Instead of BoardGameGeek
BoardGameGeek alternatives
BoardGameGeek brings together board and card game entries with information, user ratings, forums, reviews, images, play aids, translations, and session reports. Members can keep collections, log plays, trade with other members, and transact through Geek Market. Core site access is free, with Android, iOS, and web availability; annual support levels add perks such as ad blocking and historical gaming trends. Its focus is tabletop games, so its breadth may matter less if your interests center on video games or a particular card game.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Database
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebYu-Gi-Oh! card searches, decks, and collections — It adds official Yu-Gi-Oh! card, product, deck, rules, and Forbidden & Limited List searches alongside deck and collection management.
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IGDB
Free plan APIWebVideo game discovery and API data — It focuses on video games, companies, and characters, with sortable discovery and API access instead of tabletop entries and play tracking.
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LaunchBox
Free plan AndroidAPIWindowsOrganizing PC and emulated game libraries — It imports Steam, GOG, ROM, and MS-DOS games and organizes a local game library with downloaded artwork and metadata.
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NostalgiaDB
Free plan APIWebRetro game metadata and local ROM play — It covers retro releases from 1977–2005 and adds natural-language search, API access, platform database downloads, and a browser emulator portal.
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RaiderZ Game Database
Free plan WebWindowsRaiderZ equipment, quests, and build planning — It narrows its database to RaiderZ equipment, creatures, maps, and quests, with an in-game trade market and skill calculator.
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RAWG
Free plan APIWebVideo game discovery and recommendation data — It provides video game metadata and computer-vision similar-game recommendations through an API covering 500,000+ games across 50 platforms.
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YGOPRODeck
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Yu-Gi-Oh! deck building and API access — It combines a Yu-Gi-Oh! card database and deck tools with tournament and meta discovery, drafting features, forums, and a public API.
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Interactive Fiction Database
Free plan APIWeb - 9
The Visual Novel Database
Free plan APIWeb - 10
Lemon Amiga
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Pokémon TCG Card Database
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MobyGames
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GameDNA
Paid API
The alternatives here range from official Yu-Gi-Oh! card resources to video game catalogs, retro game metadata, and a database for one online game. Some emphasize API access or downloadable data, while others offer deck management, imports, or locally run games. Consider whether you need a broad community and play tracking or a narrower catalog with specialized search and tools. Platform availability, API conditions, and any paid features also shape which option fits your routine better.