Template:Software page

It works well enough for widespread usage, however, and should be used on game pages when practical (given game or mod should have screenshots and a 460x215 "cover").



- Option to scale background to page width, rather than manually setting pixel size (different users have different resolution viewports). May be difficult with current implementation, slight rework likely needed.
- Parameters for specifying system requirements for each major operating system (e.g.: {{{winram}}}, {{{macram}}} and {{{linuxram}}} for specifying ram requirements for Windows, macOS and Linux)
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Please follow the format on this subpage(s) to add translations.
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This template enables software pages to use a standardized, universal interface.
To add this template, go to #Copy and Paste section, then adjust the parameters.
Contents
Sandbox
This template searches for files based only on the information provided to it in the parameters, that is, you can create a fully functional copy of the conditional Half-Life 2 page anywhere else.
Use the template sandbox for your experiments.
Images
Supported formats: JPG, PNG.


Alternatively you can also compress .PNG images using TinyPNG or similar tool without losing quality (aside from little bit of dithering due to 8-bit color) or transparency.

Also avoid using Photoshop built-in compression for .PNG files (unless if you want to keep 24-bit color, which can be noticeable when zoomed up), and instead use TinyPNG because it's offer better compression.

Maximum number of screenshots: 20.


Recommended aspect ratio of screenshots: 16:9/16:10 (,
), 4:3 (
)

Recommended cover resolution: 460x215 or 960x430 (for High-res image)

[[Category:(Game name here)]]
and [[Category:Software covers]]
category when you upload the cover image.

Examples:
- Counter-Strike Source - Background.jpg
- Counter-Strike Source - Trailer Preview.jpg
- Counter-Strike Source - Screenshot 1.jpg
- Counter-Strike Source - Screenshot 2.jpg
- Software Cover - Counter-Strike Source.jpg
Translations:
At the moment, only screenshots have translation support. Below is an example of the names of the translated files.
- Counter-Strike Source - Screenshot 1 (de).jpg
- Counter-Strike Source - Screenshot 1 (ru).jpg
- Counter-Strike Source - Screenshot 1 (zh).jpg
Media:
- You can download a Photoshop document to create a software background.
Developers and Publishers
Use this in {{{developer}}} or {{{publisher}}}. You can also write something of your own and apply some special formatting to it.

