Steam Web API
Access Steam's gaming platform data including player stats, game info, achievements, inventory, and community features for PC gaming.
Verified
2026-02-03
At a glance
Essential information
About
Steam Web API provides access to Valve's Steam platform, the largest PC gaming distribution service with over 30,000 games and 120+ million active users. Access game data, player statistics, achievements, and community features to build gaming applications and tools.
What you can build
- Gaming profile showcases and portfolios
- Achievement trackers and completionist tools
- Game recommendation engines
- Price tracking and deals aggregators
- Inventory management tools
- Trading and marketplace bots
- Community integration apps
- Player statistics and analytics platforms
Pricing
View Pricing| Free tier | Yes |
| Starting from | Free |
| Notes | Completely free with rate limits. Requires Steam Web API key which is free to obtain with Steam account. |
Last updated: 2026-02-03. Please refer to the official pricing page as pricing may have changed.
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Authentication & Limits
View Docs- Auth type
- api_key
- Rate limits
- 100,000 calls per day per API key; rate limiting may apply at higher volumes.
Steps to get API key
- 1Create or log in to Steam account
- 2Visit steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey
- 3Register for Steam Web API key
- 4Enter domain name (can be localhost for testing)
- 5Copy your API key
- 6Include key as query parameter in API requests
FAQ
Yes, completely free with generous rate limits (100,000 calls per day). You just need a Steam account to get an API key.
