The Steam Deal Thread V2 - Dig into those holiday games. V3 thread coming soon!

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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V2! You can find the V1 thread (2010-July 2011) here. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

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Steam Games and DLC on Sale - Updated 2/12

Preorder Deals - Updated 2/12

Group Buys - Updated 07/23

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Free Stuff


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Past Special Sales


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Steam Retail Key List

What is a CD key and where can I find it?

The CD Key is a serial number with a combination of 13, 18, or 25 letters and numbers - it can be found on a sticker inside your game's case or printed on the game's quick reference card.
The CD Key acts as your proof of purchase for the game - Steam Support may ask for it if you need to establish your ownership of an account. It is recommended that you keep your CD Key in a safe place to ensure the security of your account.

Which retail CD Keys are accepted on Steam?





All retail Valve games and a number of third-party games can be registered to your Steam account. All of the following games can be registered through Steam:
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: ####-#####-####
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • AI War CD Keys in various formats
  • Aliens vs. Predator (2010 Release) CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Alpha Prime CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Audiosurf CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • BRINK CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is not accepted on Steam
  • Cities in Motion CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Civilization V CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Commander: Conquest of the Americas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Cricket Revolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah Multiplayer CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys may also have been printed incorrectly, please see the Dark Messiah article
  • Darksiders CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: The number 2 and letter Z may look very similar.
  • Dawn of War II CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dawn of War II - Retribution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Defense Grid CD Keys in this format (Direct2Drive only): 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Duke Nukem Forever CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Empire: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-DDEFGH3-IJK4L-MNOPQ-RST56
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • F.E.A.R. 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Fallout: New Vegas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2010 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2011 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Front Mission Evolved CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Global Agenda CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Keys purchased directly from the Global Agenda website cannot be registered on Steam.
  • GTI Racing CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • GTR Evolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Homefront CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Humble Indie Bundle in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 2 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 3 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Just Cause 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Please input all O's and 0's as Q's for Just Cause 2
  • Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Killing Floor CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lara Croft Guardian of Light CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Last Remnant CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lionheart: Kings' Crusade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Extreme Condition CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Colonies Edition CD Keys are not accepted on Steam
  • Mafia 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Magicka CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Metro 2033 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Mount & Blade: Warband CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • NBA 2K9 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Napoleon: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Order of War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Prey CD Keys in this format: AAB1BB2C345CDD6E E7
  • R.U.S.E. CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: R.U.S.E. keys from Ubisoft's Digital River service are not accepted on Steam
  • RACE - the WTCC Game CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • RACE 07 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ragdoll Kung Fu CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Railworks CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Red Orchestra CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Rogue Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • SiN Episodes: Emergence CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Serious Sam HD CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Shattered Horizon CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Ship CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ship Simulator Extremes CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Silent Hill Homecoming CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Sniper: Ghost Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Space Trader CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Speedball 2 - Tournament in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Star Trek: D-A-C CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • STCC - The Game CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Super Meat Boy CD keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Supreme Commander 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Torchlight CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Note: Only keys purchased directly from Runic Games or Perfect World prior to May 19th, 2010 can be registered on Steam.
  • Total War: SHOGUN 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Unreal Tournament 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2-3FGH-456I-K8LM
  • Velvet Assassin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in this format: AB-1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM
  • Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • X3: Terran Conflict CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Zeno Clash CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
Opposing Force CD-keys cannot be registered through Steam. Opposing Force was included in a retail Half-Life package. The Half-Life CD-key included in the package will unlock all of the games in that package, including Opposing Force.
Note: Only the retail games listed above can be registered through Steam. No other retail games can be registered and downloaded using Steam.

Other Keys that can be redeemed on Steam (CAG tested & verified)
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I believe there's a demo available on Steam to download. I tried the demo during the Summer Sale, but I found the combat system complex and simultaneously uninteresting.

