Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Video Games MCP Serverfind the release date and ratings for Elden Ring"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Video Games MCP Server
A fast, reliable Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to RAWG's detailed gaming database through Claude Desktop. Search for games, get detailed information, explore genres, and discover popular titles - all without leaving your chat interface.
Why Use This?
Ever find yourself opening multiple browser tabs just to research a single game? This MCP server eliminates that hassle by bringing RAWG's entire gaming database directly into Claude Desktop. Whether you're trying to remember if "Cyberpunk 2077" is finally worth playing or need quick facts about indie games for your stream, just ask Claude and get instant, comprehensive answers.
Features
Smart Game Search: Find games by title with fuzzy matching that actually works
Comprehensive Game Details: Ratings, platforms, developers, release dates, descriptions, and more
Genre Exploration: Browse complete game categories without falling into rabbit holes
Popular Games Discovery: See what's trending without algorithm manipulation
Seamless Claude Integration: Works directly in Claude Desktop - no app switching required
Fast & Reliable: Built with FastMCP and async operations for speed
Test Results (click the arrows to see the screenshots)
Tests: search_game_by_title tool with limit parameter - ✅ Passed
Tests: get_popular_games tool with limit parameter - ✅ Passed
Tests: Error handling for invalid genre names - ✅ Graceful error
Tests: Complex workflow combining search and analysis - ✅ Complex workflow
Tests: All four MCP tools, error handling, and data analysis - ✅ All steps passed
📊 Test Results Summary
Test Category | Test Case | Status | Screenshot |
Basic Search | Search for "zelda" games (top 5) | ✅ Passed | |
Popular Games | Get top 10 most popular games | ✅ Passed | |
Error Handling | Search for "NonExistentGenre" | ✅ Graceful error | |
Multiplayer Query | Find popular multiplayer games | ✅ Complex workflow | |
Comprehensive Suite | Full 7-step test sequence | ✅ All steps passed |
All tests return properly formatted game data with titles, ratings, platforms, and metadata.
Installation
Prerequisites
Python 3.11 or higher
RAWG API Key (free at rawg.io/apidocs)
Claude Desktop application
Quick Setup
1. Clone and Navigate
2. Create Virtual Environment
3. Install Dependencies
4. Configure API Access
💡 Get your free API key at
5. Verify Installation
Claude Desktop Configuration
Windows Configuration:
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json file:
macOS/Linux Configuration:
Note: Use absolute paths and restart Claude Desktop after making changes.
Available Tools
search_game_by_title
Search for games by title with fuzzy matching.
Parameters: Game title, optional limit for results
Returns: List of matching games with ratings, platforms, and screenshots
get_game_details
Get comprehensive information about a specific game.
Parameters: Game ID (from search results)
Returns: Description, developers, publishers, release dates, ratings, platforms, ESRB info
list_genres
List all available game genres.
Parameters: None
Returns: Complete list of genres with game counts
get_popular_games
Discover trending and highly-rated games.
Parameters: Optional limit, optional genre filter
Returns: List of popular games with metadata
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.