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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V4! You can find the V1 thread (Nov 2010-July 2011) here, V2 thread (July 2011 - Feb 2012) here, and V3 thread (Feb-July 2012) here. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

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We appreciate you helping keep this thread up to date. The sales change virtually every day so no one person has the time to update them all. If you notice a game is no longer on sale, feel free to delete its line from the sale list. Of course, if you see a game is on sale, add it to the list. Make sure your changes match the thread's format! For example, every game that's on sale is part of an unordered list. When adding a game to the list, copy an existing line and update the link, title, and prices. That way, the format stays correct. Do not list percentages off! We list the original price and the sale price here. If you have any suggestions for major changes to the post/thread, PM me (EastX) about them.
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Steam Games and DLC on Sale - Updated 8/9



Daily Deal(s)

Midweek Madness Deal(s)

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Weekend Deal(s)

Other Deals
Steam Games on Sale Elsewhere - Updated 8/9



Amazon

  • Amazon - Current Deals
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GamersGate
Greenman Gaming

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Preorder Deals - Updated 8/9
Group Buys - Updated 8/14

Several multiplayer Steam games are available in 2-packs or 4-packs. These packs offer a discount over buying multiple copies of a game separately. We also maintain group buy trade threads for several games, so please use those threads if you're interested in setting up a group buy.

Free Stuff - Updated 4/3

There are several free games and mods on Steam. These are a few choice ones; you can find a full list here. Note that free games are not permanently attached to your Steam account like actual purchases would be. You'll need to manually download a game again from the website if you uninstall it.

Steam around CAG

If you are interested in joining the Steam CAG Community or participating in a trade or group buy with fellow Cheap Ass Gamers, please do so in the dedicated threads and not in the deal discussion thread. In the dedicated threads you will find CAGers with the same specialized interest who will be much quicker (and happier) to respond than in the Deals thread.

Past Special Sales

Visit www.steamgamesales.com to check previous sale prices on Steam games. We do keep track of some older sales here though:

Steam Retail Key List

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

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601

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 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
  • MLB Front Office Manager CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • 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
  • Saint's Row 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • 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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The Ball (bought @D2D and tested by voken)
Supreme Commander Forged Alliance (gives both FA and original, bought @amazon and tested by vism)

Summer Sale 2012

Daily Deals

Daily Deals 7/12
  • Legend of Grimrock - $14.99 $5.99
  • Crusader Kings II - $39.99 $9.99
  • Terraria - $9.99 $2.49
  • Indie Bundle I - $39.99 $9.99
    Contains:
    • Anomaly: Warzone Earth
    • Cave Story+
    • Edge
    • Lone Survivor
    • The Baconing
  • Might and Magic Pack - $104.94 $29.99
    Contains:
    • Dark Messiah Might and Magic
    • Heroes of Might and Magic V
      • Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate
      • Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East
    • Might & Magic Clash of Heroes
    • Might & Magic Heroes VI


