Retrieve Game by Id
This API allows you to retrieve detailed information about a specific game by its unique identifier. Game details include the game's name, description, release date, developer, platforms, genres, tags, ratings, screenshots, videos, and more.
The API is powered by the GameBrain Games API platform, which aggregates data from multiple sources to provide comprehensive information about video games.
GET
https://api.apileague.com/retrieve-game
Example Request and Response
GET
https://api.apileague.com/{{ examples.getGameDetail }}
{
"id": 1273796,
"name": "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II",
"image": "https://img.apileague.com/games/487/kingdom_come_deliverance_2_warhorse_2025_3.jpg",
"gameplay": "https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/P5J0WKAXIVE",
"link": "https://gamebrain.co/game/kingdom-come-deliverance-2",
"x_url": "https://x.com/kingdomcomerpg?lang=en",
"rating": {
"mean": 0.906146,
"count": 83662,
"mean_players": 0.93786,
"count_players": 83622,
"mean_critics": 0.84321,
"count_critics": 40
},
"description": "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Collector’s Edition\nThis is the ultimate in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II goodness. You’ll get everything that’s found in the Gold Edition – the standard edition, Expansion Pass and Gallant Huntsman’s Kit plus the Lion's Crest Bonus Quest. What’s more, you’ll also get a statue of Henry and his trusty steed, Pebbles; the exclusive cloth map Alleys of Kuttenberg; the enamel pin set Coats of Valor; the iconic Letter of Hope - which Sir Hans Capon was entrusted with; and the King’s Rebels collectable cards set.",
"short_description": "\"Kingdom Come: Deliverance II\" is a medieval Action RPG where you play as Henry, a young man seeking revenge for his parents' murder. Explore an open world with historically accurate settings, engage in realistic combat, and make choices that impact He len's story through five hours of cinematics. Forge alliances and confront formidable foes in this thrilling saga.",
"release_date": "2025-02-04",
"developer": "Warhorse Studios",
"playtime": {
"percentiles": [
3,
5,
8,
10,
14,
20,
30,
42,
80,
1900
],
"min": 1,
"median": 17,
"max": 1900,
"mean": 44.672515,
"mentions": 342
},
"platforms": [
{
"value": "pc",
"name": "PC"
},
{
"value": "xbox",
"name": "XBox"
},
{
"value": "xbox_series_xs",
"name": "Xbox Series X|S"
},
{
"value": "playstation_5",
"name": "Playstation 5"
},
{
"value": "windows",
"name": "Windows"
},
{
"value": "playstation",
"name": "Playstation"
},
{
"value": "x_box_game_pass",
"name": "Xbox Game Pass"
},
{
"value": "cloud_platform",
"name": "Cloud Platform"
},
{
"value": "x_box_cloud_gaming",
"name": "Xbox Cloud Gaming"
}
],
"tags": [],
"genres": [
{
"value": "open_world",
"name": "Open World"
},
{
"value": "role_playing",
"name": "Role Playing"
},
{
"value": "simulation",
"name": "Simulation"
},
{
"value": "action",
"name": "Action"
},
{
"value": "adventure",
"name": "Adventure"
}
],
"genre": "Open World Role Playing",
"themes": [
{
"value": "historical",
"name": "Historical"
}
],
"adult_only": true,
"play_modes": [
{
"value": "single_player",
"name": "Single-Player"
}
],
"screenshots": [
"https://img.apileague.com/games/594/kingdom_come_deliverance_2_warhorse_2025_716.jpg",
"https://img.apileague.com/games/487/kingdom_come_deliverance_2_warhorse_2025_3.jpg",
"https://img.apileague.com/games/593/kingdom_come_deliverance_2_warhorse_2025_715.jpg",
"https://img.apileague.com/games/595/kingdom_come_deliverance_2_warhorse_2025_717.jpg",
"https://img.apileague.com/games/488/kingdom_come_deliverance_2_warhorse_2025_4.jpg"
],
"videos": [
"https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/257029338/movie480_vp9.webm",
"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/P5J0WKAXIVE",
"https://youtube-nocookie.com/embed/wMZFM6JC47Q?si=0kmOIcWijUoMB1s4",
"https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/257091860/movie480_vp9.webm",
"https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/257029340/movie480_vp9.webm",
"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/q_WvHhlDRJ0",
"https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/257089859/movie480_vp9.webm",
"https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/257015314/movie480_vp9.webm",
"https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/257015290/movie480_vp9.webm",
"https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/257078265/movie480_vp9.webm",
"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/j0p-DTyQ0Jw",
"https://video.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_trailers/257047501/movie480_vp9.webm"
],
"offers": [
{
"price": {
"currency": "USD",
"discount_percent": 0,
"value": 59.99,
"initial": 59.99
},
"store_name": "steam",
"platform": "PC",
"title": "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II",
"url": "https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771300"
}
],
"official_stores": [
{
"source": "steam",
"url": "https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771300"
},
{
"source": "xbox",
"url": "https://www.xbox.com/en-US/play/games/XXX/9N4W31HSMVVD"
}
],
"micro_trailer": "https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/257029338/microtrailer.webm"
}cURL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information does the API return?
The API returns comprehensive details including the game's description, release date, developer, platforms, genres, ratings, screenshots, and videos.
Does it include system requirements?
While the API provides platform information, detailed hardware system requirements are not always guaranteed for every game but may be included in the description or metadata.
Can I get game reviews?
The API provides aggregated rating scores from players and critics, giving you a quick overview of the game's reception.
How is the Retrieve Game API different from the Search Games API?
The Retrieve Game API gets detailed information about a specific game using its ID, while the Search Games API allows you to find games using keywords, genres, or other filters.