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HowLongToBeat MCP Server gives you universal game completion data. Your agent searches for any video game and gets precise timing data for 'Main Story', 'Main + Extra', and 'Completionist' runs.
Use it to plan your backlog, compare game lengths, or audit your play style without leaving your chat client.
What your AI agents can do
Search game times
Searches for and returns estimated completion times for any video game.
Finds the estimated hours needed to beat any video game's main story, main+extra, or completionist content.
Compares the duration of a game across different completion levels, like story versus 100% completion.
Retrieves the world release date and precise title for specific video games.
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Searches for and returns estimated completion times for any video game.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
Your agent searches for any video game and pulls precise timing data for 'Main Story', 'Main + Extra', and 'Completionist' runs. You can use this data to plan your game backlog, compare how long different games take, or audit your own play style without leaving your chat client. The search_game_times tool gets the estimated hours needed to beat any game's main story, main+extra, or completionist content.
You can compare a game's duration across different completion levels, like just the story versus 100% completion. The tool also retrieves the world release date and the exact title for specific video games.
How HowLongToBeat MCP Works
- 1 Tell your agent the game you want to check and the playstyle (e.g., 'What's the completion time for Elden Ring?').
- 2 The agent calls the
search_game_timestool, passing the game title and desired completion level. - 3 The server returns structured data with the estimated hours, which your agent reads and summarizes for you.
The bottom line is, you get structured game playtime data without having to open a web browser.
Who Is HowLongToBeat MCP For?
Gamers who manage massive backlogs, content creators writing game guides, and journalists who need to verify game length data. If you ever find yourself Googling 'how long does X take to beat?'—this server is for you. It replaces manual lookups with a single agent prompt.
Uses the tool to pull reliable duration stats for game reviews and comparison guides, citing specific 'Main Story' or 'Completionist' times.
Calculates the total expected playtime for a list of games to decide what to play next or how long a dedicated play session needs to be.
Verifies reported gameplay hours for an article, comparing community estimates against structured data for accuracy.
What Changes When You Connect
- Stop estimating. The
search_game_timestool gives you precise hours for different playstyles—Main Story, Main+Extra, and Completionist. You instantly know if a game is a quick weekend session or a 200-hour commitment. - Compare titles easily. You can ask your agent to compare 'Skyrim' vs. 'Starfield' completion times in one prompt. This eliminates the need to open multiple tabs and cross-reference data manually.
- Manage your backlog better. Instead of guessing, you can query expected playtimes for entire lists of games, making it simple to plan what you'll play next.
- Verify data instantly. Game journalists or content creators can use
search_game_timesto verify official versus community-reported game durations, ensuring your writing is fact-checked. - Know the scope. The tool provides data on world release dates and precise titles for thousands of entries, giving you context beyond just playtime.
Real-World Use Cases
Planning a Massive Gaming Session
A gamer needs to know if they have time for a new RPG. They ask their agent, 'How long is the main story of Baldur's Gate 3, and how much more for 100%?' The agent runs search_game_times, retrieving the Main Story hours and the Completionist hours, letting the gamer know if it fits their schedule.
Writing a Comparison Guide
A content creator is writing a guide comparing three open-world games. They prompt their agent to 'Compare the completion times for The Witcher 3, Skyrim, and Cyberpunk.' The agent uses search_game_times to pull and format the necessary data, saving hours of manual research.
Auditing a Game Collection
A user has 15 games in their backlog and wants a rough total playtime estimate. They ask the agent to summarize the expected playtimes for the list. The agent runs multiple search_game_times calls, providing a total estimated playtime to help the user prioritize.
Fact-Checking a Report
A journalist needs to confirm the official playtime for a major title. Instead of relying on Wikipedia, they ask their agent to query the game time data. The agent uses search_game_times to give a verifiable, structured estimate, solidifying the article's facts.
The Tradeoffs
Using general search boxes
Typing 'How long does the game take to beat' into a general search bar and reading the first few links. This requires clicking through multiple sites, comparing conflicting data, and manually compiling the final number.
→
Use the search_game_times tool. Give your agent the specific game name and the playstyle (e.g., 'Main Story'). The agent gets the data immediately, without you leaving your chat.
