The Steam Deal thread V5. The big sale is over. New thread coming soon.

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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V5! You can find link to past threads at the bottom of this post. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

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Steam Games and DLC on Sale - Updated 12/16

Daily Deal(s)


Midweek Madness Deal(s) Weekend Deal(s)

Other Deals

Steam Games on Sale Elsewhere - Updated 9/23


Amazon
  • Amazon - Preorders

  • Amazon - Current Deals

GamersGate

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Preorder Deals - Updated 10/28
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)

Indie Bundles thread on Steam forums (link)


Past CAG Steam Deal Threads
 
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[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']Yeah, this dude is definitely shady.


I doubt companies sell in bulk to individuals and bulk orders would need to be in the 100s or more I would think.

I mean, I think if companies could sell this for $36 bucks and make a profit they would so I would proceed with a lot of caution if I were to proceed at all.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='glennfrank']When it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
I have no idea if the deal is legit, but I'd rather wait for a sale than throw away money on a key that could be banned or purged later.

Just my opinion though.[/QUOTE]

I know I shouldn't and I won't but man I really want this game : /

Being a recent college grad with no job is horrible.
 
[quote name='pantsattack']Is Dark Fall first person? Are there weapons or monsters?[/QUOTE]

It's an older school style first person adventure game. Think Myst and its' ilk, where you're more interacting with images than the traditional setup of most first person games.
 
[quote name='bigsexydh']So is anyone doing the gift BTA bundles this time for happy hour, if so pm me[/QUOTE]


Mine is already filled up, but I'm almost 100% sure there will be two other people hosting 20 packs so there should be slots available soon.
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']Wow, so two indie bundles today and I really need to think about buying both of them.

I mean I want Analogue, but the rest of the games are meh. I wonder if Analogue won't be $2.50 in the winter sale.

I have no clue about Indie Gala games but they look kinda meh except for Sacred but I have enough to play.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Blade']I'm in the same boat. I want Analogue, but I already own one of the three games in the bundle, Shattered Horizon. I'll probably just wait for the winter sale, or try to barter off some other keys for it.

[/QUOTE]

As much as I've looked at Analogue and read glowing reviews of it, it just doesn't seem like something I would ever want to play, so if either of you guys wants a few bucks Paypal for the Shattered Horizon and Waves Steam keys from the IR bundle, PM me.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']Mine is already filled up, but I'm almost 100% sure there will be two other people hosting 20 packs so there should be slots available soon.[/QUOTE]
Wait, people are already getting those organized? Where would one find a group buy for that... I don't see anything on the trading thread.
 
[quote name='warreni']As much as I've looked at Analogue and read glowing reviews of it, it just doesn't seem like something I would ever want to play, so if either of you guys wants a few bucks Paypal for the Shattered Horizon and Waves Steam keys from the IR bundle, PM me.[/QUOTE]

It is a three hour game... It isn't something that will take you away from playing other games all that much.
 
[quote name='Corpekata']It's an older school style first person adventure game. Think Myst and its' ilk, where you're more interacting with images than the traditional setup of most first person games.[/QUOTE]

Thank you.
 
Picked it up for $4.60 or so. Low enough to not feel too bad about the purchase; it is a pretty nice bundle.

Thanks for the heads up. Didn't expect it to drop a buck.
 
I ended up buying Virtua Tennis 4 yesterday and played it for a couple of hours. I enjoyed the World Tour much more than in 2009, even though it has a weird board game presentation. I found the games somewhat more challenging as well (playing in Experienced). However, the original WT from the older games is still much better. I miss the serve bowling mini game...

FYI, it took a few tries for it to work, I was getting a "virtua tennis 4 has stopped working" upon launch, and verifying the files was not working. All of a sudden, it started working.
 
[quote name='Kaltic']It is a three hour game... It isn't something that will take you away from playing other games all that much.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. I got my keys from RollingSkull.
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Daily Deal

Homefront $4.99 75% off
Homefront DLC $0.24-$1.24 each 75% off[/QUOTE]

If you are on the fence about Homefront, here is the review I wrote for it on Steam:

Pretty lame. Horrible ending.
 
I can't decide if I want Homefront or not. I had it briefly for PS3, but sold it at a profit since I didn't have time to play it at the time (only played about 20 minutes). Is it worth $5?
 
Kinda tempted by Homefront. I think I've read before that the MP is dead and pretty much has been dead from the start, but is the single player portion worth $5 at least?

And if the multiplayer ISN'T dead like I think, are the map packs worth it?
 