The game has mixed reviews and tends to score at the lower end of the spectrum for Squeenix games. As someone who adores turn-based RPGs, I passed.
 
[quote name='atreyuevr']There've been many, but check here, it's more appropriate of a place to ask, as you're more likely to get a bite there. Post there, and sit back and wait, you'll find one in no time if there isn't already a couple of people in there who want in/have copies. Try checking back a couple pages as well. Hope this helps. =][/QUOTE]

Thanks, I can never find that forum when I'm looking for it.
 
[quote name='Optical']How is Last Remnant? I see it is 75% off for another 5 hours.[/QUOTE]
It depends on the person. Some people like it, some hate it I guess. It has a unique battle system which for me makes it different but I liked it. I would watch some you tube videos on it to see if the game is for you.
 
[quote name='DPsycho']Deal of the Day is Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe New World, 75% off at $5.00 (down from $19.99)

Looks very much like a SCUMM point 'n click; screenshots remind of me Curse of Monkey Island but with sharper visuals. I know nothing of it personally, though.[/QUOTE]

It's on my wishlist, but since I have a TON of quality adventure games already in my backlog, I'm in no hurry on this one. Good price, though.

Also, it looks like I can indeed gift the Hector series for $10, so if anyone wants one, let me know.
 
[quote name='BigSpoonyBard']It's on my wishlist, but since I have a TON of quality adventure games already in my backlog, I'm in no hurry on this one. Good price, though.

Also, it looks like I can indeed gift the Hector series for $10, so if anyone wants one, let me know.[/QUOTE]


I'm in for Kaptain Brawe, always in the mood to add a good adventure game to my library lol!

Also, I'm in for Hector for $10. I'll send ya a PM!
 
[quote name='BigSpoonyBard']It's on my wishlist, but since I have a TON of quality adventure games already in my backlog, I'm in no hurry on this one. Good price, though.

Also, it looks like I can indeed gift the Hector series for $10, so if anyone wants one, let me know.[/QUOTE]

I'd be grateful :D
 
[quote name='Hydro2Oxide']Gonna go out on a limb and say it'll probably be a video game.[/QUOTE]

Sir, I'm taking your post with a grain of salt. That seems too far-fetched to be true.
 
Midweek Madness is Microsoft Office Suite.

I have this on my wishlist, but I get the feeling it'll be cheaper during one of the larger sales.
 
[quote name='DPsycho']Midweek Madness is Microsoft Office Suite.

I have this on my wishlist, but I get the feeling it'll be cheaper during one of the larger sales.[/QUOTE]

Can you please link me to Microsoft Office Suite on Steam? I've been waiting for a sale on it, and wanted to get it on Steam. It's Steamworks, but never goes on sale anywhere, so this excites me! I can't find it on Steam though. =/ So please link me!
 
[quote name='atreyuevr']Can you please link me to Microsoft Office Suite on Steam? I've been waiting for a sale on it, and wanted to get it on Steam. It's Steamworks, but never goes on sale anywhere, so this excites me! I can't find it on Steam though. =/ So please link me![/QUOTE]

It's not worth it. Power Point doesn't even have achievements.
 
[quote name='atreyuevr']Can you please link me to Microsoft Office Suite on Steam? I've been waiting for a sale on it, and wanted to get it on Steam. It's Steamworks, but never goes on sale anywhere, so this excites me! I can't find it on Steam though. =/ So please link me![/QUOTE]

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[quote name='atreyuevr']Can you please link me to Microsoft Office Suite on Steam? I've been waiting for a sale on it, and wanted to get it on Steam. It's Steamworks, but never goes on sale anywhere, so this excites me! I can't find it on Steam though. =/ So please link me![/QUOTE]

It was 75% earlier now it's only 50% off. That's a blatant bait and switch. Looks like I'll have to find a torrent to punish these scamsters. rip-off artists!
 
Do any of the MMO's on Steam list the monthy subscription costs on the store pages? You'd think the customer would wanna know that before purchasing.
 
