The Steam Deal Thread V2 - Dig into those holiday games. V3 thread coming soon!

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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

Preorder Deals - Updated 2/12

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

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

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 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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WOOHOO! Just completed my 48th achievement (Beat Hazard - enjoyed it, pretty tough) and won The Witcher 2! Add that to Costume Quest from my 47th (Rock of Ages) and today was a total win for me.

I have been pleasantly surprised by a lot of the achievement games. Some of them I plan to play a lot more, some I may never get back to, and some I have already uninstalled and won't ever touch again.

So far of what I have played, I recommend:
Rock of Ages if you have been waiting for an update to Marble Madness with a whole bunch of wacky stuff going on.
Jamestown, which you can still get in the Humble Bundle for 23 more hours.
If you like tower defense, Defense Grid is superb, and if you like city-building at all, I blew 5 hours in Tropico 4 like it was nothing.

I would say avoid Wings of Prey unless you really like flying games.

And Cargo and Anomaly were total surprises for me. I really liked getting the achievements in them and I plan to go back and play more of both of them.

I love what a workout my backlog gets in these events. This one is still going and I can't wait for the summer sale!
 
Thanks for the replies on Spiral Knights, I was going to not cheat on Psychonauts but I decided to do a savegame for the achievement. I would never get to it any other way this week without it.

Got coal for that which is alright by me.
 
So, on the topic of DOTA 2, I got in on the beta earlier this month and gave one of my gift betas to a friend, but still have my second gift beta. That has value? And if so, where should I go to get something decent for it?
 
Are you sometimes glad that you don't own a game so that you don't have to do the winter achievement but then get mad when you realize that you actually own the game. I just had that with Fate of the World right now.

Now I have to download it and then try the achievement. I am just using the save file and just get it over with. Until tomorrow......


[quote name='Eldredpe']So, on the topic of DOTA 2, I got in on the beta earlier this month and gave one of my gift betas to a friend, but still have my second gift beta. That has value? And if so, where should I go to get something decent for it?[/QUOTE]

I sold my copy using a broker since I didn't care to deal with it for about $15 and he got the beta for Counter-Strike: Global Offence. We were both happy.

EDIT:

I got 50% Amnesia. *smacks Valve* I already own the damn game you jack hole.
 
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[quote name='Eldredpe']So, on the topic of DOTA 2, I got in on the beta earlier this month and gave one of my gift betas to a friend, but still have my second gift beta. That has value? And if so, where should I go to get something decent for it?[/QUOTE]

Steam trading forums are your best shot.

[quote name='Terlan']Anyone have any opinions on greed corp and Demolition inc?[/QUOTE]

Demolition Inc is a fun little puzzler. I think it's worth 2.50. Give the demo a try.
 
[quote name='Terlan']Anyone have any opinions on greed corp and Demolition inc?[/QUOTE]

I like them both quite a lot, but I have only played 4 or 5 levels of Demolition, Inc.
 
I have a proposition for all my CAGly friends. I have the following, and am willing to trade one or multiple for Bastion. Here's what I have:

1) Half-Life 2
2) 33% off Valve
3) 75% off Risen
4) 50% off Duke Nukem Forever
5) 4 Pieces of Coal

Anyone interested? PM me or befriend me with the Steam info in my signature.
 
[quote name='facls']Steam trading forums are your best shot.



Demolition Inc is a fun little puzzler. I think it's worth 2.50. Give the demo a try.[/QUOTE]

^
 
[quote name='EliotAndrews']I have a proposition for all my CAGly friends. I have the following, and am willing to trade one or multiple for Bastion. Here's what I have:

[/QUOTE]

Again, and now less politely, use the goddamned trade thread for this. It's in the OP.
 
[quote name='Koat']How long is Bastion?
I hate buying a game and only getting 3-4 hours out of it.[/QUOTE]

If you only last a single playthrough, and you're good at these type of games, it might only take you as short as that. If you want to level up, max out your weapons, and get all the achievements (not so much grindy as tough) it could take you 3 or 4 times that long.
 
