SteamAPI

Steam is a digital distribution platform mainly used for downloading, purchasing, and playing video games. You can also create games and join communities to discuss or play together. It combines aspects of a social network, video gaming, and video streaming. Steam is very popular, with a large user base and a wide variety of media available. Our proposal is to create and R package that will retrieve user data and relevant information from the site

What It Needs:

1. Steam API Key:

•  A valid Steam API key is required to authenticate requests to Steam’s Web API.

2. R Environment & Dependencies:

•  The app is built using R and depends on httr2 and jsonlite libraries.

3. Steam User Data:

•  To fetch personalized data (e.g., friend lists or owned games), the user’s Steam ID and appropriate privacy settings are necessary.

4. Internet Connection:

•  Since the app interacts with remote API endpoints, a reliable internet connection is required.

What It Does:

1. Fetches Steam User Data:

•  Retrieves basic profile details using the GetPlayerSummaries endpoint.

2. Retrieves Social Data:

•  Uses the GetFriendList endpoint to pull in a user’s friend network.

3. Lists Owned Games:

•  Leverages the GetOwnedGames endpoint to display a user’s game library along with playtime statistics.

4. Displays Game News:

•  Queries the GetNewsForApp endpoint to fetch the latest news or updates for a given game.

5. Aggregates Achievement Information:

•  Utilizes endpoints like GetGlobalAchievementPercentagesForApp and GetPlayerAchievements to show both global and personal achievement data.

6. Reports In-Game Statistics:

•  Calls the GetUserStatsForGame endpoint to gather detailed game statistics for the user.