Daily Deals 7/13

Daily Deals 7/14

Daily Deals 7/15

Daily Deals 7/16

Daily Deals 7/17


Daily Deals 7/18

Daily Deals 7/19

Daily Deals 7/20

Daily Deals 7/21

Daily Deals 7/22
Community Choice Winners


Flash Sales


Publisher Packs


  • MumboJumbo Collection - $79.99 $34.99
    • 7 Wonders II
    • 7 Wonders: Treasure of Seven
    • Chainz 2: Relinked
    • Discovery! A Seek and Find Adventure
    • Glowfish
    • Little Farm
    • Luxor
    • Luxor 2
    • Luxor 3
    • Luxor Amun Rising
    • Luxor Evolved
    • Luxor: 5th Passage
    • Luxor: Mah Jong
    • Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife
    • Midnight Mysteries
    • Midnight Mysteries 2: Salem Witch Trials
    • Midnight Mysteries 3: Devil on the Mississippi
    • Midnight Mysteries 4: Haunted Houdini
    • Pickers
    • Reaxxion
    • Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch
    • Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena
    • Zombie Bowl-o-Rama
  • 2K Collection - $219.92 $49.99
    • BioShock 2
    • Borderlands
    • Duke Nukem Forever
    • Mafia II
    • Sid Meier's Civilization V
    • Spec Ops: The Line
    • The Darkness II
  • PopCap Complete Pack - $99.99 $49.99
    • Amazing Adventures Around the World
    • Amazing Adventures The Lost Tomb
    • AstroPop Deluxe
    • Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
    • Bejeweled Deluxe
    • Bejeweled Twist
    • Bejeweled 3
    • Big Money! Deluxe
    • Bookworm Adventures Deluxe
    • Bookworm Deluxe
    • Bookworm Adventures Volume 2
    • Chuzzle Deluxe
    • Dynomite Deluxe
    • Escape Rosecliff Island
    • Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe
    • Hammer Heads Deluxe
    • Heavy Weapon Deluxe
    • Iggle Pop Deluxe
    • Insaniquarium Deluxe
    • Mystery P.I. - Lost in Los Angeles
    • Mystery P.I. - The Lottery Ticket
    • Mystery P.I. - The New York Fortune
    • Mystery P.I. - The Vegas Heist
    • Peggle Deluxe
    • Peggle Nights
    • Pizza Frenzy Deluxe
    • Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
    • Rocket Mania Deluxe
    • Talismania Deluxe
    • The Wizard's Pen
    • Typer Shark! Deluxe
    • Venice Deluxe
    • Zuma Deluxe
    • Zuma's Revenge!
  • 1C Collection - $327.62 $49.99
    • Cryostasis
    • King's Bounty: Armored Princess
    • King's Bounty: Crossworlds
    • King's Bounty: The Legend
    • Men of War
    • Men of War: Assault Squad
      • MP Supply Pack Alpha
      • MP Supply Pack Bravo
      • MP Supply Pack Charlie
      • Skirmish Pack
    • Men of War: Condemned Heroes
    • Men of War: Red Tide
    • Men of War: Vietnam
      • Special Edition Upgrade Pack
    • NecroVision
    • NecroVision: Lost Company
    • Rig n Roll
    • Space Rangers 2: Reboot
    • Theatre of War 3: Korea
  • Strategy First Collection - $99.99 $49.99
    • 688 (I) Hunter/Killer
    • 9th Company: Roots of Terror
    • Ankh 2: Heart of Osiris
    • Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods
    • Armada 2526
    • Bad Rats: The Rat's Revenge
    • BC Kings
    • Birth of America
    • Chocolatier: Decadence by Design
    • Cooking Dash
    • Culpa Innata
    • Dangerous Waters
    • Dark Fall: Lost Souls
    • Darkstar One
    • Deep Black: Reloaded
    • Diaper Dash
    • Dimensity
    • Diner Dash: Hometown Hero
    • DinerTown Detective Agency
    • DinerTown Tycoon
    • Disciples II: Gallean's Return
    • Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
    • Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child
    • Ducati World Championship
    • Emerald City Confidential
    • Exodus from the Earth
    • Fireburst
    • Fitness Dash
    • FlatOut
    • FlatOut 2
    • FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction
    • FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage
    • Fleet Command
    • Gemini Lost
    • Ghost Master
    • Hazen: The Dark Whispers
    • Hotel Dash Suite Success
    • Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command
    • Ironclads: American Civil War
    • Ironclads: Anglo Russian War 1866
    • Ironclads: Chincha Islands War 1866
    • Ironclads: High Seas
    • Ironclads: Schleswig War 1864
    • Jack Keane
    • Jagged Alliance 2 Gold: Unfinished Business
    • Jagged Alliance 2: Gold Pack
    • Mahjong Roadshow
    • Making History: The Calm & the Storm
    • Nightshift Legacy: The Jaguar's Eye
    • Parking Dash
    • Patrician III
    • Perimeter 2: New Earth
    • Port Royale 2
    • Puzzle Kingdoms
    • Razor2: Hidden Skies
    • Sacred Gold
    • Space Empires IV Deluxe
    • Space Empires V
    • Sub Command
    • The Great Art Race
    • The Nightshift Code
    • TriJinx: A Kristine Kross Mystery
    • Valerie Porter and the Scarlet Scandal
    • Vegas: Make It Big
    • Wandering Willows
    • Wedding Dash 2: Rise Around the World
    • World Basketball Manager 2010
    • Zenerchi
    • Zombie Pirates
  • Paradox Collection - $272.72 $49.99
    • Crusader Kings II
    • Defenders of Ardania
    • Europa Universalis III Complete
    • Europa Universalis III: Divine Wind
    • Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne
    • Gettysburg: Armored Warfare
    • Magicka
      • Final Frontier
      • Frozen Lake
      • Gamer Bundle
      • Holiday Spirit Item Pack
      • Horror Props Item Pack
      • Lonely Island Cruise
      • Marshlands
      • Nippon
      • Party Robes
      • The Other Side of the Coin
      • The Stars are Left
      • The Watchtower
      • Vietnam
      • Wizard's Survival Kit
    • Mount & Blade
    • Mount & Blade: Warband
      • Napoleonic Wars
    • Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
    • Naval War: Arctic Circle
    • Swords of the Stars II: Lords of Winter
    • Warlock - Master of the Arcane
  • Activision Hits Collection - $169.91 $49.99
    • Blur
    • Call of Duty
    • Call of Duty 2
    • Call of Duty: United Offensive
    • Gun
    • Prototype
    • Singularity
    • TimeShift
    • Transformers: War for Cybertron
    • Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
  • Super id Software Pack - $99.99 $49.99
    • Commander Keen
    • Doom 3
    • Doom 3 Resurrection of Evil
    • Doom II
    • Masters Levels for Doom II
    • Final Doom
    • The Ultimate Doom
    • Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
    • HeXen II
    • HeXen: Beyond Heretic
    • HeXen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel
    • Quake
    • Quake II
    • Quake II Mission Pack: Ground Zero
    • Quake II MIssion Pack: The Reckoning
    • Quake III
    • Quake III: Team Arena
    • Quake IV
    • Quake Mission Pack 1: Scourge of Armagon
    • Quake Mission Pack 2: Dissolution of Eternity
    • Rage
    • Return to Castle Wolfenstein
    • Spear of Destiny
    • Wolfenstein 3D
  • Bethesda Collection - $179.87 $49.99
    • Brink
      • Agents of Change
      • Doom/Psycho Combo Pack
      • Fallout/SpecOps Combo Pack
    • Fallout: New Vegas
      • Dead Money
      • Honest Hearts
      • Old World Blues
      • Courier's Stash
      • Gun Runner's Arsenal
      • Lonesome Road
    • Hunted: The Demon's Forge
    • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  • Star Wars Collection - $99.99 $49.99
    • Star Wars Battlefront II
    • Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
    • Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
    • Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
    • Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
    • Star Wars Republic Commando
    • Star Wars Starfighter
    • Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
    • Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition
    • Star Wars The Force Unleashed II
    • Star Wars: Dark Forces
    • Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
    • Star Wars Empire at War: Gold Pack
  • Rockstar Hit Collection - $119.96 $49.99
