What is the key difference between Game MCP and Cheapshark?

Game MCP belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution, while Cheapshark belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Game MCP or Cheapshark 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 Game MCP and Cheapshark free or paid?

Game MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Cheapshark operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Game MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Cheapshark lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Game MCP and Cheapshark 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

Game MCP vs Cheapshark

In-depth architectural comparison of the Game MCP and Cheapshark 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

Game MCP

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Cheapshark

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Game MCP if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose Cheapshark 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 Game MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Game MCP Details

Choose Cheapshark when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Cheapshark Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Game MCP Gaming	Cheapshark Gaming
Summary	Discovers and manages installed games on Windows from Steam, Epic, GOG, Xbox, and other platforms.	PC game deals across Steam/Epic/GOG/Humble via CheapShark. Keyless.
Category & Scope	Gaming	Gaming
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Game MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Cheapshark Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Game MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "game-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "game-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cheapshark Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cheapshark": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cheapshark"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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