Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about VarietyGamer.win and how to track your gaming variety score

Getting Started

VarietyGamer.win is a fun web application that calculates your variety gaming score based on how many games you've played across different genres and categories. The goal is to celebrate gaming diversity - from indie gems to AAA titles, from strategy to simulation, PvP to single-player experiences.

Unlike traditional gaming trackers that focus on achievements or playtime, we focus on the breadth of your gaming experience. Have you tried a little bit of everything? That's what variety gaming is all about!

Starting is simple:

  • Click Play today's 100-game challenge to play today's daily list of 100 games.
  • Or copy/share your result text (it includes the list date and a permalink) to compare with friends.
  • Indicate whether you've played each game:
    • On PC: Use - key for Not Played, = key for Played It
    • On mobile/touch: Swipe left for Not Played, swipe right for Played It
  • Your score updates in real-time as you progress!

No account needed - your progress is saved locally in your browser.

Each daily 100‑game challenge keeps track of the highest score (percentage of games marked played) submitted by any qualifying player. The first person to reach that score triggers a celebration animation; subsequent players must beat it to celebrate again.

The first time you qualify on a given day the site will offer to submit your score using your Steam profile name (fetched automatically). You can cancel the prompt to remain anonymous; no custom names are allowed in order to prevent abuse.

To participate you must enter a SteamID and have your profile/game details public so the site can verify your library. High scores reset when the list rolls over to a new day and are not stored permanently.

No account required! VarietyGamer.win works entirely in your browser. Your game selections and progress are stored locally on your device using browser storage.

This means:

  • ✅ No personal information collected
  • ✅ Complete privacy - your data stays on your device
  • ✅ Instant access - no sign-up process
  • ⚠️ Clearing browser data will reset your progress

How It Works

Our game library is curated from Steam's own database, updated regularly to reflect current trends. We source data from:

  • Steam API - for game metadata, categories, and popularity metrics
  • SteamGridDB - for high-quality game artwork and cover images

The list includes over 1,000 games spanning all major genres, from classic titles to recent releases, ensuring a comprehensive representation of PC gaming.

Your Variety Gamer Score is a simple percentage — the portion of the 100 games on the daily list you've played. A lower percentage typically indicates broader variety; a higher percentage means you've played more of today's list.

Yes — use the links at the bottom of the homepage or open a permalink like /?list=YYYY-MM-DD to load a past daily list. Share text includes the list date and a permalink so others can load the same list.

Gameplay

The definition is up to you! Generally, if you've:

  • Spent meaningful time with the game (beyond just launching it)
  • Experienced the core gameplay mechanics
  • Played at least a few sessions

...then it counts as "Played It." You don't need to have completed the game or earned achievements. This is about experience, not completion.

Be honest with yourself - the score is more meaningful when it reflects your real gaming journey!

Yes! Click the "Undo" button (or press the Backspace key) to go back to the previous game and change your answer.

You can undo multiple times to review your selections. Your score will update accordingly.

Absolutely! Click the "Reset" or "Start Over" button at any time to:

  • Clear your current progress
  • Return to the start screen (today's daily list will be used)
  • Start a new session

Your previous scores aren't permanently deleted - they remain in your local browser storage for reference.

For faster gameplay on desktop, use these keyboard shortcuts:

  • = - Mark as "Played It"
  • - - Mark as "Not Played"
  • Backspace - Undo last selection

On mobile devices, simply swipe left or right on the game image.

Results & Sharing

Yes! After completing your game session, you'll have several options:

  • Copy share text - Get a formatted text summary to paste anywhere
  • Export scorecard - Download a visual scorecard image perfect for social media

Share your variety score on Twitter, Discord, Reddit, or with friends to compare your gaming breadth!

After finishing your game session:

  1. Click the "Export scorecard" button
  2. Your browser will download a PNG image with your results
  3. The scorecard includes your score, categories, and game statistics

The scorecard is optimized for social media sharing with professional graphics and your stats prominently displayed.

Currently, there's no global leaderboard. Since all data is stored locally in your browser and we don't collect user information, we can't maintain a centralized leaderboard.

However, you can:

  • Compare scores informally by sharing results with friends
  • Compare scores by sharing your result text (includes list date and a permalink)
  • Track your own progress over time by exporting scorecards or saving results locally

Technical & Privacy

We don't collect or store your personal data. VarietyGamer.win is designed with privacy in mind:

  • ✅ No user accounts or registration
  • ✅ No tracking cookies
  • ✅ No analytics on individual users
  • ✅ All your progress stays in your browser

Standard server logs (IP addresses) are kept temporarily for security purposes only (preventing abuse, DDoS protection, etc.) and are automatically deleted after a short retention period.

For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

Your progress is stored locally in your browser (localStorage). It can be lost if you:

  • Use private/incognito mode (localStorage is cleared)
  • Clear your browser data or site cookies
  • Switch to a different browser or device

To keep your results: Export your scorecard after finishing a run or copy the share text so you can compare later.

VarietyGamer.win works on all modern browsers:

  • ✅ Chrome / Chromium (recommended)
  • ✅ Firefox
  • ✅ Safari (macOS and iOS)
  • ✅ Edge
  • ✅ Opera

The site is also fully responsive and works great on mobile devices and tablets!

Yes! VarietyGamer.win is source-available on GitHub. You can:

  • View the complete source code
  • Report bugs or suggest features via GitHub Issues
  • Contribute improvements via Pull Requests
  • Fork it for personal, non-commercial use with attribution

Check out the repository: github.com/haywardgg/variety-gamer-score

Note: Commercial use requires permission. See the LICENSE for details.

Troubleshooting

If game images aren't loading, try these steps:

  1. Check your internet connection - Images are loaded from external sources
  2. Refresh the page - Sometimes a simple refresh helps
  3. Clear browser cache - Old cached images might be corrupted
  4. Try a different browser - Rules out browser-specific issues
  5. Disable ad blockers - Some blockers interfere with image loading

If problems persist, the site might be experiencing temporary issues. Try again in a few minutes.

If the application becomes unresponsive:

  1. Wait a moment - Large image loading can take a few seconds
  2. Refresh the page (F5 or Cmd+R)
  3. Check browser console (F12) for error messages
  4. Try a different browser
  5. Clear browser cache and cookies

Your progress is saved automatically, so refreshing won't lose your current session data.

We appreciate bug reports! You can report issues via:

When reporting a bug, please include:

  • What you were doing when the bug occurred
  • Your browser and operating system
  • Any error messages you saw
  • Screenshots if applicable

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