    • Grand Theft Auto IV
    • Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
    • L.A. Noire
    • Max Payne 3
  • Focus Hit Collection - $279.83 $49.99
    • A Game of Thrones - Genesis
    • Blood Bowl Legendary Edition
    • Cities XL 2012
    • Runaway: A Road Adventure
    • Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle
    • Runaway: A Twist of Fate
    • Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
    • The Next BIG Thing
    • Wargame: European Escalation
      • Conquest (Free DLC)
    • Yesterday
  • Kalypso Collection - $99.99 $49.99
    • Airline Tycoon 2
    • Bang Bang Racing
    • Disciples III - Renaissance Steam Special Edition
    • Disciples III - Resurrection
    • Dungeons - Steam Special Edition
    • Dungeons - The Dark Lord
    • Jagged Alliance - Back in Action
    • Port Royale 3
    • SkyDrift
    • Tropico 3 - Steam Special Edition
    • Tropico 4 - Steam Special Edition
  • Ubisoft Collection - $99.99 $49.99
    • Assassin's Creed: Revelations
    • Beyond Good and Evil
    • Drive San Francisco
    • From Dust
    • Might & Magic Heroes VI
    • R.U.S.E.
    • Rayman Origins
    • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction
  • Nordic Hit Collection - $122.27 $49.99
    • AquaNox
    • AquaNox 2: Revelation
    • Arcania
    • Arcania: Fall of Setarrif
    • Aura: Fate of the Ages
    • Chaser
    • Genesis Rising
    • Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods - Enhanced Edition
    • Gothic II: Gold Edition
    • Gothic 3
    • Painkiller: Overdose
    • Painkiller: Redemption
    • Painkiller: Black Edition
    • Painkiller: Recurring Evil
    • Painkiller: Resurrection
    • Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure
    • SpaceForce Rogue Universe
    • SpellForce - Platinum Edition
    • SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny
    • SpellForce 2: Gold Edition
    • The Guild II
    • The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas
    • The Guild II Renaissance
  • Railworks 3 Collection - $239.92 $49.99
    • Railworks 3: Train Simulator 2012
      • 4CIG Southern Add-On
      • Class 325 Add-On
      • Cologne - Dusseldorf Add-On
      • Horseshow Curve Expansion Pack
      • London to Brighton Add-On
      • PRR K4 Steam Locomotive Add-On
      • Settle to Carlisle Add-On
      • UK Buildings Model Pack (Free DLC)
  • Cyan Complete Pack - $29.99 $14.99
    • Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel
    • Myst V
    • Myst: Masterpiece Edition
    • realMYST
    • Riven: The Sequel to MYST
    • Spelunx and the Caves of Mr. Seudo
    • The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition
    • URU: Complete Chronicles
  • Square Enix Hit Collection - $237.71 $49.99
    • Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
    • Deus Ex: Human Revolution
      • Explosive Mission Pack
      • Tactical Enhancement Pack
      • The Missing Link
    • Deus Ex: Invisible War
    • Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
    • Hitman: Blood Money
    • Hitman: Codename 47
    • Just Cause 2 + All DLC
    • Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
      • All the Trappings - Challenge Pack 1
      • Things That Go Boom - Challenge Pack 2
      • Hazardous Reunion - Challenge Pack 3
      • Raziel and Kain Character Pack
    • Quantum Conundrum
    • Thief Gold
    • Thied II: The Metal Age
    • Thief: Deadly Shadows
    • Tomb Raider: Anniversary
    • Tomb Raider: Legend
    • Tomb Raider: Underworld
  • Valve Complete Pack - $99.99 $49.99
    • Counter-Strike
    • Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
    • Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes
    • Counter-Strike: Source
    • Day of Defeat
    • Day of Defeat: Source
    • Deathmatch Classic
    • Half-Life
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Indie Bundles thread on Steam forums (link)
 
