MobyGames MCP Server
Search 100,000+ video games — find games by title, platform, genre, developer and get credits, reviews and scores.
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What is the MobyGames MCP Server?
The MobyGames MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to MobyGames via 11 tools. Search 100,000+ video games — find games by title, platform, genre, developer and get credits, reviews and scores. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (11)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate MobyGames
Ask your AI agent "Search for The Legend of Zelda games." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 11 tools connected to real MobyGames data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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MobyGames MCP Server capabilities
11 toolsg. "Educational", "Free-to-play", "Open world", "Multiplayer"). Returns attribute names and IDs. Get game attributes/special attributes
Returns company names, game counts and profile info. Search for game publishers and companies by name
Returns developer names, game counts and profile info. Search for game developers by name
Returns title, release dates, platforms, genres, descriptions, developers, publishers, MobyScore, screenshots, covers and credits. Get detailed info for a specific game by MobyGames ID
) for a specific game by its MobyGames ID. Returns person names, roles and departments. Get credits for a specific game
Returns group name, description and list of games in the group. Get details for a specific game group (series/franchise)
Returns group names, game counts and descriptions. Get list of game groups (series/franchises)
Returns genre names and IDs for filtering game searches. Get list of all game genres
Returns platform names and IDs for filtering game searches. Get list of all gaming platforms
Optionally filter by game ID. Returns review scores, reviewer names, publications and review excerpts. Get game reviews from the MobyGames database
Supports filtering by title, platform, genre and developer. Returns game titles, release years, platforms, genres, MobyScores and developer/publisher info. Search for video games in the MobyGames database
What the MobyGames MCP Server unlocks
Connect to MobyGames and explore the world's largest video game database through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Game Search — Search 100,000+ games by title, platform, genre and developer
- Game Details — Get full game info including release dates, descriptions, screenshots and MobyScores
- Platform List — Browse all gaming platforms (consoles, PCs, mobile, arcade)
- Developer Search — Find game developers and studios by name
- Company Search — Search game publishers and companies
- Genres — Get complete list of game genres
- Reviews — Access game reviews and critic scores
- Credits — View full game credits (developers, artists, testers)
- Game Groups — Browse game series and franchises
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your MobyGames API Key (free registration)
3. Start exploring game data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Gamers — discover games by platform, genre or developer and find credits and reviews
- Researchers — explore game history, developer portfolios and franchise timelines
- Journalists — find game information, reviews and credits for articles and reviews
Frequently asked questions about the MobyGames MCP Server
How do I get a MobyGames API key?
Visit mobygames.com/info/api and register for a free API key. Free tier includes 3,600 requests/day (1 every 24 seconds).
What is MobyScore?
MobyScore is MobyGames' user rating system (0-5 scale). It's calculated from user reviews and represents the overall quality of a game as rated by the community.
Can I search games by platform?
Yes! Use search_games with the platform parameter. First use get_platforms to discover valid platform names (e.g. "Windows", "PlayStation 5", "Nintendo Switch", "Xbox Series").
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Connect MobyGames with your favorite client
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