[http://valvesoftware.com Valve]
) will not work. The introduction of categories has replaced user links to categories of organizations, where all brief information will be located, including links to the organizations websites (i.e., companies, studios, etc.).Parameter Value | Result |
---|---|
Valve
|
Valve |
Gearbox
|
Gearbox Software |
TRS
|
Turtle Rock Studios |
Ritual
|
Ritual |
MD
|
Maverick Developments |
Outerlight
|
Outerlight |
RS
|
Reperio Studios |
KRG
|
Kuma Reality Games |
Paleo
|
Paleo |
Facepunch
|
Facepunch Studios |
Modes
Use this in {{{mode <2-4>}}}. You can also write something of your own and apply some special formatting to it.
Parameter Value | Result |
---|---|
SP
|
Single Player |
MP
|
Multiplayer Game |
COOP
|
Cooperative Game |
MMO
|
MMO |
Deck Verified Status
Use this in {{{deck}}}.
Check the Deck Verified status on SteamDB or ProtonDB page of a game (or via your Steam Deck library), example: Half-Life 2 App Info page (on SteamDB) or Garry's Mod on ProtonDB, then scroll down and see the Steam Deck Compatibility section (SteamDB only).
Genres
Use this in {{{genre <2-6>}}}. You can also write something of your own and apply some special formatting to it.
Parameter Value | Result |
---|---|
Indie
|
Indie |
FPS
|
First Person Shooter |
TPS
|
Third Person Shooter |
Fighting
|
Fighting |
Arcade
|
Arcade |
Stealth
|
Stealth |
Adventure
|
Adventure |
Platformer
|
Platformer |
PAC
|
Point & Click |
VN
|
Visual Novel |
Racing
|
Racing |
RP
|
Role Playing |
Roguelike
|
Roguelike |
Remake
|
Remake |
MOBA
|
MOBA |
RTS
|
Real-Time Strategy |
Puzzle
|
Puzzle |
Sandbox
|
Sandbox |
Battle Royale
|
Battle Royale |
Zombie
|
Zombie |
Survival
|
Survival |
Horror
|
Horror |
Platforms
Use these in the {{{platform <2-5>}}} parameter. While you can specify your own platform, it is recommended you use these, otherwise the automatic Category placement could not work correctly.
Parameter Value | Result |
---|---|
PC
|
PC |
Xbox
|
Xbox |
X360
|
Xbox 360 |
Xbox_One
|
Xbox One |
Xbox_XS
|
Xbox Series X|S |
Ps2
|
PlayStation 2 |
Ps3
|
PlayStation 3 |
Ps4
|
PlayStation 4 |
Ps5
|
PlayStation 5 |
Switch
|
Nintendo Switch |
Steamdeck
|
Steam Deck |
Android
|
Android |
Please only put the platforms the game released on; Do not list the entire Xbox series for a game that released on the original (although, if a game released on two consoles from the same family, do list them separately)
Engines and Branches
Use this in {{{engine <2>}}}
or {{{branch <2>}}}
.
Parameter Value | Preview |
---|---|
Engines | |
GoldSrc |
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Source |
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Source 2 |
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Branches | |
Source 04 |
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Source 06 |
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Source 07 |
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Source 09 |
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Source MP |
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Source 13 |
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Source 13 SP |
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Source 13 MP |
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Left 4 Dead |
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Alien Swarm |
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Portal 2 |
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Titanfall |
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CSGO |
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Strata |
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You can also write something of your own in this parameter(s), but note that without {{{engine <2> template}}}
, the text you wrote will be the simplest link.
Metacritic reviews
The background for the metacritic score box will change depending on what value you input into the {{{metacritic}}}
parameter.
Parameter value | Background color | Notes |
---|---|---|
Any value that prompts an expression error | ⇆#303030rgb(48,48,48)⇆
|
A gray background will be used if all mathematical expressions fail to return a value of 1 .
In layman's terms, a gray background will (in most cases) be used by default if the value used within the |
75 > 100
|
⇆#66CC33rgb(102,204,51)⇆
|
Will result in a green background if a number is used that is equal to or greater than 75 .
|
50 > 74
|
⇆#FFCC33rgb(255,204,51)⇆
|
Will result in a yellow background if a number is used that is equal to or greater than 50 .
|
0 < 49
|
⇆#FF0000rgb(255,0,0)⇆
|
Will result in a red background if a number is used that is less than 50 .
|
Copy and Paste
Parameters and Examples
Normal mode
Parameter | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
{{{name}}}
|
The full name of the game. Necessary for image detection. | |
{{{filename}}}
|
A short name or name without restricted symbols in case files cannot use the full name due to system restrictions. | |
{{{type}}}
|
If specified, the template will replace some categories based on the specified value. Also, the template can add some additional interface elements, if there are any.
