atalaydenknalbant/video-games-dataset

Description

Video Games Dataset video game records data gathered directly from the RAWG API. It includes essential fields such as game id, title, release date, rating, genres, platforms, descriptive tags, Metacritic score, developers, publishers, playtime, and a detailed description. The data was collected to support studies, trend analysis, and insights into the gaming industry. Each field is aligned with the specifications provided in the RAWG API documentation.

Last Dataset Update: June 28, 2026

Acknowledgements

Grateful to RAWG for data API.

Field	Description
id	A unique identifier for each game, serving as the primary key to reference detailed game data via the API.
slug	A URL-friendly string derived from the game's name, used for accessing the game's page.
name	The official title of the game.
released	The release date of the game, typically in the YYYY-MM-DD format.
tba	A boolean field indicating if the game's release date is "To Be Announced".
background_image	The URL for the main promotional image of the game.
rating	An aggregated score based on player reviews, computed on a standardized scale reflecting user opinions.
rating_top	Rounded number of rating
ratings_count	The total number of ratings the game has received from users.
reviews_text_count	The count of user-submitted text reviews for the game.
added	The total number of RAWG users who have added this game to their library.
metacritic	A numerical score derived from Metacritic reviews (usually ranging from 0 to 100).
playtime	An estimate of the average time (in hours) that players spend engaging with the game.
suggestions_count	The number of other games suggested as similar to this one.
updated	The timestamp of the last update to the game's data entry.
reviews_count	The total count of reviews for the game.
saturated_color	A hexadecimal color code representing a saturated color from the game's promotional images.
dominant_color	A hexadecimal color code for the dominant color found in the game's artwork.
platforms	An array of platform objects that indicate on which systems the game is available (e.g., PC, PlayStation, Xbox).
stores	An array of store objects where the game can be purchased (e.g., Steam, PlayStation Store).
developers	The individuals or companies responsible for creating the game.
genres	A list of genre objects categorizing the game (e.g., Action, Adventure, RPG).
tags	A collection of descriptive keyword tags (e.g., multiplayer, indie).
publishers	Entities that market and distribute the game.
esrb_rating	The ESRB rating object, which includes the rating name (e.g., 'Mature', 'Teen').
description_raw	A plain text, unformatted version of the game's description.
added_by_status	An object detailing the status of the game in users' libraries (e.g., yet, owned, beaten, toplay, dropped, playing).
metacritic_url	The direct URL to the game's page on the Metacritic website.
description	A detailed narrative of the game, providing in-depth information about gameplay, plot, mechanics, and overall context.
ratings	An object containing the distribution of ratings, showing the count for each rating level.
clip	A URL for a short video clip or trailer of the game.
name_original	The game's original title, if it differs from the primary 'name' field.
community_rating	A rating given by the RAWG community.
reddit_url	The URL of the game's official or primary subreddit.
reddit_name	The name of the game's subreddit (e.g., 'r/gaming').
user_game	User-specific game data. This field is null if the user is not authenticated.
movies_count	The number of video files (trailers, etc.) associated with the game.
reddit_description	The description of the game's subreddit.
reactions	An object with counts of different user reactions to the game.
parents_count	The number of main games in the series, used for DLCs and special editions.
background_image_additional	URL for an additional promotional image for the game.
website	The URL of the game's official website.
reddit_count	The number of Reddit posts about the game.
achievements_count	The total number of unlockable achievements in the game.
youtube_count	The number of YouTube videos related to the game.
short_screenshots	A list of URLs for smaller, optimized screenshots.
creators_count	The number of individual creators (developers, etc.) associated with the game.
twitch_count	The number of Twitch streams for the game at a given time.
alternative_names	An array of alternative names or titles for the game.
parent_achievements_count	The number of achievements in the parent game of a DLC or special edition.
additions_count	The number of additions like DLCs or special editions for the game.
reddit_logo	The URL of the subreddit's logo image.
metacritic_platforms	An array of objects, each containing the Metacritic score for a specific platform.
screenshots_count	The total number of screenshots available for the game.
parent_platforms	An array of parent platform objects (e.g., 'PC', 'PlayStation') to which the specific platforms belong.
game_series_count	The number of games belonging to the same series.