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The sale started strong but really fell apart over the last week ... basically everything felt like a repeat of the stuff put on sale during the first week and earlier flash deals ... and some of the things that ended up going on sale like Arma weren't really marked off at the expected Steam seasonal sale discount.

All in all, not an awful summer sale but it could have been better ... I missed some of the meta-game stuff, badges don't really do it for me without an additional incentive behind them and the flash deals were cool in concept, but not when it was the exact same stuff that was being run as dailies. I guess it's great if you missed a deal but doesn't make the sale all that exciting with the repetition.
 
OK... i gotta ask.. what the hell is with the several pages of ranting about Coconut Queen.. is there some inside joke or is this game actually fun? I cant even tell what the hell it is o_O

^_^x KD
 
i'm seriously hoping GalCiv2 wins... i've been eyeing that for some time. Used to love Reach for the Stars back in the day (many moons ago).
 
oh.. other than my Coconut princess question I was wondering about Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

I have it for Xbox and its my favorite game on that system by far. I never did play it on the PC. Is it any better or different? Is it worth picking up? Its only like 3 bucks it seems. Id prefer a hard copy but for that price i may be worth snagging if theres any differences. I remember there was a patch that added some DLC to the xbox version but i no longer have it =(

^_^x KD
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']oh.. other than my Coconut princess question I was wondering about Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

I have it for Xbox and its my favorite game on that system by far. I never did play it on the PC. Is it any better or different? Is it worth picking up? Its only like 3 bucks it seems. Id prefer a hard copy but for that price i may be worth snagging if theres any differences. I remember there was a patch that added some DLC to the xbox version but i no longer have it =(

^_^x KD[/QUOTE]

Enhanced graphics, and the possibility for mods - definitively get it on the PC.
 
[quote name='mrfossey']Enhanced graphics, and the possibility for mods - definitively get it on the PC.[/QUOTE]
I didn't even know they have mods for KOTOR when I picked it up earlier this week. Any particular ones that are particularly fun?

And wow, Secret of the Magic Crystals just crept up in the Top under $5 charts from #15 to #10!

Who's doing this, and why isn't Coconut Queen on the boards yet...
 
[quote name='sunasun']Found this under the vote
In the event of manipulation or technical difficulties, Valve reserves the right to decide what goes on sale.

Are we manipulating our votes to help fellow CAGs[/QUOTE]

They mean more like someone hacking the vote or using some sort of automated way to make one game accumulate a ton of votes.
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']oh.. other than my Coconut princess question I was wondering about Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

I have it for Xbox and its my favorite game on that system by far. I never did play it on the PC. Is it any better or different? Is it worth picking up? Its only like 3 bucks it seems. Id prefer a hard copy but for that price i may be worth snagging if theres any differences. I remember there was a patch that added some DLC to the xbox version but i no longer have it =(

^_^x KD[/QUOTE]

The DLC is included with the PC version.

Never played on Xbox so I can't speak for differences control wise.

Some people have reported problems running it on newer systems. I didn't have any problems turning on vsync didn't fix.

If you'd prefer a hard copy though a collection was just released a few days ago with KOTOR 1 & 2 for $20.
 
[quote name='mrfossey']Enhanced graphics, and the possibility for mods - definitively get it on the PC.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='veb']I didn't even know they have mods for KOTOR when I picked it up earlier this week. Any particular ones that are particularly fun?

And wow, Secret of the Magic Crystals just crept up in the Top under $5 charts from #15 to #10!

Who's doing this, and why isn't Coconut Queen on the boards yet...[/QUOTE]

I wasn't aware of mods either. Im assuming you can use mods with steam games and that they act just like a real copy?

The only thing holding me back is that a retail copy is relatively cheap. About 10-15 bucks it seems. But for less than 3 i can get a working copy as well. I guess i can just snag the steam version and if I really love it i can get a real copy. 2.50 is less than afriggin soda.


[quote name='streakermaximus']The DLC is included with the PC version.

Never played on Xbox so I can't speak for differences control wise.

Some people have reported problems running it on newer systems. I didn't have any problems turning on vsync didn't fix.

If you'd prefer a hard copy though a collection was just released a few days ago with KOTOR 1 & 2 for $20.[/QUOTE]


Good to know the DLC is on the PC. That may be the selling point right there. KOTOR 2 is a massive pile of shit. I couldn't care less about that unfinished mess. Good to know theres a collection though in case i do want a retail copy of 1. Im not concerned about problems since right now im on an old system i build back in 2004 or so. Ive been using it since my laptop died.

