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

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


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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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The Ball (bought @D2D and tested by voken)
 
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The other thing I forget to mention about GoT Genesis is that the Steam version has TAGES DRM on it with a 5 activation limit. I remember reading on the forums that the developer had been point blank asked if they would remove the DRM from the Steam version since Steam is already a form of DRM and they refused.
 
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Thanks for your assessment, Motoki. My wife was looking into it for its connection to the books, but it just doesn't seem like something either of us would want to play.
 
[quote name='anarchyoblivion']All the older GTA games are 25% off right now. Rockstar Week later today?[/QUOTE]

It looks like GTA3, Vice City, and San Andreas went on sale because they just became Steamplay titles.
 
[quote name='louiedog']It looks like GTA3, Vice City, and San Andreas went on sale because they just became Steamplay titles.[/QUOTE]

its too bad they still didnt add steam cloud support
 
[quote name='pizzaflavoredpudding']King Arthur Steam key for anyone that wants it:

EQ3Y8-Y6HFH-DGPQ4[/QUOTE]

Hey i grabbed the key
Thank You
 
[quote name='Motoki']The other thing I forget to mention about GoT Genesis is that the Steam version has TAGES DRM on it with a 5 activation limit. I remembing reading on the forums that the developer had been point blank asked if they would remove the DRM from the Steam version since Steam is already a form of DRM and they refused.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the warning, that's a lost sale for them.
 
[quote name='bantheradio']T7JWZ-MN5M4-IHPPJ - Hacker Evolution
5AHHK-Q4X02-BYC5T - Bunch of Heroes

Enjoy![/QUOTE]

Thanks for posting, somebody snagged bunch of heroes already (in case anyone else planned on grabbing it) figured it would be the case but didn't see anyone post they had used it.
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Be Mine Indie Game Bundle
Pay what you want, has the following games

1 - Wasteland Angel
2 - Sideways New York
3 - Xotic
4 - BEEP
5 - The Ball

All activate on Steam

Site is being hammered just keep f5'n till you get in[/QUOTE]

Or you could just wait an hour or two for everything to calm down on the site. The bundle is on sale for 14 days. No big rush.
 
Steam Daily Deal:
killing floor for $1.49

great game. I spent over a hundred hours on this game. Youll love it if you love repetitive multiplayer zombie killing in fps with perks and steam achievements.
 
Killing Floor is always on sale and people seem to love it. I don't play multiplayer games, but somehow I'm feeling obligated to purchase it.
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Daily Deal

Dinner Date $2.49 50% off[/QUOTE]

That's a real game? *boggles*

The description makes it sound like you basically play a guy sitting around waiting for his date to show up and driving himself nuts with anxiety over it.

I'm all for unique and different games but not sure about this one.
 
[quote name='Motoki']That's a real game? *boggles*

The description makes it sound like you basically play a guy sitting around waiting for his date to show up and driving himself nuts with anxiety over it.

I'm all for unique and different games but not sure about this one.[/QUOTE]

It was 1.25 over Christmas as well
 
[quote name='Drabelincoln']Is the dlc worth getting with killing floor?[/QUOTE]

DLC is just skins for characters. It's not necessary. Many get it to show support for the developer because they are constantly updating and adding new content and themed Holiday content for free.

Great game, kind of like a co-op horde mode style survival horror with bigger maps, a progressive Class/character leveling system, and purchasable weapons ala counterstrike.

Another note is that it is almost always one of the ticket item games in steam sales. If you want to play, add me on steam. I haven't played it a ton but definitely got 10-20 hours out of it and I know people that have got 10x that.
 
[quote name='pROvIs']DLC is just skins for characters. It's not necessary. Many get it to show support for the developer because they are constantly updating and adding new content and themed Holiday content for free.

Great game, kind of like a Horde mode style survival horror with bigger maps, a progressive Class/character leveling system, and purchasable weapons ala counterstrike.[/QUOTE]

Hmmmmm decisions
 
Killing Floor is a great time-waster and tons of fun with friends. It's just one of those games you can pick up and play at anytime.
 
I love Killing Floor and usually buy the DLC just really to support the dev. I've never used any of the costumes or whatever. Thinking about buying a few copies as gifts since 85% off is the lowest it's ever been.
 
I had suggested my company pick up L4D to use as a tool for team building, would Killing Floor work as an alternative?

Most of the people I work with are computer literate, but not really gamers. Reviews made KF sound more casual so I was thinking it might have an easier learning curve.

Also, any thoughts of the DD? Its on my wishlist, but I know its been cheaper. At only $2.50, I could just pick it up and eat ramen instead of Subway today.
 
[quote name='TctclMvPhase']I had suggested my company pick up L4D to use as a tool for team building, would Killing Floor work as an alternative?

Most of the people I work with are computer literate, but not really gamers. Reviews made KF sound more casual so I was thinking it might have an easier learning curve.

Also, any thoughts of the DD? Its on my wishlist, but I know its been cheaper. At only $2.50, I could just pick it up and eat ramen instead of Subway today.[/QUOTE]

I'd say no. Its rougher around the edges and it has no story and a bit harder to figure out. It's just survival. L4D has story and I actually feel like it is easier. L4D just has more polish and will probably be better received by co workers and more casual gamers. Not to mention it looks better. Another thing is the Killing Floor's shopkeep yells out various sexual innuendos which most will find funny but some offensive.

All of that being said, its a great game but it is an indie game and its the only game in recent memory I had to manually open ports on my firewall to play with friends.
 
[quote name='TctclMvPhase']I had suggested my company pick up L4D to use as a tool for team building, would Killing Floor work as an alternative?

Most of the people I work with are computer literate, but not really gamers. Reviews made KF sound more casual so I was thinking it might have an easier learning curve.

