Steam Charts Plugin for InkyPi

Steam Charts is a minimal and clean widget that displays real-time game statistics from Steam.

Install

Install the plugin using the InkyPi CLI:

inkypi plugin install steam_charts https://github.com/saulob/InkyPi-Steam-Charts

This plugin is an extension for the InkyPi e-paper display frame and includes the following features:

Features

• Displays most played games on Steam
• Shows current players and all-time peak records
• Trending games based on recent activity
• Optional game images
• Clean and minimal layout optimized for e-paper
• No API key required

Settings

• Mode selector:
  • Most Played
  • Trending
• Number of games to display
• Show game images (on/off)

Details

The plugin fetches data directly from steamcharts.com and presents it in a compact and readable format, ideal for e-paper displays with low refresh rates.

UI / Result

• List-based layout with game title and player count
• Optional thumbnails for visual context
• Trend indicators for player activity
• High contrast rendering suitable for e-paper
• Minimal spacing and optimized typography

Notes

• No external API required
• Data source: steamcharts.com
• Fully self-contained
• No breaking changes

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