Anyone played the PC vs Xbox? Im curious if it plays any differently. I.E. how dragon age was more tactical on the PC, with more pauses in the battle

^_^x KD
 
[quote name='BigSpoonyBard']HA! I didn't buy any indie games cause I'm broke! Erm... :cry:[/QUOTE]


Aww, I feel bad. I should have picked up more steam keys from you. Maybe paid you another .45 cents. ;)

[quote name='Jaysonguy']I'm going to miss this sale when it's gone.

Met new friends and joined new groups, the games are more of an afterthought lol[/QUOTE]

I read your article/visited your site, and you definitely got a new reader. Dealing with moderate anxiety myself, I definitely appreciate what you're doing. You never realize that there is that "type of community" until you visit a website that is catered specifically for it. It's a pretty awesome idea. I'll also reccommend panicgamer to my sister who suffers from panic attacks and of course is a pc gamer. :)


Also Civ. III, possibly the worst $1.79 I've ever spent. Seriously, I played 4 hrs straight and I'm totally addicted. I've just ruined my life haven't I?
 
[quote name='sotc1988']...bummer about Ys. I bet some people are going to wake up angry.[/QUOTE]
I won't say angry but I will say disappointed. I voted Ys and thought it was a sure thing. I'm disappointed that KOTOR won. That game has been part of more deals (flash and daily) than any I can think of. If people missed it the numerous times it was available at 2.49, it's their own fault at this point.
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']oh.. other than my Coconut princess question I was wondering about Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

I have it for Xbox and its my favorite game on that system by far. I never did play it on the PC. Is it any better or different? Is it worth picking up? Its only like 3 bucks it seems. Id prefer a hard copy but for that price i may be worth snagging if theres any differences. I remember there was a patch that added some DLC to the xbox version but i no longer have it =(

^_^x KD[/QUOTE]
Not a patch, you mean Project Mimesis :cool:
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']Was surprised to not get the voted on every day of the sale achievement thing today. Anyone else?[/QUOTE]

I was under the assumption that a new "day" is when the new daily sale items go live.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']Was surprised to not get the voted on every day of the sale achievement thing today. Anyone else?[/QUOTE]

Maybe there will be a vote tomorrow before 1?
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']Was surprised to not get the voted on every day of the sale achievement thing today. Anyone else?[/QUOTE]

I don't think it'll count for today until the vote after 10am PST since that seems to be the "start" of the day for Steam.
 
I also haven't got it, but I think for steam purposes new day is starting after change of daily deals. So we need still need to vote once to get it

Ninja'd so many times.
 
[quote name='sotc1988']...bummer about Ys. I bet some people are going to wake up angry.[/QUOTE]

*yawn* Check Steam. *grumble grumble* Vote GalaCivII. Go to flea market.

[quote name='Angelwatch']I won't say angry but I will say disappointed. I voted Ys and thought it was a sure thing. I'm disappointed that KOTOR won. That game has been part of more deals (flash and daily) than any I can think of. If people missed it the numerous times it was available at 2.49, it's their own fault at this point.[/QUOTE]

I'm thinking, brand recognition aside, KOTOR probably garnered a lot of votes from people blindly hoping that maybe this time, despite all previous, the discount would extend to other Star Wars games.

[quote name='Jobbercho']I was under the assumption that a new "day" is when the new daily sale items go live.[/QUOTE]

Likewise. If they went strictly by calendar date, there would inevitably be people who missed the first twelve hours of the sale and lost out on the badge without realizing it.
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']I wasn't aware of mods either. Im assuming you can use mods with steam games and that they act just like a real copy?

The only thing holding me back is that a retail copy is relatively cheap. About 10-15 bucks it seems. But for less than 3 i can get a working copy as well. I guess i can just snag the steam version and if I really love it i can get a real copy. 2.50 is less than afriggin soda.[/QUOTE]
You can mod a Steam copy of KOTOR just as you can mod Skyrim, Crusader Kings II, Torchlight and others. The only difference is the location of the files you need to move stuff to.