[quote name='dfg']Do any of the MMO's on Steam list the monthy subscription costs on the store pages? You'd think the customer would wanna know that before purchasing.[/QUOTE]

Nope, use Google. GJ Steam! Lol...
 
[quote name='atreyuevr']Nope, use Google. GJ Steam! Lol...[/QUOTE]
Doesn't the publisher/dev provide the info to steam? Fail on the dev's part imo.
 
[quote name='randomdud']Doesn't the publisher/dev provide the info to steam? Fail on the dev's part imo.[/QUOTE]

Nah, Steam's to blame. Even if the dev doesn't include that info, if Steam cared enough about the game, they'd Google it or simply ask.

Realistically speaking, this is probably done purposely to avoid losing possible customers because of how ugly that $14.99 monthly fee is on the page, so they just say that there's a fee, because that looks much better lol... I'll never go back to MMOs, I loved the shit out of them, but that monthly fee is pretty costly, and in the long run much less worth the money than 5 brand new games are, which you could easily buy with the money that you would save.
 
[quote name='atreyuevr']Nah, Steam's to blame. Even if the dev doesn't include that info, if Steam cared enough about the game, they'd Google it or simply ask.

Realistically speaking, this is probably done purposely to avoid losing possible customers because of how ugly that $14.99 monthly fee is on the page, so they just say that there's a fee, because that looks much better lol... I'll never go back to MMOs, I loved the shit out of them, but that monthly fee is pretty costly, and in the long run much less worth the money than 5 brand new games are, which you could easily buy with the money that you would save.[/QUOTE]
Why would any company go out of their way to look up information on the loads of games that use monthly fees? If you look on Amazon, it won't tell you the monthly fees for any of the games that charge that crap and it benefits both parties: More sales for the initial copy of the game and more unwitting monthly fee payers. :lol:
 
[quote name='randomdud']Why would any company go out of their way to look up information on the loads of games that use monthly fees? If you look on Amazon, it won't tell you the monthly fees for any of the games that charge that crap and it benefits both parties: More sales for the initial copy of the game and more unwitting monthly fee payers. :lol:[/QUOTE]

Exactly.
 
Deus Ex Human Revolution for 25% off for $37.50 is the midweek madness according to the store page of steam right now currently. I got the game at launch and put 30 hours into it (need to finish it when I get a chance to do so with out school bothering me) I'd say its worth the price but it might be lower during the winter sale.
 
[quote name='randomdud']Why would any company go out of their way to look up information on the loads of games that use monthly fees? If you look on Amazon, it won't tell you the monthly fees for any of the games that charge that crap and it benefits both parties: More sales for the initial copy of the game and more unwitting monthly fee payers. :lol:[/QUOTE]

I'm guessing the real reasons are a lot less sinister, and it's just the difficulties involved for the logistics of ensuring that the subscription information on Steam is in sync and accurate with that from the game publishers. Each MMO can have its own set of different pricing schemes to describe, and the prices may change at any time. If for any reason the Steam info goes stale or is wrong, there could be lots of customer support headaches and even legal issues.

At least the Steam store pages for EVE and Rift are quite explicit about subscription fees being involved, so I don't feel that users are being misled there. One thing that might be helpful would be for some additional text on the page that lets the user know that the subscriptions are dictated by the publisher, and to visit the publisher's webpage link for more details.
 
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[quote name='Terlan']Deus Ex Human Revolution for 25% off for $37.50 is the midweek madness according to the store page of steam right now currently. I got the game at launch and put 30 hours into it (need to finish it when I get a chance to do so with out school bothering me) I'd say its worth the price but it might be lower during the winter sale.[/QUOTE]

If true, that's sorta weak as Amazon has the download for $30 this week.
 
