RAWG Video Games Scraper

Extract comprehensive video game data from the RAWG Video Games Database — the world's largest game catalog with 500,000+ titles. Collect game names, ratings, release dates, genres, platforms, Metacritic scores, and more in seconds. No API key required — just provide a keyword or URL and the scraper handles the rest. Perfect for game research, market analysis, and dataset building.

Features

• No API Key Needed — Start scraping immediately without any registration or setup
• Keyword Search — Find games by any search term or franchise name
• URL Support — Pass any RAWG search URL directly and scrape from there
• Rich Game Data — Extracts 15+ fields including ratings, genres, platforms, and Metacritic scores
• Pagination — Automatically fetches multiple pages to reach your desired result count
• Zero Null Fields — Only fields with real data are included; no empty clutter in the output
• Fast & Efficient — Browser runs once to authenticate, then all data is fetched via high-speed API calls

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Use Cases

Game Market Research

Analyze ratings, genre trends, and platform distribution across thousands of titles. Identify what kinds of games perform best on which platforms and build data-driven insights for publishers or investors.

Competitive Intelligence

Track how competitor titles perform over time by collecting Metacritic scores, user ratings, and player counts. Monitor newly released games in specific genres or on specific platforms.

Dataset Building for ML / AI

Build high-quality labeled datasets of video games for machine learning models, recommendation engines, or academic research. Export to JSON, CSV, or Excel for immediate use.

Game Discovery & Curation

Power your own game discovery app or website with structured data from a trusted, comprehensive source covering PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and mobile titles.

Gaming Journalism & Analytics

Quickly gather data for articles, reviews, or industry reports. Compare ratings, identify underrated gems, or surface trending titles by release date or community engagement.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	—	A RAWG search URL (e.g. https://rawg.io/games?search=zelda). Takes priority over Keyword.
keyword	String	No	—	Game search keyword, e.g. grand theft auto, FIFA, action RPG.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of games to collect.
max_pages	Integer	No	5	Maximum pages to fetch (20 games per page).
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	—	Optional Apify proxy settings.

No API key required. The scraper works out of the box — simply provide a keyword or a RAWG URL and start collecting.

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Output Data

Each item in the dataset contains the following fields (only populated fields are included):

Field	Type	Description
id	Integer	RAWG internal game ID
slug	String	URL-friendly game identifier
name	String	Official game title
url	String	Link to the game page on RAWG
released	String	Release date (YYYY-MM-DD)
rating	Number	Average user rating (0–5 scale)
rating_top	Integer	Maximum possible rating
ratings_count	Integer	Total number of user ratings
reviews_count	Integer	Total number of written reviews
metacritic	Integer	Metacritic score (0–100)
background_image	String	URL to the game's cover image
genres	String	Comma-separated genre names
platforms	String	Comma-separated platform names
stores	String	Comma-separated store names
tags	String	Top 5 community tags
esrb_rating	String	ESRB age rating (e.g. Mature, Teen)
playtime_hours	Integer	Average playtime in hours
added	Integer	Number of users who added this game
clip_url	String	Gameplay clip/trailer URL (if available)

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Usage Examples

Search by Keyword

Collect the top 20 GTA games:

{
    "keyword": "grand theft auto",
    "results_wanted": 20
}

Search by RAWG URL

Scrape games from a specific RAWG search page:

{
    "startUrl": "https://rawg.io/games?search=zelda",
    "results_wanted": 50
}

Collect More Results

Fetch up to 100 games across 5 pages:

{
    "keyword": "RPG",
    "results_wanted": 100,
    "max_pages": 5
}

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Sample Output

{
    "id": 3498,
    "slug": "grand-theft-auto-v",
    "name": "Grand Theft Auto V",
    "url": "https://rawg.io/games/grand-theft-auto-v",
    "released": "2013-09-17",
    "rating": 4.47,
    "rating_top": 5,
    "ratings_count": 6145,
    "reviews_count": 65,
    "metacritic": 97,
    "background_image": "https://media.rawg.io/media/games/456/456dea5e1c7e3cd07060601f68f6aa11.jpg",
    "genres": "Action, Adventure",
    "platforms": "PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One",
    "stores": "Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store, Google Play, Xbox Store",
    "tags": "Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Open World, Third Person, Atmospheric",
    "esrb_rating": "Mature",
    "playtime_hours": 74,
    "added": 20792
}

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Tips for Best Results

Use Start URL for Precision

If you already have a RAWG search URL (e.g. from browsing the site), paste it directly into the startUrl field. The scraper parses the search query and fetches the exact same results.

Start Small, Scale Up

Start with results_wanted: 20 to verify the data looks correct before scaling up. Large runs of 500+ games are fully supported.

Both Inputs are Optional

If neither startUrl nor keyword is provided, the scraper returns trending/popular games from RAWG's default game listing.

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Integrations

Connect your game data with:

• Google Sheets — Export CSV for spreadsheet analysis and sharing
• Airtable — Build a searchable, filterable game database
• Make (Integromat) — Trigger automated workflows on new data
• Zapier — Connect to 5,000+ apps automatically
• Webhooks — POST results to your own endpoint in real time
• Slack — Get notifications when a scraping run completes

Export Formats

• JSON — For developers and API integrations
• CSV — For Excel, Google Sheets, and BI tools
• XML — For legacy system integrations
• Excel — For business reporting

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an API key or account?

No. The scraper works without any registration, API key, or account. Just provide a keyword or URL and run.

How many games can I collect?

RAWG's database contains 500,000+ games. Increase results_wanted and max_pages to collect as many as you need.

Can I scrape a specific genre or platform?

Yes — use a RAWG search URL that already filters by genre or platform in the startUrl field. Browse rawg.io, apply your filters, and copy the URL.

Why are some fields missing from results?

Only fields with actual data are included. If a game has no Metacritic score, no metacritic field appears in that record — keeping the dataset clean.

Does it work without a proxy?

Yes. No proxy is required for normal usage.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• RAWG Database
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with RAWG's terms of service at rawg.io and applicable laws. Use data responsibly and respect rate limits.