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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

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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

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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:
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  • AI War CD Keys in various formats
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  • 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
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  • Civilization V CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Dark Messiah CD Keys may also have been printed incorrectly, please see the Dark Messiah article
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  • Note: The number 2 and letter Z may look very similar.
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  • Note: Keys purchased directly from the Global Agenda website cannot be registered on Steam.
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  • Note: Please input all O's and 0's as Q's for Just Cause 2
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  • Lost Planet: Colonies Edition CD Keys are not accepted on Steam
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  • Note: R.U.S.E. keys from Ubisoft's Digital River service are not accepted on Steam
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  • Total War: SHOGUN 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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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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Kind of glad I didn't pick up Anomaly: Warzone Earth when it was $5 back in the summer sale. Saved a whole $1.67!! :lol:

And for those who are interested, TotalBiscuit did a "WTF" video of the game, and it all seems positive (actually, his video was the reason I had my eyes on this game):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7C3iFg8A7s
 
[quote name='NeoGutsman']
Anyone else have comments or thoughts on PoBC?
[/QUOTE]
Broken right now in some places, people who must have this game right now or want to grab it now and wait for a patch or two should buy it, everyone else can wait
 
I might just wait for a sale on Pirates of the Burning Cove then. Looks pretty great from what I've read and YouTube'd, even despite the slower pace (which I don't mind).
 
[quote name='simpsonps121']That little word all is causing them some problems. Not all Paradox games are on sale... Mount and Blade for example...[/QUOTE]

No it's not. That little word "strategy" is saving them some troubles.
 
[quote name='NeoGutsman']I might just wait for a sale on Pirates of the Burning Cove then. Looks pretty great from what I've read and YouTube'd, even despite the slower pace (which I don't mind).[/QUOTE]

That's what I'm thinking. Game looks cool, and I love me some Pirate games but even with the freebie, I would rather wait for a sale.
 
[quote name='ddog510']Can anyone recommend a specific Paradox Strategy game? They all look almost the same to me...[/QUOTE]

Victoria 2, Europa 3 Chronicles, and the 2 fan made Hearts of Iron II games, Arsenal of Democracy or Darkest Hour. All of those are pretty good. Basically take your pick on which historical era you prefer.
 
Just tried the Anomaly demo and was surprised how long it was. Anyone know how much longer the full game is and whether progress is saved or I'll have to replay the whole beginning again? That's what I liked about Torchlight: After the hour of demo playtime, if you bought it, you picked up right where you left off.
 
[quote name='Hydro2Oxide']No it's not. That little word "strategy" is saving them some troubles.[/QUOTE]

haha Good job!!

As to which Paradox game - EU3 is awesome.
 
I like EU3 a lot. Picked up a while back. If any ends up purchasing please note that the Complete edition ($3.74) does NOT include the Divine Winds expansion, but the Chronicles edition ($7.50) does.
 
[quote name='M_F_A_H']Is EU3 the best Paradox game of the bunch? Something else?[/QUOTE]
I believe it's the easiest one to get into, and it's pretty damn cheap, so I'd try it out.
 
Anomaly is indeed a very cool game. It really looks and sounds amazing and the reverse-TD gameplay is novel enough.

In for Naval Warfare. Despite the reviews, I love a shmup and I'm a sucker for a nice water effect.
 
[quote name='DirkBelig']Just tried the Anomaly demo and was surprised how long it was. Anyone know how much longer the full game is and whether progress is saved or I'll have to replay the whole beginning again? That's what I liked about Torchlight: After the hour of demo playtime, if you bought it, you picked up right where you left off.[/QUOTE]I decided to spring for it and NO, it doesn't remember that you played the demo, so I'm starting from scratch. Bother.
 
