` and `max_pages` to keep runs short and focused. #### Why do some fields appear only on some items? Different listings expose different metadata. Missing values are omitted to keep output clean. #### Will duplicate games be returned? No. Duplicate entries are removed within each run. *** ### Support For issues or feature requests, use the Apify actor issue tracker or contact through the Apify Console. #### Resources - [Apify Documentation](https://docs.apify.com/) - [Apify API Reference](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) - [Scheduling Runs](https://docs.apify.com/schedules) *** ### Legal Notice This actor is intended for legitimate data collection. You are responsible for compliance with itch.io terms, applicable laws, and local data regulations. # Actor input Schema ## `url` (type: `string`): Any itch.io browse URL, such as https://itch.io/games, https://itch.io/games/free, or https://itch.io/games/tag-horror. ## `keyword` (type: `string`): Optional keyword. Works as a direct keyword lookup and as a tag-style browse fallback. ## `results_wanted` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of game records to return. ## `max_pages` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of browse pages to request. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings for request routing. ## Actor input object example ```json { "url": "https://itch.io/games", "keyword": "horror", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `overview` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "url": "https://itch.io/games", "keyword": "horror", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("shahidirfan/itch-io-games-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "url": "https://itch.io/games", "keyword": "horror", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("shahidirfan/itch-io-games-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "url": "https://itch.io/games", "keyword": "horror", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3 }' | apify call shahidirfan/itch-io-games-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=shahidirfan/itch-io-games-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "itch.io Games Scraper", "description": "Scrape itch.io game listings, metadata, and pricing data instantly. Extract titles, descriptions, ratings, tags, and developer info for game research, market analysis, and dataset creation. Ideal for game industry insights and competitive intelligence.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "E7bHJVZ6BHiER2wg0" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/shahidirfan~itch-io-games-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-shahidirfan-itch-io-games-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/shahidirfan~itch-io-games-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-shahidirfan-itch-io-games-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/shahidirfan~itch-io-games-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-shahidirfan-itch-io-games-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "url": { "title": "URL", "type": "string", "description": "Any itch.io browse URL, such as https://itch.io/games, https://itch.io/games/free, or https://itch.io/games/tag-horror." }, "keyword": { "title": "Keyword", "type": "string", "description": "Optional keyword. Works as a direct keyword lookup and as a tag-style browse fallback." }, "results_wanted": { "title": "Results wanted", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of game records to return.", "default": 20 }, "max_pages": { "title": "Max pages", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of browse pages to request.", "default": 3 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Proxy settings for request routing.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": false } } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```