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='Syntax Error']Back when I started seeing sales, it was amazing all the stuff for $4.99. Now I own all that stuff. Lately, prices seem to have been dropping faster on new games and I've been thinking "Wow, that $59.99 game is $18 already? Sold!" so I own those too.

Really, there just isn't a lot of A-List material left that I don't already own so I guess it's harder to get excited. That's not anyone's fault, just the way of things.

That said, the actual Steam sales haven't been that amazing compared to those from other places.[/QUOTE]
:applause:
 
[quote name='mac995555']How do you guys shit on this sale so much? Of Course it's not going to be amazing with the winter sale around the corner. Even with that there have been some good deals.[/QUOTE]

If its anything like last year....it will be the same games at the same prices...maybe a few different ones..but mostly the same if i recall.
 
How have we not seen Borderlands 2 down yet? I already own it on my 360, but I have just recently done a major PC upgrade and would rather play it on my PC. Unfortunately, I've kind of set my artificial price ceiling at $25 right now since that would essentially mean that I paid "full price" when added to what I paid for the 360 one. Assumed Steam would AT LEAST MATCH Amazon, but right now they are being beat by $15.
 
[quote name='nosferatu51']How have we not seen Borderlands 2 down yet? I already own it on my 360, but I have just recently done a major PC upgrade and would rather play it on my PC. Unfortunately, I've kind of set my artificial price ceiling at $25 right now since that would essentially mean that I paid "full price" when added to what I paid for the 360 one. Assumed Steam would AT LEAST MATCH Amazon, but right now they are being beat by $15.[/QUOTE]

Wait for it to be a daily, there's still at least tomorrow left (maybe sunday as well). Also, remember that it's steamworks, so buying it on amazon will just give you a steam key anyway.
 
I said it before, but the Thanksgiving sale has always been a little weak in comparison to the Summer and Winter sales. And yes, there is a lot of competition for Steam's customers that didn't used to exist. That being said, it is a good time to be a PC gamer.
 
Part of me is kinda glad that the sale has been a bit lackluster. I had a budget of $700 set aside to buy stuff that I needed this Black Friday. So far I've spent $600 of that. Mostly all on stuff to upgrade my computer. I've only spent $2.50 so far on games (Star Wars KOTOR 2).

I still have a few more things to buy, so I'm not gonna have all that much left from that remaining $100.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']Yeah, it's a good price for it being semi recent, but I think I want it to hit that $3.75 before I buy it. Gotta make that wallet stretch.[/QUOTE]

Yeah especially consdiering it's hit 50% already, shouldn't be too long before it's at 75%
 
[quote name='TheLongshot']I said it before, but the Thanksgiving sale has always been a little weak in comparison to the Summer and Winter sales. And yes, there is a lot of competition for Steam's customers that didn't used to exist. That being said, it is a good time to be a PC gamer.[/QUOTE]

Quite true.

Having said that... another round of nothing for me!
 
Was excited to see Trine complete collection at 75% off then disappointed when I saw that Trine 2: Goblin Menace DLC is only 50% off.

Puzzle Kingdoms is under $2. Is it as good as Puzzle Quest? PQ is one of the rare games I own that I actually played- though it was on the iPad so it doesn't really count. I probably wont actually play PK, so it shouldn't matter if it's good or bad. But, I don't want bad games tainting my library.
 
[quote name='Frithsblessing']Was excited to see Trine complete collection at 75% off then disappointed when I saw that Trine 2: Goblin Menace DLC is only 50% off.

Puzzle Kingdoms is under $2. Is it as good as Puzzle Quest? PQ is one of the rare games I own that I actually played- though it was on the iPad so it doesn't really count. I probably wont actually play PK, so it shouldn't matter if it's good or bad. But, I don't want bad games tainting my library.[/QUOTE]

PK isn't that great but it's ok if you like the genre. Personally my favorite is Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes. I'd wait for a better sale though.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/61700/
 
[quote name='Frithsblessing']Was excited to see Trine complete collection at 75% off then disappointed when I saw that Trine 2: Goblin Menace DLC is only 50% off. [/QUOTE]

Did you note that they take an additional $1 something off of the bundled total so actually if you were to count that they're all 75% or darn close.
 
[quote name='pROvIs']PK isn't that great but it's ok if you like the genre. Personally my favorite is Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes. I'd wait for a better sale though.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/61700/[/QUOTE]

I picked it up during this last summer sale.

That game was fun. A match game with loot collection and a passable story is a good recipe.

[quote name='kidrocklive']Did you note that they take an additional $1 something off of the bundled total so actually if you were to count that they're all 75% or darn close.[/QUOTE]

I've got Trine 1 and Trine 2. I'm holding out on playing Trine 2 until I pick up the DLC. If I knew they were planning on making DLC for Trine 2 I would've held out on buying it.
 
Been doing a lot of my shopping on Amazon during this BF with the $5 coupons. Pretty much everything I bought activates on steam anyway, but I did finally buy Company of Heroes and KOTOR2 for $2.50 from Steam.

Most of the games I'm somewhat interested in have been the same price in every sale for the last year and a half, but Amazon is really doing a good job at getting me to pull the trigger despite my backlog. Magicka & Dungeon Defenders for $2.50 each + a $5 promo code? Normally I'd just wait since it seems like those games are on sale nearly every week, but I couldn't resist.
 