Also, any thoughts of the DD? Its on my wishlist, but I know its been cheaper. At only $2.50, I could just pick it up and eat ramen instead of Subway today.[/QUOTE]

Forgot to mention. DD is a great way to spend $3. There is a ton of gameplay there to enjoy especially if you buy copies for some friends. It wouldn't be a bad game to play as a team building game.
 
[quote name='TctclMvPhase']I had suggested my company pick up L4D to use as a tool for team building, would Killing Floor work as an alternative?

Most of the people I work with are computer literate, but not really gamers. Reviews made KF sound more casual so I was thinking it might have an easier learning curve.

Also, any thoughts of the DD? Its on my wishlist, but I know its been cheaper. At only $2.50, I could just pick it up and eat ramen instead of Subway today.[/QUOTE]

Killing Floor is brutal. The higher difficulties require leveled up classes... for non-gamers you may be able to pull it off on Beginner and Normal but I'd say L4D is more accessible. On the other hand, KF allows up to 8 on a team, while L4D is limited to 4 on a team, but 4v4 in versus.
 
[quote name='pROvIs']Forgot to mention. DD is a great way to spend $3. There is a ton of gameplay there to enjoy especially if you buy copies for some friends. It wouldn't be a bad game to play as a team building game.[/QUOTE]

I actually was referring to the daily deal, Dinner Date, but now Im curious about the game youre referring to.

Ill post in the trade thread as well, but anyone have a Valve coupon higher than 33% Off that they would be willing to throw my way?
 
[quote name='TctclMvPhase']I actually was referring to the daily deal, Dinner Date, but now Im curious about the game youre referring to.

Ill post in the trade thread as well, but anyone have a Valve coupon higher than 33% Off that they would be willing to throw my way?[/QUOTE]

Oops. I was referring to Dungeon Defenders @ amazon which registers on Steam. I may have a 50% off valve I can check when I get home.
 
[quote name='TctclMvPhase']I actually was referring to the daily deal, Dinner Date, but now Im curious about the game youre referring to.

Ill post in the trade thread as well, but anyone have a Valve coupon higher than 33% Off that they would be willing to throw my way?[/QUOTE]

Add me and message on Steam and I'll give you a 50% off.

Edit: In my sig, but a link would help: http://steamcommunity.com/id/genocidal
 
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Just beat Fallout New Vegas. Any opinions on the DLC? Kinda sad I didn't have the funds to buy any of it when it was last on sale. Should I just buy FO3 and it's DLC instead? I'm kinda itching for more Fallout now.
 
Darn, KF complete is less than I paid for vanilla KF when it was on sale last, oh well. DLC is just skins, but they are a nice change of pace if you want to stand out a little. I usually play the steam punk doctor since I got Steampunk Pack 1 free with the summer ticket promotion. Check out the characters in each pack and if at least one seems appealing you might as well pick up KF complete as that is less than the cost of KF vanilla + 1 regularly priced DLC pack.
Nightfall
Outbreak
Post-Mortem
London's Finest
Steam Punk #1
Steam Punk #2
[quote name='TctclMvPhase']I had suggested my company pick up L4D to use as a tool for team building, would Killing Floor work as an alternative?

Most of the people I work with are computer literate, but not really gamers. Reviews made KF sound more casual so I was thinking it might have an easier learning curve.[/QUOTE]
Killing Floor is not as fun in the beginning when all your perks are at zero as you damage you output is low and the guns remain high enough priced that it is several rounds before you can buy anything decent. You are also on the same team but you don't necessarily need to work together, a few people cover each point of entrance with the occasional need to focus fire on bigger targets, it's basically surviving in an arena. A team of individuals.

L4D(2) (especially in Versus) requires cooperation and watching out for your teammate as your team moves toward the goal. Also since there are no perks, your character is as strong as they will be right from the start, with everyone getting progressively better weapons as the campaign continues.
 
Yeah I would say L4D is actually the more team oriented game (even from the infected perspective). In KF (depending on difficulty and player skill) one person could hold out indefinitely on their own. The key is the incapacitation mechanic in L4D.
 
[quote name='SnakeEater42']Probably gonna try to get Killing Floor, hoping to get a coupon to use on it if anyone has one they don't plan on using. :)[/QUOTE]

Same here. ;)
 
[quote name='The End']Looks like Dungeon defenders has some Valentines day DLC that's free for those who own the game. If the past is any guide, you'd better grab it while you can, in a week or so it'll switch to being paid DLC.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/204387/[/QUOTE]


Thanks for this! I would totally have missed about the Valentine's DLC if I hadn't seen this! :)
 
[quote name='gage006']Just beat Fallout New Vegas. Any opinions on the DLC? Kinda sad I didn't have the funds to buy any of it when it was last on sale. Should I just buy FO3 and it's DLC instead? I'm kinda itching for more Fallout now.[/QUOTE]I might say hold off. Old World Blues is the best for F:NV. The DLC usually goes on sale in all the big sales, though. Now that they have the Ultimate Edition, it may not go on sale as much. Fallout 3 with all the DLC will run you $20 right now. Skyrim is scratching my Fallout itch right now, so that may be another option for you, albeit a more expensive one.

But seriously, who in this thread is OK with paying full price for a game on Steam? Not me!
 
Would anyone recommend/give their thoughts on Dungeon Defenders and Magicka? They're on sale at Amazon and I'm wondering if they're worth getting to play 2 player co-op. Also decided to get Killing Floor because L4D2 is fun.
 
Does anyone know if I can gift the Killing Floor bundle to a friend so he can get all the DLC, then have him gift me the game back so I can gift it to someone else?
 
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