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What it is

MobyGames is a web database of games for computer, console, and arcade platforms. Founded in 1999, it offers a free plan, a listed 45-day trial, paid options, and API access. Moby+ adds ad-free browsing, unlimited browser and platform-list results, full-resolution images, CSV and JSON game-list exports, research tools, analytics, and early feature access. Hobbyist plans support non-commercial API use, with Hobbyist limited to 0.2 requests per second and Hobbyist API to 1 request per second. MobyPlus + Hobbyist API is also listed at 0.2 requests per second. Commercial API plans include Bronze at 1 request per second, Silver at 4, and Gold at 8. The Professional plan is marked beta and includes Moby+ and Hobbyist benefits, plus a portfolio, gaming job listings, skills and salary tracking, career-network context, and network updates.

Spec sheet

Founded
1999Read 23 Sep 2026 · mobygames.com

Plans and prices

Moby+ Priced on request Ad-free browsing · Unlimited browser and platform-list results · Full-resolution images · CSV/JSON game-list exports · Research tools and analytics · Early access to new features Read 20 Sep 2026 · mobygames.com
Hobbyist Priced on request For non-commercial use only 0.2 requests/sec Read 20 Sep 2026 · mobygames.com
Professional Priced on request Beta; 45-day free trial Moby+ and Hobbyist benefits · Personal portfolio · Matched gaming job listings · Skills and salary tracking · Career-network context · Network updates Read 20 Sep 2026 · mobygames.com
Hobbyist API Priced on request For non-commercial use only 1 request/sec Read 20 Sep 2026 · mobygames.com
MobyPlus + Hobbyist API Priced on request For non-commercial use only 0.2 requests/sec Read 20 Sep 2026 · mobygames.com
Bronze Priced on request Commercial use allowed 1 request/sec Read 20 Sep 2026 · mobygames.com
Silver Priced on request Commercial API access 4 requests/sec Read 20 Sep 2026 · mobygames.com
Gold Priced on request Commercial API access 8 requests/sec Read 20 Sep 2026 · mobygames.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan available
  • Covers computer, console, and arcade games
  • CSV and JSON exports
  • API access with tiered request rates
  • 45-day trial listed

Limits

  • Professional plan is marked beta
  • Some API tiers limit requests
  • Commercial API requires listed plans

Who it suits

It suits people researching games across computer, console, and arcade systems, as well as developers needing API access. Export formats and request-rate tiers may help users choosing between browsing and data access.

Verdict

MobyGames combines a broad game database with browsing, exports, and API plans. The free plan supports basic access, while paid and commercial tiers add higher limits and research-oriented features; exact prices are not provided.

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