[quote name='EliotAndrews']I have a proposition for all my CAGly friends. I have the following, and am willing to trade one or multiple for Bastion. Here's what I have:

1) Half-Life 2
2) 33% off Valve
3) 75% off Risen
4) 50% off Duke Nukem Forever
5) 4 Pieces of Coal

Anyone interested? PM me or befriend me with the Steam info in my signature.[/QUOTE]

Stop posting your trading shit here. There are two trading threads for Steam already. Go to the appropriate topic.
 
[quote name='sunghost']Would you say it's worth it to do that achievement? I'm not sure if I want to waste my time with it.[/QUOTE]
The game is awesome, I have over 22 hours logged on it
 
The Steam sale has been a lot of fun so far with all the trading going on in the forums. I ended up with Bastion and 12 coal today after some trading around. Finally got Two Worlds 2, which I have always had trouble biting on even though I really want it.

I was going to keep Bastion, but I'll wait until 75% and just buy it sometime.
 
[quote name='Doomtime']Bastion is so worth it at that price. Surprise of the year for me.[/QUOTE]

Oh? The inordinate amounts of praise it garners from critics and gamers alike on various forms of media wasn't hint enough that it might be a good game?
 
Did the Spacechem achievement. Spacechem is an interesting and fun game but it's a thinking mans game (which means I cheated by looking at solutions because I didn't want to actually spend hours going through all of it :lol:). So if your not into spending a lot of time, thinking and tinkering around to get the right solution, do not bother with it. It's a hard game.
 
Ended up trading my DOTA 2 for Bulletstorm and Worms Reloaded. Probably could have done better, but I got it for free and it paid for the games I wanted from the sale today, so I'm happy.
 
[quote name='jimbodan']Kinda want Rock of Ages but I'm afraid it's going to be in an Indie Bundle soon so I'm torn.[/QUOTE]
I'm going to buy it because I love Zeno Clash so much (it's made by the same guys) and it looks funny.
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']Did the Spacechem achievement. Spacechem is an interesting and fun game but it's a thinking mans game (which means I cheated by looking at solutions because I didn't want to actually spend hours going through all of it :lol:). So if your not into spending a lot of time, thinking and tinkering around to get the right solution, do not bother with it. It's a hard game.[/QUOTE]

The satisfaction you get when solving a puzzle is immense, though. It earns its difficulty.
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']The satisfaction you get when solving a puzzle is immense, though. It earns its difficulty.[/QUOTE]

I totally agree. I used a guide for the Summer Achievement for SpaceChem, but this time around just played the game normally to get the Winter one. The game hurt my brain a little and ticked me off some at the beginning, but once I got the hang of it it was really satisfying when I could get through a level at a decent pace.
 
It's been a week and the servers are still messed up for the client. I can't buy anything without just going to the website and that still takes a few attempts for the purchase to go through, which is ridiculous this far into the sale.
 
[quote name='Rehykja']I totally agree. I used a guide for the Summer Achievement for SpaceChem, but this time around just played the game normally to get the Winter one. The game hurt my brain a little and ticked me off some at the beginning, but once I got the hang of it it was really satisfying when I could get through a level at a decent pace.[/QUOTE]

This is why I traded L4D for SpaceChem. I like meaty puzzle games like this.
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']I might hit up the Spiral Knights achievement tonight, depending on how long it takes do download, quick question. How does one achieve crowns and what do I need 200 for?

Thanks[/QUOTE]If you need crowns still, add me on Steam and I'll give you the 112 I have.

EDIT: Forgot to mention I crafted 14 coal today. My prizes? 50% off Poker Night at the Armory (a game I'll never play since I'm not a poker fan) and 66% off Two Worlds II (a game I know nothing about). Eh.
 
I just read somewhere that by creating an account for Amazon with a fake US address, it would let buy get the downloadable games on the website.

Anyone knows where can I check for those games which can be activated on Steam? Only interested on those that can be activated on Steam.