[quote name='mac995555']For people that have been through it, is the Winter Sale far more enticing then this sale? I've heard conflicting reports.[/QUOTE]
It's larger and longer. So you'll probably see more discounts since there's more inventory on display so to speak at any given time. I don't know if they'll be a lot deeper -- I wouldn't expect Skyrim at 75% off or anything but some prices will drop simply because it's a month from now. But if you're newer to the sales, the larger nature of it may mean you see some neat stuff. For example, a staple seems to be Batman: Arkham Asylum for $4.99 or so. If you don't own it, it's a great game for that price. If you're a bitter old crank like me, you say "OMG Batman: AA AGAIN?! This sale sucks, where's Skyrim for two dollars?!" :D

They've been trying new stuff with the sales so it's impossible to say for sure any more. This past summer they started doing fewer Daily Deals and a bunch of flash sales and voting for sales. This current sale, they've changed the "flash" sales to all be 12 hours instead of 4, 6, 8 and 12 hour sales. Who knows what they'll try this winter.
 
[quote name='Syntax Error']It's larger and longer.[/QUOTE]

That's what he said.

Another significant difference is that on the Autumn sale you can pretty safely skip any games you're not going to play right away -- unless it's old and rarely on sale, like Silverfall (see history).

Winter Sale has a bit of the "stocking up" to last till the Summer Sale (Though Amazon brought on some good deals in January last year.)
 
[quote name='mac995555']For people that have been through it, is the Winter Sale far more enticing then this sale? I've heard conflicting reports.[/QUOTE]

Yes. The Winter Sale and Summer Sale are the two big events on Steam each year.

Though I will say Steam's competitors are fast becoming the place to consistently find the attention-grabbing sales in terms of discount.
 
Metro 2033 is $9.99 and crysis is $6.99. Anyone that's familiar with the winter sale, do you think these two games will be there at an even lower price?
 
Metro is $5 constantly and was even cheaper in the THQ bundle. Isn't it also in the upcomming Humble Bundle too? May want to hold out for a much cheaper price there.

Crysis, prob lowest it will go solo. The pack is the way to go. (lowest it's gone is $4.99, could hold out for the full 75% off sale possibly during the winter sale)
 
[quote name='ShadyAve']Metro 2033 is $9.99 and crysis is $6.99. Anyone that's familiar with the winter sale, do you think these two games will be there at an even lower price?[/QUOTE]
You can get Metro for $2 or less if you check the CAG steam trading thread
 
So is this the price point low for SR3 Complete that everyone was talking about that was on during the Summer Sale? Think I'll have to cop
 
It was a little bit more and had one or two DLC variations. This one is a buck cheaper and I think comes without the Unlockable DLC (which is sort of pointless, anyway... and breaks the game if you actually want to earn stuff legitimately).
 
still hoping for a 75% off on ys games. i am sort of tempted by the saints row 3rd mega pack but think it will be cheaper next month. or maybe next summer.

really, the base price on the saints row will drop, it might take a year or 2(or 3). eventually fallout 3 goty was $5, oblivion was $5 etc

even if i buy nothing else, i am happy with $2.50 kotor 2 and $7.50 gods and kings for civ v
 
[quote name='MC Kage']So is this the price point low for SR3 Complete that everyone was talking about that was on during the Summer Sale? Think I'll have to cop[/QUOTE]


yes, i am going to wait for it to be cheaper
 
[quote name='voldak']Will that Skyrim from Microsoft activate on Steam?[/QUOTE]

Yes it's Steamworks so the PC version requires Steam no matter where you get it from, even box retail.
 
[quote name='Greyghost']Thanks for Skyrim Microsoft.

Skylanders and Old Republic CE with the friggin statue are $9.99. I know it's not Steam but crazy deal is a crazy deal.

Diablo III is back to the crazy Toys R Us $10 price too.

Oh and all of these have free shipping.[/QUOTE]

Incredible deal, got them all. Thanks for the heads up on the other $10 games.
 
wow glad i didnt go to bed, picked up lego batman 2, Saints Row The Third, and the NBA MLB 2k12 combo pack... very good deals, I held back on alot of others but barely
 
Picked up Skyrim. But for somebody who is almost an exclusive PC gamer now, it was the only thing that I could see in the store that I both wanted, and didn't think would be hitting $10 on steam fairly soon. Thus it was the only thing for me that was worth the effort of picking up.

A few years ago I would have dropped $100 easy in this sale. Steam has spoiled me.
 
Got Skyrim, too. The free shipping makes it all the more hilarious. Doubt we'll see Skyrim this low on the main DD stores for another six months or so.
 
[quote name='Mooby']Got Skyrim, too. The free shipping makes it all the more hilarious. Doubt we'll see Skyrim this low on the main DD stores for another six months or so.[/QUOTE]

Yes, I dare say that because of this, I can forgive Microsoft for Windows ME.
 
[quote name='dracula']yes, i am going to wait for it to be cheaper[/QUOTE]

What sale/price you expecting? thinking about just going with the current price.

Mooby - thanks for the info


& lol, Old Republic CE sold out with the quickness. Would have liked that, could've gotten it but didn't realize it had a statue lol.
already have Skyrim & Diablo from the TRU sale so hopefully people can enjoy those.
Tho D3 doesn't show up on the PC games list. I had to look on Google to find the link to it.

That's the lowest I've seen Future Soldier too, and Fallout: NV Ultimate, tempting...
 
[quote name='sunghost']You're hard to please![/QUOTE]


Nah I just have a lot of disdain for Blizzard. I got a hundred or so hours out of TL2 a couple months ago -- gave me relatively the same experience without all the D3 negatives.
 
Missed Skyrim (not a big worry, since I already own it, but would've made a great $10 gift), but picked up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 since I hadn't seen it that low before.

Diablo III is also already out of stock.
 
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