The RAWG Video Games Database API is a REST API that provides metadata about video games, including information on games, genres, platforms, game developers, and more. It is one of the largest video games databases and includes data on over 350,000 games for 50 different gaming platforms. The API is free for personal and developer use, as well as for commercial use for start-ups and small projects. It can be used to create video game-related websites, mobile applications, or other software that provides information about video games. The API has several endpoints, including ones for retrieving lists of games, genres, platforms, publishers, stores, tags, developers, creators, and more. The API is easy to use and has code snippets available in various programming languages, making it a great option for developers looking for a cost-effective and viable video game API.