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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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Group Buys - Updated 07/23

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Steam Retail Key List

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

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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
  • 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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[quote name='utopianmachine']Hm, I'm tempted by Bejeweled 3. Should I be? :whistle2:k[/QUOTE]

I caved and picked it up. I played it for a bit tonight while watching tv. There are a few new game modes but in the end it is still just Bejeweled. Either way, for $5 it isn't bad for a casual puzzler to have at hand when you have a bit of time to burn.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']Hm, I'm tempted by Bejeweled 3. Should I be? :whistle2:k[/QUOTE]

Yes, you should. If you like match 3 puzzle games, then you'll probably enjoy this version. There are tons of modes, unlockable stuff, achievements, and it all looks and sounds great.
 
[quote name='hal']Yes, you should. If you like match 3 puzzle games, then you'll probably enjoy this version. There are tons of modes, unlockable stuff, achievements, and it all looks and sounds great.[/QUOTE]

Bit on Bejeweled 3, after all. Figured I can't go wrong with this match-three game.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']Bit on Bejeweled 3, after all. Figured I can't go wrong with this match-three game.[/QUOTE]

Well, you can when you can't get it to run, which is what happened to me with Bejeweled 2.
 
[quote name='louiedog']Today's deal is Ignite at 66% off ($6.75)[/QUOTE]

As someone who got the game during the winter sale, save your money. There are better car driving games available. It seriously is not worth the money.
 
Hah! After all the cheering for Faerie Solitaire each year during the big sales (it's $1, you know), I just won a copy from steamgifts.
 
[quote name='Arben']Hah! After all the cheering for Faerie Solitaire each year during the big sales (it's $1, you know), I just won a copy from steamgifts.[/QUOTE]

Congrats. I've yet to win anything over there. 350 entries so far
 
[quote name='Arben']Hah! After all the cheering for Faerie Solitaire each year during the big sales (it's $1, you know), I just won a copy from steamgifts.[/QUOTE]

Congrats.

I'm creeping up on 400 entries with no wins. I understand is about par for the course over there. Many people have over 700 entries with no wins. So you lucked out.

Out of curiosity, how do you know when you win something? Do they send you an email alerting you that you've won?
 
[quote name='Drabelincoln']Congrats. I've yet to win anything over there. 350 entries so far[/QUOTE]

Yeah I'm at 450+ and haven't won squat.

Bejeweled 3 seems overpriced to me with the regular price of $19.99 (really EACap?). It should be $9.99 and then 75% off on sales IMO.

Anyway, I have the second one Android for my phone and tablet so I don't think I'll be grabbing the 3rd unless it went super cheap.
 
[quote name='Motoki']Bejeweled 3 seems overpriced to me with the regular price of $19.99 (really EACap?). It should be $9.99 and then 75% off on sales IMO.[/QUOTE]

I agree with this. It may have a lot more game modes and whatnot in comparison to earlier Bejeweled games, but it's still just a match-3 game. The $20 standard price is ridiculous. I can wait for a price drop to $10 and then a 75% off sale making it $2.50.
 
[quote name='The End']Congrats.

I'm creeping up on 400 entries with no wins. I understand is about par for the course over there. Many people have over 700 entries with no wins. So you lucked out.

Out of curiosity, how do you know when you win something? Do they send you an email alerting you that you've won?[/QUOTE]

The user gifts your game via e-mail, and you also get a big, green section that says something like, "Congratulations, you've won something" on the main page. Chances of winning there are pretty slim since it's a worldwide contest, but I've managed 3 wins in 410 entries. If you happen to be part of a serious gifting group, your chances are much greater. I think Cult has something like 17 wins because he's part of an invite-only group.

I've seen a few CAG group giveaways on the site before. If one were a member of the CAG Steam group and wanted to organize group giveaways, it would obviously increase our chances of winning as a community.
 
[quote name='Blade']The user gifts your game via e-mail, and you also get a big, green section that says something like, "Congratulations, you've won something" on the main page. Chances of winning there are pretty slim since it's a worldwide contest, but I've managed 3 wins in 410 entries. If you happen to be part of a serious gifting group, your chances are much greater. I think Cult has something like 17 wins because he's part of an invite-only group.

I've seen a few CAG group giveaways on the site before. If one were a member of the CAG Steam group and wanted to organize group giveaways, it would obviously increase our chances of winning as a community.[/QUOTE]

Most of the groups are invite only, but some are open (like S-Gifts, which is the steam gifts group). Now I have entered 223 times, won twice and one was fake (yay!...). Of course I also submitted my super sweet copy of Bad Rats one there too. It is a great site and I can't really be upset for winning a fake giveaway considering it cost me nothing.
 
[quote name='The End']Congrats.

I'm creeping up on 400 entries with no wins. I understand is about par for the course over there. Many people have over 700 entries with no wins. So you lucked out.

Out of curiosity, how do you know when you win something? Do they send you an email alerting you that you've won?[/QUOTE]

I won Dangerous Waters! :D

You know you've won when you see a notification between the greyish area at the top of the main page and the beginning of the giveaway listings. ;)
 
[quote name='Motoki']Bejeweled 3 seems overpriced to me with the regular price of $19.99 (really EACap?). It should be $9.99 and then 75% off on sales IMO.
[/QUOTE]

Note that Bejeweled 3, like almost every PopCap game, launched at $20. This was before EA bought them, so I wouldn't include EA in the blame. And it was actually a big hit at that price, even if savvy gamers like us waited for the inevitable sales.
 