Anyone played the PC vs Xbox? Im curious if it plays any differently. I.E. how dragon age was more tactical on the PC, with more pauses in the battle

^_^x KD
I own both KOTOR on Xbox and PC. I played the Xbox copy on my 360 and recall some audio issues from time to time but that's a somewhat common issue when playing Xbox games on it.

The PC version I ran into some issues on my laptop. Some audio issues at times and towards the end of the game, there were graphical issues in one of the levels and it kept crashing for me. It may have gone away if I progressed further but I had gotten bored of the game and stopped playing.

Despite this, I highly recommend it. KOTOR has one of the best, if not THE best, plot in a game I've ever played and it's my favorite Star Wars game.
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']
KOTOR 2 is a massive pile of shit. I couldn't care less about that unfinished mess.[/QUOTE]
Hmm, you can try to give it a second chance and install the TSLRCM Mod for kotor 2.;) It's a restauration mod which uses the unused material left on the discs by Obsidian (Hey, you, Lucasarts, I hate you forever for this mess).

Personally, Kotor 2 (yes, this messed unfinished release) > Kotor 1.
Kreia, best character forever. :bouncy:
 
So today is the last day?

Sale went REALLY Bad after a couple days. Started AMAZING, but then just became rehashes. Would've loved to see BFBC2, Mass Effect 1 and 2, COD 4 and so many other games. Oh Well.

Is the Next sale the Christmas Sale or do they do one for Thanksgiving as well?
 
[quote name='Jobbercho']I was under the assumption that a new "day" is when the new daily sale items go live.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Jon7']I don't think it'll count for today until the vote after 10am PST since that seems to be the "start" of the day for Steam.[/QUOTE]

Kinda late to the party here, but I agree with these guys. It has been my assumption throughout that your vote for the day only counts as a vote on that day if you place it after the new deals go live. If you wanna get the achievement ASAP, wait to vote on the customer choice deal until after 1PM EST (10AM PST).
 
All this talk of KOTOR 2 has me wishing it would come to Steam, especially knowing it can be modded up a bit. I'd buy it in a heartbeat
assuming the appropriate retail price plus Steam sale ;)
 
[quote name='mac995555']Is the Next sale the Christmas Sale or do they do one for Thanksgiving as well?[/QUOTE]
The next big sale like this is Christmas, but they've done a Halloween sale before as well.
 
[quote name='mac995555']So today is the last day?

Sale went REALLY Bad after a couple days. Started AMAZING, but then just became rehashes. Would've loved to see BFBC2, Mass Effect 1 and 2, COD 4 and so many other games. Oh Well.

Is the Next sale the Christmas Sale or do they do one for Thanksgiving as well?[/QUOTE]
There will always be smaller opportunities, such as Daily Deals, Developer Weeks, Black Friday and Halloween events, etc., to grab games on Steam for good prices. CAG's will always be around to announce those developments, as well.

Admittedly, after this particular sale, I may not be so quick to say "I'll wait for the next Summer/Winter Sale." Not to say this sale hasn't been great, but I believe there have been larger price-slashes in the past.
 
[quote name='BigSpoonyBard']All this talk of KOTOR 2 has me wishing it would come to Steam, especially knowing it can be modded up a bit. I'd buy it in a heartbeat
assuming the appropriate retail price plus Steam sale ;)
[/QUOTE]

Is there a reason LucasArts hasn't released it on Steam and other digital services?

EDIT:
I thought KOTOR 2 was pretty good back when a bit after it was released, until the last 1/3rd that just felt so rushed...
 
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It's less the prices and more the lack of variety. The flash deals were so under-utilized versus their potential. Instead of having a pool of games that can be either, why not have the dailies be the typical AAA games, and the flash sales be smaller, older, or indie games that don't have a chance of making the dailies? That way, there's a constant rotation of new games hitting a bunch of markets.
 
