Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB, a widely used third-party site tracking Steam game data such as player counts, price history, and updates, the companies confirmed in September 2026 [1, 2, 3]. SteamDB was created in 2013 by Marlamin and Pavel “xPaw” Djundik, who became sole maintainer before selling the site due to workload and fatigue [1, 2, 3].
Pavel “xPaw” Djundik said, "I have always considered SteamDB to be my hobby, but the amount of hours I have worked on it could be considered a full-time job. It was pure passion, and the ever-increasing self-inflicted workload has taken its toll" [1]. He added that "SteamDB will continue to be SteamDB. The goal is not to change what makes the project special, but to give it the resources, development capacity and long-term stability that I could no longer provide alone" [1]. He expressed full confidence that the Nexus Mods team "will be able to continue improving the project for gamers, developers and publishers alike" [3].
Nexus Mods plans to keep SteamDB operating independently under its current name with no major changes to the user experience in the short term [1, 2, 3]. The company announced it will invest more resources including a dedicated management team, infrastructure improvements, and funding for Steam keys to enhance the site [1, 3]. The handover of SteamDB rights and management is scheduled soon, with official statements from both parties confirming the deal [2].
Some players and community members expressed concerns and skepticism around the acquisition. They fear Nexus Mods, acquired by the commercial growth-focused Chosen company in 2025, may introduce monetization or paywalls to SteamDB’s free services [1, 4, 2]. While Nexus Mods has not announced paid features, many users remain wary, particularly about possible fees for accessing data like historical lowest prices and online player counts [1, 4].
The transition represents a significant shift for SteamDB, which has operated as an independent passion project for over a decade. For now, the focus remains on maintaining stability and supporting the site’s community and developers with additional funding and infrastructure enhancements [1, 3].
