A Python 3 CLI for picking a random game from your Steam library!
- customizable filters (co-op, multiplayer, VR, high Metacritic rating, and more!)
- concise game metadata (summary, platforms, categories, playtime, Metacritic score, etc.)
- remembers your Steam ID and API key, only have to enter once
Requires Python 3.7 or higher.
To install, just run the following command in the app root directory:
pip3 install --user .
Feel free to omit the --user flag if you normally install packages
to the root directory.
Assuming your Python package bin is in your $PATH, just run steam-picker from the command line.
Pick a game from your personal Steam library!
<enter your Steam profile URL and API key>
How about... 'Zeno Clash 2'?
Categories: ['Single-player', 'Co-op', 'Steam Achievements', 'Full controller support', 'Steam Trading Cards', 'Steam Cloud', 'Steam Leaderboards']
Genres: ['Action', 'Indie']
Platforms: ['windows']
Playtime: {'hours': 0}
Steam URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/215690/
[y = accept, n or q = quit, f = filter, other = continue]: f
See filters.py to customize quick filters and add default filters.
Quick filters
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coop: Co-op games.
high: Metracritic scores > 70. (Filters out games without Metacritic scores.)
linux: Linux support.
multi: Multiplayer.
vr: VR support. (Steam store metadata does not categorize all VR-capable games, so this will miss some.)
unplayed: Played less than an hour.
[Quick filter alias <or> Python lambda x: filter body to add <or> filter ID to delete]: coop
How about... 'Secrets of Grindea'?
Summary: A fantasy Action RPG, playable by yourself or in co-op with up to three friends! Features an unrestricted skill system, fluid and challenging combat, and an engaging story. For additional value, there's also a fleshed out, challenging roguelike mode to truly put your ARPG skills to the test!
Categories: ['Single-player', 'Online Multi-Player', 'Co-op', 'Steam Achievements', 'Full controller support', 'Steam Cloud', 'Steam Leaderboards']
Genres: ['Action', 'Adventure', 'Indie', 'RPG', 'Early Access']
Platforms: ['windows']
Playtime: {'hours': 1}
Steam URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/269770/
[y = accept, n or q = quit, f = filter, other = continue]: y
Alright, 'Secrets of Grindea' it is.
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- Install poetry.
- Install dependencies using app root directory:
poetry install - Run the app:
poetry run steam-picker - Build the app (see
distfor wheel and archive):poetry build