[quote name='M_F_A_H']Only 25% off? That's a waste of a Midweek Madness.[/QUOTE]

Agreed, Got the game at launch for around $30.00. Its an awesome game and would say worth 60.00 but can help but hope for another MM deal or a killer DD tomarrow. Wish the 2 DLC packs would be a percent off as well.
 
Well I bought the Deus Ex Augmented Edition for $60 and well worth every penny. I bet the game in 4 days clocking in 27.6 hours. One hell of a great game.

Anyone else get hit with a 3 GB TF2 update or is it just Steam trolling me?
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']Anyone else get hit with a 3 GB TF2 update or is it just Steam trolling me?[/QUOTE]

It's 106.7 MB for me.
 
[quote name='krushnine']I'm guessing the real reasons are a lot less sinister, and it's just the difficulties involved for the logistics of ensuring that the subscription information on Steam is in sync and accurate with that from the game publishers. Each MMO can have its own set of different pricing schemes to describe, and the prices may change at any time. If for any reason the Steam info goes stale or is wrong, there could be lots of customer support headaches and even legal issues.

At least the Steam store pages for EVE and Rift are quite explicit about subscription fees being involved, so I don't feel that users are being misled there. One thing that might be helpful would be for some additional text on the page that lets the user know that the subscriptions are dictated by the publisher, and to visit the publisher's webpage link for more details.[/QUOTE]

Keeping it up to date for an MMO wouldn't be that hard imho. Just have a database that the dev's/publishers can access and change the values of so if the game decides to drop the 3 month option they can just go do that and it will update Steam/Amazon by just checking the database. Keeping up to date with the internet is easy; they're just lazy and cheap.
 
Anyone think Valve might discount Batman: Arkham Asylum as tomorrow's deal, in honor of the Arkham City release?

The PC version of Arkham City was hit by a delay recently, and I never got around to Arkham Asylum. I'd bite in heartbeat!
 
I am that much of a whore for Deus Ex where I spent $15 on this DLC. Normally I would not buy DLC full price but god damn did I love Deus Ex. Easily my GOTY thus far.
 
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Normally, this wouldn't be a bad price. However, this game is steamworks and could be had for less day one. Also, people may want to consider buying this retail to get the free onlive code.

the $15 DLC does sound life a hefty price tag. I will wait until its on sale.

Also, I know I am about a week to late but I just finished playing Red Faction: Armageddon, bought from the sale last week. It isn't open world (which is a good thing generally for me) and it was a blast to play. I rarely play a game straight through like I did that one. The enemies sometimes feel a bit generic and the end seemed to drag on a bit but its just a really good time in a nice SciFi universe.
 
Daily Deal:

Delta Force Platinum Pack $6.79 66% off Includes the two below
Delta Force Black Hawk Down $5.09 66% off
Delta Force Black Hawk Down Team Sabre $3.39 66% off
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Looks like they just added a weak Batman Bundle.

Batman Arkham Asylum and Lego Batman package $19.99[/QUOTE]
Both have been had for cheaper. Ze fuck.
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Daily Deal:

Delta Force Platinum Pack $6.79 66% off Includes the two below
Delta Force Black Hawk Down $5.09 66% off
Delta Force Black Hawk Down Team Sabre $3.39 66% off[/QUOTE]

Man, I played the hell out of these.............until BF2 came out. I had forgotten all about them! Not a great price for a game this old, but it was fun back in the day.
 
[quote name='pROvIs']Normally, this wouldn't be a bad price. However, this game is steamworks and could be had for less day one. Also, people may want to consider buying this retail to get the free onlive code.
[/QUOTE]

Oddly enough, I got the retail version about 3 weeks ago and never got the onlive code.

And yeah batman deal doesn't seem like a deal.
 
[quote name='Roguestriker']Oddly enough, I got the retail version about 3 weeks ago and never got the onlive code.

And yeah batman deal doesn't seem like a deal.[/QUOTE]

Augmented or standard? I know the standard should come with it as long as you dont buy from gamestop.
 
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