[quote name='DirkBelig']I decided to spring for it and NO, it doesn't remember that you played the demo, so I'm starting from scratch. Bother.[/QUOTE]

How long was the demo?
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']How long was the demo?[/QUOTE]It was at least 45 minutes, I'd say. I think it ran thru the whole Baghdad campaign - 6 missions. I've played the first couple of the full game and it's significantly harder and I'm getting killed when in the demo I pretty much tap-danced through.

EDIT: It doesn't appear to be in the CAG game collection database. Can't add it.
 
Tried Champions online tonight. I mean as much as it does right, to me it still feels like a limited WoW clone but with super heroes. I have some friends who play it so I might stick with it but I am underwhelmed with the game.

Although it does do some cool things, it doesn't make me want to really play more. Although it is almost tempting me to buy Cataclysm since my PC can run it now, lol.
 
[quote name='hal']Anomaly is indeed a very cool game. It really looks and sounds amazing and the reverse-TD gameplay is novel enough.

In for Naval Warfare. Despite the reviews, I love a shmup and I'm a sucker for a nice water effect.[/QUOTE]

If it isn't getting stuck in your backlog I'd be grateful if you could let me know how the controls are in Navel Warfare. Every review says that the controls are a mess. If they aren't I'd love to get it. It's a beautiful looking game.

Anomaly's reverse TD angle looks entertaining, but I think I'm going to pass. My backlog is getting too big. Plus, I'm not very good at TD games and the waiting to see if my strategy worked kills my nerves. If my backlog is downsized by the time it goes on sale again I'll cop it.
 
^Anomaly offers a checkpoint system that I thought was pretty cool. As you progress through each part of a stage you automatically run past checkpoints. If you fail a mission you're just restarted at the last in-stage checkpoint.
 
[quote name='DaedalusIkari']Sadly, little reason to go with this now. The Humble Bundle 3 now includes the second bundle if you pay more than the current average. ($4.80) For $2.30 more you get. . . well, a lot more games than just Machinarium![/QUOTE]

In addition, you'll also receive Steam and Desura keys to register your game with those services.
 
Hm. Someone had a non-Steam version of Braid installed on my computer some time ago. The completed game was uninstalled.

I thought it was completely deleted, but when I installed the Humble Indie Bundle version today, Steam found the old save states and unlocked all my achievements. Odd.
 
Quick someone redeem this on Steam! (Someone used it)
It's the Humble Bundle 2 games. Lemme know if you use it.
 
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[quote name='VindictiveGnome']Quick someone redeem this on Steam! FYV2A-W5456-NIWVX-3C397-FGPQK
It's the Humble Bundle 2 games. Lemme know if you use it.[/QUOTE]

Tried it, but it was already activated. Guess somebody beat me to it. Thanks anyway.

Edit: just check the time of your post. 30 minutes before mine. Of course somebody beat me to it. lol
 
[quote name='The End']Tried it, but it was already activated. Guess somebody beat me to it. Thanks anyway.

Edit: just check the time of your post. 30 minutes before mine. Of course somebody beat me to it. lol[/QUOTE] I'm sure some lurker got it the moment I posted it. Oh well, that's the way it goes. I checked out all my Humble Bundle past orders and I didn't know I have Trine. I'm glad I didn't buy it during the summer sale.
 
Regarding Machinarium:

[quote name='DaedalusIkari']The Humble Bundle 3 now includes the second bundle if you pay more than the current average. ($4.80) For $2.30 more you get. . . well, a lot more games than just Machinarium![/QUOTE]


Personally, I love this game and I highly recommend it. The challenging puzzles. The atmosphere. The fact that 14 year old kids aren't schooling me in some online FPS.

I encourage anyone with even a passing interest in Machinarium to go buy Humble Indie Bundle #3 RIGHT NOW! (http://www.humblebundle.com)

Even if you're a real cheap ass and only spend the measly sum of $5.03 (the current minimum to get Bundle #2, too), you will find something in the bundle that you will love. A bunch of awesome games from awesome independent developers who are (figuratively) giving you the shirts off their backs to raise funds for an awesome cause.

