What is the key difference between Thegamecrafter MCP Server and Steam MCP?

Thegamecrafter MCP Server belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution, while Steam MCP belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Thegamecrafter MCP Server or Steam MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Thegamecrafter MCP Server and Steam MCP free or paid?

Thegamecrafter MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Steam MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Thegamecrafter MCP Server lists 14 tools with 3 views and 3 GitHub stars. Steam MCP lists 5 tools with 2 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Thegamecrafter MCP Server and Steam MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Thegamecrafter MCP Server vs Steam MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Thegamecrafter MCP Server and Steam MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Thegamecrafter MCP Server

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Steam MCP

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Thegamecrafter MCP Server if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose Steam MCP if your workspace requires Gaming integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Thegamecrafter MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: TGC_API_KEY_ID, TGC_USERNAME, TGC_PASSWORD.
Primary tools included: get_game_catalog, authenticate, logout.

Explore Thegamecrafter MCP Server Details

Choose Steam MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: STEAM_API_KEY, STEAM_ID, STEAM_MCP_CACHE_DIR.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Thegamecrafter MCP Server alex-gon Gaming	Steam MCP jkiley129 Gaming
Summary	Design, manage, and price tabletop games on The Game Crafter. Browse catalogs, create projects, upload artwork, get pricing.	Connect Claude to your Steam library. Query your games, playtime, recently played, and store metadata via natural language.
Category & Scope	Gaming

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Thegamecrafter MCP Server Tools (14)

get_game_catalog

Browse TGC printable component types (cards, boards, boxes, etc.). No authentication required.

authenticate

Create a TGC session. Provide your TGC credentials (api_key_id, username, password) to authenticate. All three are required for remote usage. Local users with environment variables configured can omit them.

logout

Destroy the current TGC session.

get_my_designers

List designer profiles for the authenticated user. Returns designer ID, name, and user ID. Use the designer_id with get_my_games or create_game. Requires authentication.

get_my_games

List all games for a designer with name, ID, and status. Returns paginated results. Requires a designer_id from get_my_designers. Requires authentication.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Thegamecrafter MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alex-gon-thegamecrafter-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alex-gon/tgc-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TGC_API_KEY_ID": "YOUR_TGC_API_KEY_ID_HERE",
        "TGC_USERNAME": "YOUR_TGC_USERNAME_HERE",
        "TGC_PASSWORD": "YOUR_TGC_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Steam MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jkiley129-steam-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "steam-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "STEAM_API_KEY": "YOUR_STEAM_API_KEY_HERE",
        "STEAM_ID": "YOUR_STEAM_ID_HERE",
        "STEAM_MCP_CACHE_DIR": "YOUR_STEAM_MCP_CACHE_DIR_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Thegamecrafter MCP Server is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Steam MCP belongs to Gaming using local stdio subprocess. Select Thegamecrafter MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on gaming and Steam MCP when you require tools for gaming.

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