Relying on memory/gut feeling
Guessing that a game like 'Hades' is short because it looks visually small. This leads to wasted time and inaccurate planning.
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Ask your agent to run search_game_times for the game. It pulls the specific Completionist data (like 98 hours for Hades), giving you the actual scope of the experience.
Using non-specific queries
Asking 'Tell me about games' to get a vague list of suggestions. This gives you zero actionable time data.
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Use search_game_times with a specific game name and a metric. Example: 'What is the main story time for [Game Name]?'
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if your primary goal is quantifying video game playtime. You need to know the difference between a 'main story' run and a 'completionist' run. The key is needing structured, verifiable time data. Don't use this if you just need to know if a game is good—you'll need a review aggregation tool for that. If you need to know the game's genre or developer, this tool won't help. It only returns time data and basic metadata (like release dates). The search_game_times tool is laser-focused on time metrics, so if your query is about anything else, look elsewhere.
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Available Capabilities
Guessing a game's length is a huge time sink.
Before this, figuring out how long a game runs required a painful process. You'd open Google, type the game name, and then sift through forum posts, Wikipedia articles, and Reddit threads. You'd copy-paste numbers, compare conflicting estimates, and spend time just trying to decide which data source was accurate.
Now, you ask your agent to check the time. The agent runs `search_game_times`, and you get a clean breakdown of hours for Main Story, Main+Extra, and Completionist runs—all in one response. The guesswork is gone.
HowLongToBeat MCP Server: Get precise game playtime data.
You no longer have to open external websites or juggle multiple tabs just to get stats. The `search_game_times` tool handles the data retrieval, giving you structured metrics directly in your chat window.
The difference is simple: you get accurate, comparable data instantly. You don't just get a search result; you get a data payload you can use right away.
Common Questions About HowLongToBeat MCP
HowLongToBeat MCP Server: What types of completion times can I get using search_game_times? +
The search_game_times tool provides estimates for three playstyles: 'Main Story,' 'Main + Extra,' and 'Completionist.' You just need to specify which one you want in your prompt.
Can I compare multiple games using the HowLongToBeat MCP Server? +
Yes. You can ask your agent to compare the times for several titles in a single prompt. The agent will run multiple calls to search_game_times and summarize the results for you.
Does the HowLongToBeat MCP Server require an API key? +
No. This server is publicly accessible, so you don't need to worry about generating or managing any API keys to get started.
HowLongToBeat MCP Server: What information does search_game_times return? +
It returns the estimated hours for the requested playstyle. It also provides general metadata like the world release date and the official game title.
HowLongToBeat MCP Server: What data fields does the search_game_times tool use for game titles? +
The search_game_times tool accepts the official name of the video game. You can provide the exact title, or if you're unsure, the tool can often identify the game using common knowledge. It works best with the full, recognized title.
HowLongToBeat MCP Server: What happens if I search for a game that doesn't exist? +
If the game isn't found, the search_game_times tool returns a clear 'Game not found' message. It specifies that the title isn't in the database, preventing guesswork. This makes debugging your workflow straightforward.
HowLongToBeat MCP Server: Is there a limit on how many games I can search using search_game_times? +
The server has no stated rate limits for general use. You can query as many games as needed through your AI client. We recommend checking the Vinkius Marketplace for any specific usage guidelines.
HowLongToBeat MCP Server: Can the search_game_times tool handle partial game names? +
The search_game_times tool requires a complete game title for accurate results. Providing only a partial name will likely lead to an ambiguous search or an error. Always use the full, proper title.
Can I find out how long 'Elden Ring' takes to 100%? +
Yes! Use the search_game_times tool with the query 'Elden Ring'. It will return the average hours for different playstyles, including the 'Completionist' run which is usually over 130 hours.
Where does the data come from? +
The data is crowdsourced from thousands of gamers worldwide who submit their actual completion times to the HowLongToBeat community platform.
What is the difference between 'Main + Extra' and 'Completionist'? +
'Main + Extra' includes the story plus some side content, while 'Completionist' represents finishing everything the game has to offer (100% trophies/achievements).
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