Don't delay. Do it today!

(And to keep this ON topic: you'll get Steam keys, too).
 
[quote name='Terlan']Tried Anomaly demo and found it rather boring. Kinda sad since the game looks interesting.[/QUOTE]
Are you a tower defense fan?
 
I've enjoyed some tower defense games Jaysonguy. Didn't like defense grid or anomaly, liked sol survivor and a few flash tower defense games.
 
That's what I hate the most about the HIBs, comically impassioned pleas for a largely mediocre bundle that is wildly successful every time they run it and yet still pretends at being the underdog. Please keep that stuff in the HIB thread.

Even I couldn't stand watching every thread devolve into the penny argument.
 
I tried Osmos because I got the HIB and holy crap, I just spent 1.5 hours on that damn game today. The gameplay is so simple, but the whole ambient feel glued me to it. I would play more but if I did I would be up all night :lol:
 
STOP TALKING ABOUT GAMES YOU LIKE GRRR

Osmos did that to me to. It was the second time I played it that all the fun had evaporated and I forgot why I liked it.
 
There are rumblings about a big pack/bundle being available tomorrow for Quake Con. Apparently the proof comes from a bunch of TF2 promos items showing up in today's patch.

It should be most every major Bethesda/Id game on Steam atm. $39 price was talked about, but its uncertain whether that's for everything, or if there will be smaller packs.

I kind of expect a free weekend+discount for Brink myself, with new DLC being available + the exceptionally cool looking Sniper hood/mask for TF2.

Regardless, I'm a little miffed that I just bought the Doom pack during the Summer Sale. But with all the promo items and a low price point, I'm pretty excited.
 
Just an FYI about Anomaly: The demo is NOT just the first 6 missions of the game. I was playing just now and Mission #4 was new. Looks like they pulled a few out of the campaign, turned down the difficulty a notch, and made that the demo.
 
[quote name='gunstar808']There are rumblings about a big pack/bundle being available tomorrow for Quake Con. Apparently the proof comes from a bunch of TF2 promos items showing up in today's patch.

It should be most every major Bethesda/Id game on Steam atm. $39 price was talked about, but its uncertain whether that's for everything, or if there will be smaller packs.

I kind of expect a free weekend+discount for Brink myself, with new DLC being available + the exceptionally cool looking Sniper hood/mask for TF2.

Regardless, I'm a little miffed that I just bought the Doom pack during the Summer Sale. But with all the promo items and a low price point, I'm pretty excited.[/QUOTE]

Jesus if that $39 price includes Oblivion, Fallout, Brink, Quake and Doom packs, this will be a hell of a sale.
 
I’m considering picking up Europa Universalis while it’s still 75% off on Steam. Problem is, I’m uncertain as to what version to buy.

If I buy Chronicles, I get everything in Complete, plus the expansions Heir to the Throne & Divine Wind for $7.50. However, according to at least one message on the EU boards on Steam, the two additional games (Heir to the Throne & Divine Wind) are actually stand-alone games, but Steam treats them as if they were DLC. That means, instead of being able to launch EU:C or HttT or DW individually, (as I would be able to do if I bought the games from almost every other store out there) I would be forced to launch Divine Wind (since that’s the latest) and play that. Supposedly, it would be impossible for me to play either of the two games before DW if I buy Chronicles. Is this correct?

This would lead me to lean towards buying Europa Universalis: Complete and then buy the later games after I’ve gotten my fill of gameplay out of EU:C. But according to several messages on the EU boards on steam, EU:C was apparently riddled with bugs. Apparently, those bugs where largely addresses by the two later games. Which doesn’t make a lot of sense, because if the two later games are stand-alones, how could they address the bugs in EU:C?

So What’s the deal? Are EU:C & HttT & DW distinctly different games? Or are the latter two entries actually DLC for EU:C? Should I do as one poster suggested and buy the games from another site besides Steam when they go on sale?
 
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