Avaliable values:
|
|
{{{appid}}}
|
Steam AppID. Used in some links. | |
{{{steamworks}}}
|
Includes a page in the Steamworks games category. | |
Topbar | ||
{{{docs}}}
|
If standard is specified, the template will add a link to <Page Name>/Docs . You can also specify an article located inside this wiki. Removing {{{docs}}} if you want to hide the button.
|
|
{{{wiki}}}
|
Link to a wiki or website or blog. | |
{{{website}}}
|
||
{{{blog}}}
|
||
{{{wikipedia}}}
|
Link to the Wikipedia page. If true is specified, the full page name or the value from {{{name}}} will be used.
|
|
{{{pcgw}}}
|
Link to the PCGamingWiki page. If true is specified, the full page name or the value from {{{name}}} will be used.
|
|
Background | ||
{{{background}}}
|
Disables the background if the value false is specified.
By default, the template searches for The supported formats and recommended resolution can be seen in Images. |
|
{{{background color}}}
|
Background color. | |
{{{background gradient}}}
|
Background gradient. | |
{{{background size}}}
|
Background size. ![]() |
|
{{{background format}}}
|
Overwrites PNG to JPG for Background. It is needed for cases when you consider JPG more preferable. | |
{{{background opacity}}}
|
Background opacity. The default value is .1 .
|
|
Screenshots and Movies | ||
{{{trailer}}}
|
Link to the trailer. | |
{{{trailer preview}}}
|
Specifies the format of the desired image. After specifying the format, creates a file based on {{{name}}} and {{{filename}}}. See Images for details. | |
{{{screenshot <1-20>}}}
|
If the image format is specified (JPG or PNG), the template will search for images corresponding to the contents of {{{name}}} or {{{filename}}}. You can also specify any other image by writing its full name with the format.
![]() {{Autolang||<language code> = (<language code>)}} before the format. |
|
{{{screenshot <1-20> desc}}}
|
Screenshot description. | |
{{{screenshot <1-20> lang}}}
|
Screenshot translation. | |
Infopanel | ||
{{{deck}}}
|
Steam Deck verified status. For avaliable values, see Deck Verified Status. | |
{{{shortdesc}}}
|
A short description of the software. | |
{{{release}}}
|
Release date. Available values:
|
|
{{{release planned}}}
|
Planned release date. If {{{release}}} is specified, then "Planned release date" is replaced by "Initial release date". | |
{{{mode <2-4>}}}
|
Game mode(s). See Modes for details. | |
{{{genre <2-4>}}}
|
The genre(s) of the game. See Genres for details. | |
{{{platform <2-5>}}}
|
Platform(s) the game released on. See Platforms for details. | |
{{{engine <2>}}}
|
Game engine(s). See Engines and Branches for details. | |
{{{engine <2> template}}}
|
Specifies the engine template for custom values. | |
{{{engine <2> comment}}}
|
Comments to the right of the engine(es). | |
{{{branch <2>}}}
|
Engine branch(es). See Engines and Branches for details. | |
{{{branch template}}}
|
Specifies the engine branch template for custom values. | |
{{{branch <2> comment}}}
|
Comments to the right of the branch(es). | |
{{{developer <2-4>}}}
|
Game developer(s). See Developers and Publishers for details. | |
{{{publisher <2-4>}}}
|
Publisher(s) of the game. See Developers and Publishers for details. | |
{{{workshop}}}
|
If this is a mod located in the workshop of some game, then you can specify its ID here. | |
{{{moddb}}}
|
Software location on ModDB. ![]() |type=game
|
|
{{{metacritic}}}
|
Metacritic score. | |
{{{metacritic link}}}
|
Metacritic review page. ![]() ![]() Platform-specific reviews since website redesign are now located in game_name/critic-reviews/?platform=pc instead of pc/game_name .![]() {{=}} in order to avoid breaking templates. |
|
Software Description | ||
{{{desc}}}
|
Description of the software. This is the main body of the article, and is usually where the {{MultiPage}} template is placed.
|
Experimental mode
Parameter | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
{{{experimental}}}
|
Includes experimental features, if any. | |
{{{deckpreset}}}
|
Selects which compatibility preset to use for the compatibility box. Accepts the following: verified (WIP), playable, unsupported, unsupported-vr (for VR games like The Lab and Half-Life: Alyx), unknown, unknown-vw (game marked as "Valve is working on adding support") . If not specified, it will use the {{{deck}}} parameter.
|
|
{{{deck learn more}}}
|
Adds more information at the bottom of the page about the game's deck compatibility. Make sure to not add any repeated phrases!, | |
Mod Status | ||
{{{mod status}}}
|
If page is a mod, adds an incorperated {{ModStatus}} box that uses the status found in this template. The following statuses are supported:
|
|
{{{mod of}}}
|
If page is a mod, states the game that the mod is based on. You can type the full name of the game, or the name of a redirect on this wiki (e.g. Portal 2: Community Edition and P2CE both work because a redirect named P2CE exists on this wiki.). | |
{{{mod download}}}
|
Describes where the mod can be downloaded. The following parameters are accepted:
You can also specify your own link. Remember to omit the |
Used Categories