I remember seeing Dungeon Defenders a few days ago, don't know if the deal is still up, now there is the Sonic one which is cheaper than the one on Steam.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']It's been a week and the servers are still messed up for the client. I can't buy anything without just going to the website and that still takes a few attempts for the purchase to go through, which is ridiculous this far into the sale.[/QUOTE]

that's weird. i never had a problem on the website.
 
[quote name='Koat']How long is Bastion?
I hate buying a game and only getting 3-4 hours out of it.[/QUOTE]

I think my first playthrough was 6-7 hours, but I wanted to see both endings, so I ended up giving it another playthrough (which also helped me unlock more achievements). I worked on unlocking every achievement in the game (still haven't done Score Attack mode), and have put in 16 very enjoyable hours. I'll probably put even more time in to get the last achievement, but I decided to take a break to play something else.
 
[quote name='Cantatus']I think my first playthrough was 6-7 hours, but I wanted to see both endings, so I ended up giving it another playthrough (which also helped me unlock more achievements). I worked on unlocking every achievement in the game (still haven't done Score Attack mode), and have put in 16 very enjoyable hours. I'll probably put even more time in to get the last achievement, but I decided to take a break to play something else.[/QUOTE]


I'm gonna bite. Thanks for your reply.
 
[quote name='Outinthedark']I have literally been just download ALL DAMN DAY. I'm hitting like 50kb/s what is the deal today?[/QUOTE]

It looks like I'm not the only one having issues with download speeds on Steam. I came here to see if anybody else was having problems. I'm only getting about 15kb/s - 20kb/s peak.
 
[quote name='jimbodan']Kinda want Rock of Ages but I'm afraid it's going to be in an Indie Bundle soon so I'm torn.[/QUOTE]

Rock of Ages is published by Atlus. Generally indie games published by major companies do not participate in the bundle scene, the only exception being Shank. Every single other title has been self published.
 
[quote name='skateraXVIII']It looks like I'm not the only one having issues with download speeds on Steam. I came here to see if anybody else was having problems. I'm only getting about 15kb/s - 20kb/s peak.[/QUOTE]

Depends on the game. The free to play games seem slower than anything else.
 
[quote name='Outinthedark']I have literally been just download ALL DAMN DAY. I'm hitting like 50kb/s what is the deal today?[/QUOTE]

So it's not just me! I was thinking my internet was wonky. I've been downloading steady around 80kb/s, but every now and then I'll hit 150-180. Still annoying and way lower than my regular speed.
 
I haven't tried in a long time, but you used to be able to change your location to another country and get connected to their servers which may be better.
 
I won my first game Sanctum
Then I won my second game, Stalker Call of Pipyat

Now that would be be awesome UNLESS I already own them which I do.

Now I'm all up for encouraging trading in the community but I just wish that when it came to games and coupons we got games and coupons for stuff we didn't already own. I hate knowing that I'm forced to trade away doubles instead of getting a game or coupon on something I don't have, debate about keeping it, and then deciding to trade it.

I just don't like the forced hand thing, would it have been so difficult for them to see what games we already had (maybe even scan our wishlists) and then give out the stuff based on that?
 
Have Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter(Giftable Copy), 7 Coal, 50% Off Amnesia and a Killing Floor Guest Pass for trade! Looking for Game(s) and Coal. Post your offers below or message me, NO COUPONS!
 
[quote name='sstcrush']Have Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter(Giftable Copy), 7 Coal, 50% Off Amnesia and a Killing Floor Guest Pass for trade! Looking for Game(s) and Coal. Post your offers below or message me, NO COUPONS![/QUOTE]
There's threads set up for trading, take it there
We don't care
 
Yay, spiral knights cheevo got. More coal for the fire. Now to download Rise of Immortals.

At first I wasn't going to care about Rise of Immortals but I won 2 games, and crafted one game and the orange box so yeah now I am addicted :lol:
 
I crafted 7 coal and literally won this game.

Edit: First to PM me gets this game gifted for free

Edit 2: OMFG, third screenshot: Las Angiles Lekers.
 
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