Rules & Methodology
Where the data comes from, what the score means, and how to use rankings responsibly.
Start here
- The score is a decision aid, not a guarantee.
- Use rankings to shortlist, then verify key facts on Steam/official pages.
- Some data can be delayed or temporarily unavailable (API / network).
Data sources
- Steam Web API (official)
- Store metadata (price/discount, language support, tags)
- Public announcement / patch note feeds when available
We do not guarantee completeness. The system is designed for decision support, not as a single source of truth.
How the score is built
The score is a weighted signal combining activity trend, rating, and discount. It helps compare games in a consistent way.
Current formula (may evolve as we validate):
score = online * 0.4 + rating * 0.4 + discount * 0.2
- Online: recent activity & trend (not absolute lifetime popularity).
- Rating: public review ratio / sentiment, used as a quality signal.
- Discount: current deal strength, used as a timing signal.
How to use it: pick a shortlist from T0/T1, then check price, language support, and your preferred mode (solo/co-op).
Update frequency
Rankings are refreshed automatically. Some sections (like AI-generated snippets) may update less frequently to control cost and noise.
- Hourly: lightweight refresh for discovery & rankings.
- Daily: full refresh (including heavier steps such as media sync).
Disclaimer
BBGRank provides informational content only. Please verify critical information (price, platform, language support, online activity) before purchase.
Some data can be affected by API limits, region differences, and temporary outages.