Games
- Games, Steamworks games
- Released Games
- Official Games, Third Party Games
- GoldSrc games, Source games, Source 2 games
- Third Party GoldSrc Engine Games, Third Party Source Engine Games, Third Party Source 2 Engine Games
- Source 2004 engine branch games, Source 2006 engine branch games, Source 2007 engine branch games, Source 2009 engine branch games, Source MP engine branch games, Source 2013 engine branch games, Source 2013 SP engine branch games, Source 2013 MP engine branch games, Left 4 Dead engine branch games, Alien Swarm engine branch games, Portal 2 engine branch games Counter-Strike: Global Offensive engine branch games
- Valve games, Gearbox Software games, Turtle Rock Studios games, Ritual games, Maverick Developments games, Outerlight games, Reperio Studios games, Kuma Reality Games games, Paleo games, Facepunch Studios games
Mods
- Mods
- Released Mods
- Official Mods, Third Party Mods
- GoldSrc mods, Source mods, Source 2 mods
- Third Party GoldSrc Engine Mods, Third Party Source Engine Mods, Third Party Source 2 Engine Mods
- Source 2004 engine branch mods, Source 2006 engine branch mods, Source 2007 engine branch mods, Source 2009 engine branch mods, Source MP engine branch mods, Source 2013 engine branch mods, Source 2013 SP engine branch mods, Source 2013 MP engine branch mods, Left 4 Dead engine branch mods, Alien Swarm engine branch mods, Portal 2 engine branch mods Counter-Strike: Global Offensive engine branch mods
- Valve mods, Gearbox Software mods, Turtle Rock Studios mods, Ritual mods, Maverick Developments mods, Outerlight mods, Reperio Studios mods, Kuma Reality mods mods, Paleo mods, Facepunch Studios mods
Tools
- Tools
- Released Tools
- Official Tools, Third Party Tools
- Third Party GoldSrc Engine Tools, Third Party Source Engine Tools, Third Party Source 2 Engine Tools
- Source 2004 engine branch tools, Source 2006 engine branch tools, Source 2007 engine branch tools, Source 2009 engine branch tools, Source MP engine branch tools, Source 2013 engine branch tools, Source 2013 SP engine branch tools, Source 2013 MP engine branch tools, Left 4 Dead engine branch tools, Alien Swarm engine branch tools, Portal 2 engine branch tools Counter-Strike: Global Offensive engine branch tools
- Valve tools, Gearbox Software tools, Turtle Rock Studios tools, Ritual tools, Maverick Developments tools, Outerlight tools, Reperio Studios tools, Kuma Reality tools tools, Paleo tools, Facepunch Studios tools
Packages
- Packages
- Released Packages
- Official Packages, Third Party Packages
- Valve packages, Gearbox Software packages, Turtle Rock Studios packages, Ritual packages, Maverick Developments packages, Outerlight packages, Reperio Studios packages, Kuma Reality packages packages, Paleo packages, Facepunch Studios packages
Other
Included Subpages
Below are the subpages that are used by this template for better code readability or something else.
/components
- Content to include in the template./strings
- Translatable strings and strings to include in the template.
The above documentation is transcluded from Template:Software page/doc. (edit | history)
Editors can experiment in this template's sandbox (edit) and testcases (create) pages.
Add categories to the /doc subpage. Subpages of this page.