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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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Past Special Sales


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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
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  • 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
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  • Dark Messiah Multiplayer CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys may also have been printed incorrectly, please see the Dark Messiah article
  • Darksiders CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: The number 2 and letter Z may look very similar.
  • Dawn of War II CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dawn of War II - Retribution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Defense Grid CD Keys in this format (Direct2Drive only): 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Duke Nukem Forever CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Empire: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-DDEFGH3-IJK4L-MNOPQ-RST56
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • F.E.A.R. 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Fallout: New Vegas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2010 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2011 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Front Mission Evolved CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Global Agenda CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Keys purchased directly from the Global Agenda website cannot be registered on Steam.
  • GTI Racing CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • GTR Evolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Homefront CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Humble Indie Bundle in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 2 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 3 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Just Cause 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Please input all O's and 0's as Q's for Just Cause 2
  • Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Killing Floor CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lara Croft Guardian of Light CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Last Remnant CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lionheart: Kings' Crusade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Extreme Condition CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Colonies Edition CD Keys are not accepted on Steam
  • Mafia 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Magicka CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Metro 2033 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Mount & Blade 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
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  • 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
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  • Rogue Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • SiN Episodes: Emergence CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Shattered Horizon CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • 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
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  • 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='justasplanned']I can buy the GOTY four pack[/QUOTE]

when you try checking out, it wouldn't work i think.
(i tried checking out the GOTY 4pack when i have it too but it wouldnt allow me to check out
 
[quote name='wilflare']when you try checking out, it wouldn't work i think.
(i tried checking out the GOTY 4pack when i have it too but it wouldnt allow me to check out[/QUOTE]
Damn you're right. Well, never mind then
 
[quote name='eliter1']I've never played CS. Should I get the complete pack or should I just wait for the new game to come out so I can get into it?[/QUOTE]

Wait for the new one. You haven't missed anything, just a competitive FPS that's addicting and fun, no story whatsoever, just my opinion though. The new will just build upon its predecessors, so just get that and you'll be solid.
 
Torchlight 2 had its price announced. First off its $20 the same as the first TL! Was happy to hear that because I was thinking it was going to be $30 since it looks to have more content and the price for DL games are trickling up. Second its awesome that they announced this because at least to me its a signal they feel they are getting closer to releasing the game.


Heres the link. If anyone cares they also announced the fourth and final class the Embermage.
http://www.torchlight2game.com/news/2011/08/26/torchlight-ii-price-announcement/
 
[quote name='MSI Magus']Torchlight 2 had its price announced. First off its $20 the same as the first TL! Was happy to hear that because I was thinking it was going to be $30 since it looks to have more content and the price for DL games are trickling up. Second its awesome that they announced this because at least to me its a signal they feel they are getting closer to releasing the game.


Heres the link. If anyone cares they also announced the fourth and final class the Embermage.
http://www.torchlight2game.com/news/2011/08/26/torchlight-ii-price-announcement/[/QUOTE]

Fantastic. I will be sure to grab a Steam copy when it comes out.
 
[quote name='RollingSkull']CS is basically a tighter focused flavor of the CoD/MoH style MP anyway.[/QUOTE]
I dont think you can really compare CS to these games. Takes accurate precision, speed and caution to survive.
 
[quote name='mrsilkunderwear']I dont think you can really compare CS to these games. Takes accurate precision, speed and caution to survive.[/QUOTE]

Pretty much all games require that
 
[quote name='Kaoz']Hasn't updated yet but the announcement says today's deal is Metro 2033 for $5[/QUOTE]
Wow awesome! I just built a new computer, so I'm definitely going to buy this game. From what I've read, this game tends to bring even very powerful rigs to their knees.
 
It's pretty brutal on the hardware. My rig (Ci7 @ 3.6GHz/12GB RAM/SLIed GTX 460) had to drop down to 1680 rez and turn down a couple of things to get it running smoothly. This is the same rig that can run Far Cry 2 timedemos with everything full blast at 1920 rez at 100 fps. It can even play Crysis smoothly!
 
Damn, I wanted Metro but if it's really such a killer I don't know that my laptop will survive. i5, 4gb ram with nVidia 420m :( I've played everything else just fine but now I'm scared, haha.
 
[quote name='gage006']Damn, I wanted Metro but if it's really such a killer I don't know that my laptop will survive. i5, 4gb ram with nVidia 420m :( I've played everything else just fine but now I'm scared, haha.[/QUOTE]You can always turn the graphics down...maybe do some research into the game settings? All the benchmarks using the game have the settings maxed out.
 
[quote name='SportInjectionR']steam starts / ends their daily deals at 3pm EST / 12pm PDT.[/QUOTE]
No they don't. It's 1 PM EST every day, and the press release for metro was at 1 PM EST. I know for a fact because I check every day at 1.

Steam is fucking late today.
 
[quote name='vherub']direct2drive matched gamersgate sale on Homefront of $15
the "CHEAPASS15" coupon knocks it down to $12.73
http://www.direct2drive.com/10075/product/Buy-Homefront-Download[/QUOTE]

Been offline for a WEEK thanks to moving house and this was the first post I saw since coming back.

Turns out that I had some credit left that was going to run out soon, so I bought Homefront for the princely sum of ... 23c! (plus it activates on Steam - YAY!)
 
