The Steam Deal thread V5. The big sale is over. New thread coming soon.

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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V5! You can find link to past threads at the bottom of this post. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

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Steam Games and DLC on Sale - Updated 12/16

Daily Deal(s)


Midweek Madness Deal(s) Weekend Deal(s)

Other Deals

Steam Games on Sale Elsewhere - Updated 9/23


Amazon
  • Amazon - Preorders

  • Amazon - Current Deals

GamersGate

Greenman Gaming


Preorder Deals - Updated 10/28
Group Buys - Updated 8/14

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 - Updated 4/3

There are several free games and mods on Steam. These are a few choice ones; you can find a full list here. Note that free games are not permanently attached to your Steam account like actual purchases would be. You'll need to manually download a game again from the website if you uninstall it.

Steam around CAG

If you are interested in joining the Steam CAG Community or participating in a trade or group buy with fellow Cheap Ass Gamers, please do so in the dedicated threads and not in the deal discussion thread. In the dedicated threads you will find CAGers with the same specialized interest who will be much quicker (and happier) to respond than in the Deals thread.

Past Special Sales

Visit www.steamgamesales.com to check previous sale prices on Steam games. We do keep track of some older sales here though:

Steam Retail Key List

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

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601

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 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)
Supreme Commander Forged Alliance (gives both FA and original, bought @amazon and tested by vism)

Indie Bundles thread on Steam forums (link)


Past CAG Steam Deal Threads
 
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[quote name='Blade']Shovelware is on every system, and the majority of it is on PC, so kindly shut the fuck up and get out of this thread.[/QUOTE]

Wow, you can change font sizes and used a big boy word, I'm so proud. I appreciate the offer, but I'll stick around. Learn to take a joke.
 
[quote name='sunghost']Bundle in a Box is now live, any of the games worth it?

http://bundle-in-a-box.com/[/QUOTE]
I only recognize Space Giraffe, Sol Exodus, and Miner Wars Arena. I can't say any of those three look good but Sol Exodus looked the best to me as a weak throwback to the old days of space combat fighters.
 
DX IW seemed nice enough, was fairly quick to drop you in an open hub with choices of missions, had the old DX standby of lots of ways into each building, but the interface was so horrible and PC port so weak I couldn't be bothered with it.

Also the plot went nowhere in the opening. The first hub level seemed out of place. Why was I doing hub level nonsense after getting attacked and scampered like that? Dulled the narrative

I don't see what's wrong with universal ammo.
 
[quote name='Rsmobile']DX IW seemed nice enough, was fairly quick to drop you in an open hub with choices of missions, had the old DX standby of lots of ways into each building, but the interface was so horrible and PC port so weak I couldn't be bothered with it.

Also the plot went nowhere in the opening. The first hub level seemed out of place. Why was I doing hub level nonsense after getting attacked and scampered like that? Dulled the narrative

I don't see what's wrong with universal ammo.[/QUOTE]

Universal ammo works in some games, but definitely shouldn't be in some. Basically, with universal ammo, you take the best weapon and use it the whole game. Mass Effect 3 did this and I thought it was a poor choice. I basically used the Black Widow all game because there was no threat of running out of ammo. Games that use different ammo for different weapons can at least increase the tension by making every bullet count and force a decision on using the right weapon for the right situation.
 
[quote name='Rsmobile']
I don't see what's wrong with universal ammo.[/QUOTE]

For me it was one of those issues where,"Ack all my sniper ammo is gone, let me just switch to my pistol and...oh" So always ended just running around tazer'ing people as iirc the sniper rifle took a ton of ammo per shot. So would quickly run out.

[quote name='Y2Bogus']Oh no you d' unt[/QUOTE]

Edited my post for clarity, Though New Vegas was far better(Mostly as the original creators got to actually expand the story that was supposed to be the real Fallout 3) But that's only one hamsters opinion :cool:
 
According to Twitter GMG is in the process of sending out Borderlands 2 keys now. Check your account/email if you preordered from them. Still nothing from my GamersGate order.
 
[quote name='MysterD']

SR3 deliberately tries to be self-aware, crass, reference other things in pop culture, poke fun and critique things in its own genre (GTA-style game), try to be ridiculous, and the laundry list could just go on and on. [/quote]

SR3's self-awareness surprised me greatly. I originally shook my head at the game due to its horrible marketing (imo), which made the game look like it was aimed at teenage boys who giggle at the word "dildo", but the game itself rarely went into such sophomoric territory. Even the first hour blew me away with the firefight in the sky and the sing-a-long with Pierce. Although I enjoyed GTA4 for what it was, I definitely did not feel invested in the story or characters. I think a lot of modern games have a problem of confusing themselves with film directors, and they take their stories way too seriously without being self-aware of how ridiculous the game's story actually appears. I can name some examples but I don't want to go off on too much of a tangent right now :)

I am looking forward to SD. Sure, like most action games, I'm sure it's over-the-top in its action and violence - but I'd say it's probably a much different kind of over-the-top than what SR3 probably has given us.
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I enjoyed SD's gameplay and story for similar reasons, even though it never showed too much of a self-awareness of its ridiculous behavior. Maybe because I grew up with some HK crime movies, it was easier for me to swallow some disbelief and treat it like one of those old movies... and honestly, I feel they nailed it pretty well. I can't say I like all the characters, but that's how I felt with Infernal Affairs too.
 
