GameHypes for Developers

Build amazing gaming applications with our free, powerful, and easy-to-use RESTful API. Access thousands of games, news, and gaming data from Steam.

Why GameHypes API?

Whether you're a beginner learning web development or an experienced developer building the next big gaming platform, our API provides everything you need to get started quickly.

Key Features

100% Free

No credit card required, no hidden fees, completely free to use

RESTful Architecture

Clean, predictable URLs and standard HTTP methods

JSON Responses

Easy to parse and work with in any programming language

Cursor Pagination

Efficient pagination for handling large datasets

Advanced Filtering

Filter by genre, developer, release date, and more

Field Selection

Request only the fields you need to optimize performance

Available Endpoints

GET /api/resources

Retrieve a paginated list of games and DLCs with advanced filtering, sorting, and field selection

GET /api/resources/:id

Get detailed information about a specific game including genres, developers, publishers, and screenshots

GET /api/news

Access the latest gaming news with filtering by genre and game

GET /api/news/:id

Retrieve detailed information about a specific news article

Authentication

GameHypes API uses token-based authentication (Laravel Sanctum). After registering and logging in, generate your API token from your account dashboard.

# Include your token in the Authorization header
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN

Example Request

Get the top 10 action games sorted by recommendations:

curl -X GET "https://gamehypes.com/api/resources?\ filter[type]=game&\ filter[genres]=action&\ sort=-recommendations&\ limit=10&\ fields[resources]=name,slug,release_date,recommendations" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \ -H "Accept: application/json"

Rate Limiting

To ensure fair usage and maintain service quality, API requests are rate-limited. Current limits:

  • Authenticated requests: Generous limits for registered users
  • Response caching: Common queries are cached for improved performance
  • Abuse prevention: Excessive usage may result in temporary restrictions

Data Source

GameHypes aggregates gaming data from Steam's public API and other sources. Our database is regularly updated to provide you with the most current information about games, news, and gaming trends.

Note: All game-related content, including names, images, and descriptions, are property of their respective publishers and developers.

Ready to Get Started?

Sign up for a free account, generate your API token, and start building your gaming application.

Need Help?

If you have questions, encounter issues, or need assistance with the API, please contact our support team at contact@gamehypes.com