[quote name='Vegan']Seems like Metro 2033 is $5 on Steam all the time for the past year.[/QUOTE]

Actually no. I don't think so. According to steamgamesales.com, this would be the lowest ever.
 
[quote name='paulcalypse']Actually no. I don't think so. According to steamgamesales.com, this would be the lowest ever.[/QUOTE]

It's been $5 on Gamersgate a couple of times and it activates on Steam. I believe this is the lowest on Steam itself.
 
[quote name='anarchyoblivion']It's been $5 on Gamersgate a couple of times and it activates on Steam. I believe this is the lowest on Steam itself.[/QUOTE]
Thank you for clearing that up :)

We need a site to track every steam related sale as well as that website does. I just don't have a good memory to remember threads on CAG.

Thanks! Downloading my copy now.
 
[quote name='gunm']Now do I get Homefront from D2D w/CAG coupon? Is it worth $12?[/QUOTE]
The campaign isn't. Total playtime for the campaign when I did it was 3.5 hours, and that was with dying/restarting. That'd be ok if it was a really good campaign, but it's really not. The set up was great but it went nowhere with unlikable characters and a boring, plodding plot. It's just not good.

The multiplayer is more divisive. I never played it, but I've heard good and bad things about it.
 
[quote name='gunm']Ok thanks.

D2D also has Witcher 2 premium for $25--good deal, or should I keep waiting until Holiday Sale time?[/QUOTE]

Might be a good idea to actually wait. That's what I'm doing at least. They are going to release some major patch (2.0) and it will be a great time to start playing it imho.
 
[quote name='RollingSkull']Pretty much all games require that[/QUOTE]

Haha well you got me there yet COD/MOH is leagues behind CS. If you actually invested time into it you would understand.
 
[quote name='gage006']Damn, I wanted Metro but if it's really such a killer I don't know that my laptop will survive. i5, 4gb ram with nVidia 420m :( I've played everything else just fine but now I'm scared, haha.[/QUOTE]

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-420M.35837.0.html

Hmmmm, well if you can stand 24 fps you could probably get by with medium settings.


Definitely, a great price for the game even if you can't max out it's settings.

Metro 2033 is like the new Crysis, in terms of requirements.
 
[quote name='foreinter']Is it worth buying Counter Striker now? I haven't played it for a while. Are there still people online? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

Tons.
 
[quote name='foreinter']Is it worth buying Counter Striker now? I haven't played it for a while. Are there still people online? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

Tons. That goes for CS, CZ, and CS: S.
 
[quote name='atreyuevr']Tons. That goes for CS, CZ, and CS: S.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the input. There are Counter-Strike: Source + Garry's Mod, Source Multiplayer Pack, and Counter-Strike Complete. I don't have any of them. Which one should I buy? Does each of game in the package have its own multiplayer part? Much thanks.
 
[quote name='foreinter']Thanks for the input. There are Counter-Strike: Source + Garry's Mod, Source Multiplayer Pack, and Counter-Strike Complete. I don't have any of them. Which one should I buy? Does each of game in the package have its own multiplayer part? Much thanks.[/QUOTE]

You're welcome. Personally, I'd take the Source multiplayer pack. The CS complete pack is just CS: S with its predecessors, which I wouldn't buy because they're essentially the same thing as CS: S, but with worse graphics and little to no real physics involved. CS: S has physics and looks much more polished, so that rules out the CS complete pack.

The other two are great, you just need to decide between Garry's mod (a physics sandbox where you can build houses, cars, rockets, etc. on top of the great mods) and the other Source powered multiplayer games, DoD and HL: DM. Personally, I would go with the Source multiplayer pack, since I was bored with GM rather quick, but I expect MANY to disagree and say they love it. It's really personal preference, so you're gonnna have to choose for yourself. YouTube can help a lot. :)
 
[quote name='gunm']Now do I get Homefront from D2D w/CAG coupon? Is it worth $12?[/QUOTE]

Not really. I bought it on release day since a buddy of mine was begging me to play something online with him. Worst purchase I've made in a long time. Campaign is terrible and the multiplayer isn't much better. If you want a similar game just go with CoD, if you already have CoD and want something different, then stay far away from Homefront since it's basically just a crappier version of CoD.
 
[quote name='jimbodan']Not really. I bought it on release day since a buddy of mine was begging me to play something online with him. Worst purchase I've made in a long time. Campaign is terrible and the multiplayer isn't much better. If you want a similar game just go with CoD, if you already have CoD and want something different, then stay far away from Homefront since it's basically just a crappier version of CoD.[/QUOTE]

ive only played the mp demo but i disagree, the mp has a good feel to it. i dont think its a shitty version of cod, you see a lot more mid/long range engagements, at least i did. to someone who likes the modern style of fps i dont think you can go wrong at $12.
 
I grabbed the current DOTD this afternoon, Metro 2033 for $5. Been waiting on a good deal on that one for a while. An hour & a half in and it definitely doesn't disappoint. Looks great & has a ton of atmosphere.
 
[quote name='Tsel']If your rig can play it, don't hesitate to pick up Metro 2033. I played it on 360 and it was an awesome experience.[/QUOTE]

Heh.
 
[quote name='retrad']picked it up, 5 bucks cant go wrong for that.

even if i hated it, big deal, i spend more than that on lunch.[/QUOTE]

Great point.
 
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