Best Game Databases in 2026
Updated
In short: BoardGameGeek is ranked #1 of 14 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of LaunchBox and RaiderZ Game Database. The best-ranked option with a free plan is LaunchBox. The lowest first paid tier on this page is RAWG at $149/mo.
When you need to look up or work with game information, the data a database covers is a useful starting point for comparison. This ranking considers ability, character, item, and quest data, along with API access, export formats, and supported platforms. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional points to weigh. BoardGameGeek, LaunchBox, and RaiderZ Game Database are among the first entries, followed by IGDB and MobyGames. Compare the information you need with each option’s listed data coverage, then check its access methods and platform support for your intended use.
14 game databases ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 14 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BoardGameGeekWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | LaunchBoxWindows · Android | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 3 | RaiderZ Game DatabaseWeb · Windows | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 4 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Card DatabaseWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | IGDBWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 6 | RAWGWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $149/mo | 6.4 | |
| 7 | The Visual Novel DatabaseWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 8 | YGOPRODeckWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 9 | Pokémon TCG Card DatabaseWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 10 | MobyGamesWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 11 | Interactive Fiction DatabaseWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | Lemon AmigaWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 13 | NostalgiaDBWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 14 | GameDNANo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.7 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which game database is ranked first on Freedom251?
BoardGameGeek is ranked #1 of 14 with a score of 6.6. LaunchBox is second and RaiderZ Game Database third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 14 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, RAWG has the lowest first paid tier we found: $149/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.