[quote name='Dr Sasquatch']If you are on the fence about Homefront, here is the review I wrote for it on Steam:

Pretty lame. Horrible ending.[/QUOTE]

I can't recall ever hearing anybody say anything good about homefront.

I'm gonna pass.
 
[quote name='The End']I can't recall ever hearing anybody say anything good about homefront.

I'm gonna pass.[/QUOTE]
I've heard that the multiplayer was pretty solid.
 
[quote name='asheskitty']I just noticed GoG has Myst 5: End of Ages for $3.99 (60% off) today.[/QUOTE]

Good catch. Considering all the extras GoG gives like soundtrack, I'll definitely consider it. I have 1-3 and Uru on disc but haven't played the ones beyond 3.
 
I found Homefront to actually be a pretty good game. The story was not the typical CoD style story. It was gritty, dirty, and mature. Then again, I also still enjoy the original Red Dawn movie from the 80's which was written by the same person. Honestly, for 5 bucks there are alot worse things you could buy out there. I would give it a go especially with the remake of Red Dawn coming out soon.
 
Penny Arcade Episode 3 (40% off) and Cthulu pack (50% off) are going to be on sale until September 5.

Definitely going to pick up episode 3. Been wanting that for a while.
 
You all need to be playing Super Amazing Wagon Adventure from the latest Indie Royale bundle.

It's daft, crazy, funny 5-minute fun. With unlockables*!




* - I'll play anything with stupid unlockables.
 
i had beat homefront when it came out on xbox

it should be worth $5 for the fact that its not your typical military first person shooter story.

like others have said its a very grity style game, i loved the fact that it actually had an original (atleast more original than others) story.

the multiplayer was actually really fun (more battlefield-ish and less call of duty) but as of writing this there is only 1 full 32 person server and 4 other servers about 10 people.
 
Oh yeah, and I liked Homefront too!

Sure, it's not the bestest shooter ever, but it is fun enough and you get about 6 hours of gameplay in single player for your $5.
 
[quote name='erectiontown']I can't decide if I want Homefront or not. I had it briefly for PS3, but sold it at a profit since I didn't have time to play it at the time (only played about 20 minutes). Is it worth $5?[/QUOTE]

[quote name='zillionandnine']Kinda tempted by Homefront. I think I've read before that the MP is dead and pretty much has been dead from the start, but is the single player portion worth $5 at least?

And if the multiplayer ISN'T dead like I think, are the map packs worth it?[/QUOTE]

[quote name='The End']I can't recall ever hearing anybody say anything good about homefront.

I'm gonna pass.[/QUOTE]

Well, you will now. ;) In my opinion, Homefront has a great story and single player, and is definitely worth $5. It also has a bit of replayability if you care about trophies (or in this case steam achievements,) as you have to beat each level without dying.

I played and beat it on PS3, so can't comment much about the PC multiplayer, but ended up really enjoying the single player. With a sequel most likely coming, I would definitely grab the first, as the story will probably get better.
 
Not really important or relevant, but I was curious and asked Zeboyd on twitter why the games were on sale.

He said for PAX.

So there.
 
Homefront is totally worth 5 dollars. I bought it new for 40ish when it came out (direct2drive cred, ya'll) and didn't regret it.

The campaign is just the right length. Keeps you entertained, and it's reasonably varied. The multiplayer is battlefield + counterstrike.
 
Super Crate Box is now on Steam and is free.

Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Genre: Free to Play, Action, Indie, Platformer

edit: I'm currently getting a "no subscription" error when trying to install. Others are reporting the same issue right now.
 
[quote name='louiedog']Super Crate Box is now on Steam and is free.

Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Genre: Free to Play, Action, Indie, Platformer[/QUOTE]

Will be downloading this game when i get home. hehe! thanks for the heads up
 
I keep getting a no subscription error when trying to install super crate box. Looks like some others are getting it on the community pages. Oh well I'll try it later.
 
[quote name='Das_Regal']The campaign is just the right length. Keeps you entertained, and it's reasonably varied. The multiplayer is battlefield + counterstrike.[/QUOTE]
Your experience was completely different from mine. I hated that (it seemed like) 50% of the campaign was vehicle battles, it never really felt like they did anything with the reasonably interesting -- if implausible -- premise and the companion AI was ridiculously poor. And obnoxious. "Throw the grenade! Throw a grenade here! We need a grenade! Throw a grenade! Grenade here! Throw a grenade!" It was like hanging out with G.I. Rainman.

I can't speak for the MP though. But by the time I finished the SP portion, I uninstalled it and didn't look back.
 
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