Just a reminder: If you're going for the badges, wait until after the sale changeover today to vote in the next community vote. I already voted in the current batch early this morning and can confirm that it did not earn that last badge.
 
[quote name='Woodlands']
I already voted in the current batch early this morning and can confirm that it did not earn that last badge.[/QUOTE]
Same here.
Any idea what we might get for getting all the badges?
 
[quote name='JustYourAverageJoe']It's less the prices and more the lack of variety. The flash deals were so under-utilized versus their potential. Instead of having a pool of games that can be either, why not have the dailies be the typical AAA games, and the flash sales be smaller, older, or indie games that don't have a chance of making the dailies? That way, there's a constant rotation of new games hitting a bunch of markets.[/QUOTE]
Pretty much this ^ The flash sales are a good idea, but were plagued by too much repetition.

On a semi-related note, still kicking myself that I missed the Unreal Deal Pack flash sale, but to be fair, it happened overnight and I was sleeping at the time :roll: Hope it gets knocked back to that $9.99 sweet spot again today.
 
[quote name='JustYourAverageJoe']It's less the prices and more the lack of variety. The flash deals were so under-utilized versus their potential. Instead of having a pool of games that can be either, why not have the dailies be the typical AAA games, and the flash sales be smaller, older, or indie games that don't have a chance of making the dailies? That way, there's a constant rotation of new games hitting a bunch of markets.[/QUOTE]
Why are smaller games only given 8 hours while big games are given 36 hours under your system?

Doesn't seem fair
 
[quote name='JustYourAverageJoe']The next big sale like this is Christmas, but they've done a Halloween sale before as well.[/QUOTE]


They do a Halloween sale, a Black Friday sale, and THEN the giant Christmas/New Years/Holiday 2012 Sale.
 
[quote name='The End']More people want the big games. It's not really about fairness, it's about giving people what they want.[/QUOTE]

The problem with that is that I don't think the developers see it that way. I imagine some were hesitant to agree to only be flash sales since they wanted more spotlight for their games, which is why we have so many repeats that have shown up as dailies as well.
 
[quote name='JustYourAverageJoe']It's less the prices and more the lack of variety. The flash deals were so under-utilized versus their potential. Instead of having a pool of games that can be either, why not have the dailies be the typical AAA games, and the flash sales be smaller, older, or indie games that don't have a chance of making the dailies? That way, there's a constant rotation of new games hitting a bunch of markets.[/QUOTE]


That's exactly what I wished flash sales had been. Not complaining or saying I didn't get a great new backlog this sale, but I'd have really loved to see a better variety of older games. Flash sales would've been perfect for that.

If I'd still been on my old computer this sale, I wouldn't have been able to buy much at all. :lol:
 
[quote name='The End']More people want the big games. It's not really about fairness, it's about giving people what they want.[/QUOTE]
That's not true.

Look at the top sellers right now, you have to go to number 12 to see the first game recently released that people are buying.

As for big games? Out of the top sellers right now MAYBE 25% are big games.
 
[quote name='TraBuch']Can someone recommend some adventure games that's not Dreamfall, Monkey Island, or made by Telltale?[/QUOTE]

Okay, late to the party so I might be repeating what others have suggested:

Ben There, Dan That & Time Gentlemen Please (Not the strongest on the list, but it's only a buck during the sale)
The Blackwell Games
Broken Sword Trilogy
Lucas Arts Pack (Dig and Loom are from the classic Lucas Arts days, if you enjoyed the original Monkey Islands)
Machinarium
Syberia (everyone's recommended this already)
Whispered World (in my backlog, but oh my god it's beautiful.)

Not on steam:

Out of Order

[quote name='MysterD']Same here.
Any idea what we might get for getting all the badges?[/QUOTE]

The rare "think of how much productive time you've lost this week" badge. Gotta catch them all.
 
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