[quote name='Genocidal']According to Twitter GMG is in the process of sending out Borderlands 2 keys now. Check your account/email if you preordered from them. Still nothing from my GamersGate order.[/QUOTE]

Just got mine. When I activated it on Steam, it blew up and crapped the bed. Stopped responding and the works... I finally (after letting it "activate" for about 20 minutes) restarted and my Steam list now includes Borderlands 2 pre-order. Hope it's really there!!
 
[quote name='Genocidal']According to Twitter GMG is in the process of sending out Borderlands 2 keys now. Check your account/email if you preordered from them. Still nothing from my GamersGate order.[/QUOTE]
Ooo hopefully T-Money gets the Amazon 4 pack Keys tonight too.
 
Also I noticed Steam updated Oddword: Strangers Wrath to Oddworld: Strangers Wrath HD. Those of us that already had it got the bump, which was nice of them. :)
 
Black Mesa came out earlier and as expected their download links immediately died. There is a torrent which isn't coping well either. Supposedly adding more trackers should help but so far none of them are working for me. I was going to wait and post until I was able to actually start downloading, but maybe others will have better luck. It may be best to wait for Steam to post it properly.

If you want to try, head to this reddit post.

edit: ~15 minutes after adding those trackers the download began

edit 2: direct download at shacknews http://www.shacknews.com/file/32999/black-mesa-source-10-windows-free-game
 
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[quote name='Terlan']I am waiting for FTL to come out already today. Hurry steam![/QUOTE]

Thirded. Is that a word?

It's in new releases but still can't be bought. Boo.
 
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Tony just confirmed that keys are being sent out now through Amazon for Borderlands 2. Preload is also live or so Tony says. I can't confirm this since I am at work, but I am so fucking excited right now.
 
Tempted to pick up Alice today for $5. I played the 1 hour game trial on the PS3 and thought it had some potential. My concern was that it seemed like it could get fairly repetitive. Anyone have any particularly strong feelings about the game, one way or the other?
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']Tony just confirmed that keys are being sent out now through Amazon for Borderlands 2. Preload is also live or so Tony says. I can't confirm this since I am at work, but I am so fucking excited right now.[/QUOTE]
I'm wondering when GreenManGaming will be sending out their keys. I check every day expecting to see my key waiting in my account to no avail.
 
[quote name='bantheradio']I'm wondering when GreenManGaming will be sending out their keys. I check every day expecting to see my key waiting in my account to no avail.[/QUOTE]

According to some people in the GMG thread, they've already received their keys. I just hope I have mine before the end of the weekend.
 
[quote name='I OU a Beatn']According to some people in the GMG thread, they've already received their keys. I just hope I have mine before the end of the weekend.[/QUOTE]

Probably being sent out by order date. Bought mine last week and nothing yet for me.
 
[quote name='BNoyes']Tempted to pick up Alice today for $5. I played the 1 hour game trial on the PS3 and thought it had some potential. My concern was that it seemed like it could get fairly repetitive. Anyone have any particularly strong feelings about the game, one way or the other?[/QUOTE]

I love the game, It has some of the best art direction and just overall personality I have seen from any game this year. However, It is also one of those games that feel like it was drawn out just for the sake of drawing out. Like you said it is very repetitive though each chapter brings in new mechanics and mini games it quickly wears thin.

Each new chapter would start out with, "Oh wow that's a really cool unique mini-game, Hey it's a samurai wasp. :D" and after 2 hours on the same chapter it would quickly become, "This mini game again..seriously :cry: oh great three keys to collect and a horde of wasps blocking each one :wall: "

For 4.99 game is more than worth it just be aware that I found myself having to push myself to finish the middle section of each chapter. As they start and end strong but the middle of each part is just needless busywork. Though because of that it is a 20 hour game :whistle2:#
 
[quote name='warreni']Any opinions on the bonus games for Bundle in a Box? Is it worth shelling out the extra dough?[/QUOTE]


I heard Sol: Exodus is decent, but I already got it from another bundle. I'll be waiting for the average to come down, but will beat it eventually since I want Miner Wars.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']I heard Sol: Exodus is decent, but I already got it from another bundle. I'll be waiting for the average to come down, but will beat it eventually since I want Miner Wars.[/QUOTE]

Would you happen to know which one?
 
[quote name='sunghost']Indie Royale Gone Fishin[/QUOTE]

That explains it. I have a few of the IR bundles but sometime this year I think my bank added Australia to its list of suspicious countries or something and it's hard for me to muster up the energy to jump through the hoops that it requires so that I can spend money overseas so I haven't bought an IR in quite a while, including that one.
 
[quote name='SeymourGams']Are keys separate? Could I gift SOL to someone?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, they're seperate (if you're talking about Bundle in a Box).
 
[quote name='SeymourGams']Are keys separate? Could I gift SOL to someone?[/QUOTE]

I would think so; it appears that only two of the games come with Steam keys, so they'd pretty much have to provide separate keys.
 
Hey guys I know this may belong in another thread but I figured you all might appreciate it here seeing as how you need steam to use the following, I have three guest passes for Red Orchestra 2 GOTY: Heroes of Stalingrad, they are good for 3 days, its currently on sale at gamestop's downloads for just $4.99, I activated my key and they gave me three guest passes in conjunction with the game that I don't need so if you want to give it a try to "demo" it before the game goes off sale just PM me and I will give those away for free as well. First come, first serve, I think seems to be a fair way so I'll be checking my PM's frequently.
 
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