No doubt plenty of other match three games exist well below the $20 price tag. Forget about that though because it's $5 right now and at that price, nothing else comes close. It has about eight modes and tons of nifty customizable (if not a bit gimmicky) touches in zen mode. The other modes are quite diverse. It's very well polished and if you like the genre at all - this is at the top.
 
If you're like me and just want to play a game of regular-ass bejeweled once in awhile and don't care about all of the modes you can play a really nice html5 version of the game that was made by popcap. I realize that it's not a replacement for Bejeweled 3, but if you just want that match 3 fix it's a good alternative for free.

http://bejeweled.popcap.com/html5/
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']Bit on Bejeweled 3, after all. Figured I can't go wrong with this match-three game.[/QUOTE]It's more crack-like than previous titles, since there are achievements in-game, as well as ranking in-game.
 
[quote name='shrike4242']It's more crack-like than previous titles, since there are achievements in-game, as well as ranking in-game.[/QUOTE]

Good to know! About to give it a shot. After creeping around a Skyrim barrow, I need something lighthearted flitting around my brain before I go to bed.
 
[quote name='JustYourAverageJoe']I hear Amnesia is a good, relaxing game for just such a need. I recommend it right before bed. Truly, it will gently lull you to sleep.[/QUOTE]

Lol. My roommate can't even watch me play that game.
 
[quote name='JustYourAverageJoe']I hear Amnesia is a good, relaxing game for just such a need. I recommend it right before bed. Truly, it will gently lull you to sleep.[/QUOTE]

So blocked.

Just kidding. ;)
 
I can't get Amnesia to work with my 5.1 surround sound at all. =/

I probably just need to give in and play without it, because none of the solutions I've found have worked. >
 
[quote name='louiedog']Weekend Deal is 75% off both Dead Space games ($5 each)

Daily Deal is PT Boats Gold at 66% off which is $5.09 or $3.39 for each game in the pack individually.[/QUOTE]

Awesome. I dunno why but I was waiting all Fall for this to drop and try it out. :D
 
[quote name='combatrhombus']Nation Red is onsale for a weekend deal at $2.50 and $7.50/4 pack.[/QUOTE]

Two thumbs up on Nation Red!
 
[quote name='combatrhombus']Nation Red is onsale for a weekend deal at $2.50 and $7.50/4 pack.[/QUOTE]


Nation Red is one of my favorite games on steam. If you like shooters it should be a instant purchase at this price. There's so much to do. 15 difficulty levels on each "Mission" and other game modes. Pretty challenging as well IMO.
 
I'm sure some people will be irritated to see the Dead Space games down to 5 bucks as a deal again, but I actually have some money to spare this time, so I'm finally getting them. :p
 
[quote name='The End']Congrats.

Out of curiosity, how do you know when you win something? Do they send you an email alerting you that you've won?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, there was a green notification bar that congratulated me on winning, and a day or two later I got an email with the activation code in it from the giver, who I think may have been the developer.

It might've helped that the giveaway had 25 prizes, but there were still over 1600 entrants for them. I've only entered about 115 drawings so far, since I hadn't heard of it before the winter event.
 
I just noticed a price drop in Deus Ex: Human Revolution from $50 ----> $30 (in the US region). I know most of you wouldn't buy it at that price either, but I'm sure it'll affect sales prices and trade values for those that are interested.
 
I'm interested in Dead Space 2. In fact, I almost grabbed it during the Holiday Sale. However, I really don't want to go through the EA Account/Origin hassles.

I'm torn - What should I do, CAG's?
 
[quote name='EliotAndrews']I'm interested in Dead Space 2. In fact, I almost grabbed it during the Holiday Sale. However, I really don't want to go through the EA Account/Origin hassles.

I'm torn - What should I do, CAG's?[/QUOTE]

Actually, you'll want to play DS2 in Origin anyway, because EA hasn't patched the Steam version.
 
[quote name='Vegan']Actually, you'll want to play DS2 in Origin anyway, because EA hasn't patched the Steam version.[/QUOTE]

Can't you register the Steam version in Origin, though? The newer games seem to do that. I registered my Steam Battlefield Bad Company 2 and Vietnam expansion in Origin via the keys.
 
[quote name='FakeKisser']Can't you register the Steam version in Origin, though? The newer games seem to do that. I registered my Steam Battlefield Bad Company 2 and Vietnam expansion in Origin via the keys.[/QUOTE]

Yeah you should be able to register the Steam version on Origin, but I'd recommend getting DS2 on Amazon if you have one of the holiday promo codes.. it's free if you apply the code (but the Amazon key will only activate on Origin, not Steam).
 
Lol. Are mods deleting my 4-pack post? Just wondering, I wasn't aware of a policy (I'm fine with that - I'm just want to be sure my post wasn't lost to the æther).
 
Picked up Bejeweled 3...and here I thought I was done with Steam for a while! :D Nation Red is free to play this weekend too for anybody on the fence. Didn't see that mentioned yet.
 
Nation Red is fantastic. I don't understand how a twin stick shooter can be so good but it just is. Play some Free Play mode and it's a blast.
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']TotalBiscuit did a WTF is on Nation Red.

/le snip video
I just bought the game because of this. Looks like a fucking awesome time.[/QUOTE]

I think TB is having a bit too much fun with this one. o_O Don't think I've ever seen him so excited, lol.

But, yeah. Nation Red have been receiving tons of content updates since he did that WTF video. The most recent one (on the 10th) added a drop-in/drop-out feature for co-op games. Quite honestly, I'm proud to have bought this game to support a developer who still listens to their community.
 
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