Question 1

How does LudScout work?

Accepted Answer

Connect your Steam profile (or take a 5-question taste quiz) and LudScout analyzes your playtime data — which games you've sunk the most hours into, what genres and playstyles dominate your library. An AI then recommends games that match your demonstrated taste, with a reason explaining why each pick fits.

Question 2

Is LudScout free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You get one free round of 6 personalized recommendations. Upgrading to Pro unlocks unlimited recommendations, hidden gems discovery, curated game lists, and wishlist price-drop alerts for $2.99/month.

Question 3

Do I need to log in with Steam?

Accepted Answer

No Steam login required. You can paste your Steam profile URL or 17-digit Steam ID, or skip Steam entirely and take the taste quiz instead. Steam OpenID login is also available for a faster connection.

Question 4

How are LudScout recommendations different from Steam's?

Accepted Answer

Steam recommendations serve a broad marketplace. LudScout focuses on personalized discovery using your play history and current preferences. We analyze your actual hours played, factor in your current mood and squad size, surface hidden gems, and explain why each pick matches your taste.

Question 5

Can I get price-drop alerts for games I want?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add any game to your LudScout wishlist and we'll track its Steam price. When it goes on sale, you'll get an alert so you can grab it at the best price.

Question 6

What are hidden gems?

Accepted Answer

Hidden Gems is a Pro feature that finds underrated, niche, and overlooked games matching your taste — titles with under 20,000 Steam reviews that deserve more attention but won't appear on Steam's front page or discovery queue.

Question 7

Is my Steam data private?

Accepted Answer

Your Steam profile must be set to public for us to read your game library and playtime. We cache profile data to speed up repeat visits and never share it with third parties. You can delete your search history at any time.

Question 8

Can I share my recommendations with friends?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After getting your picks, you can share a public link to your recommendation page. Friends don't need an account to view your shared picks.