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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


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.
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?

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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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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
  • 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
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  • 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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Deal of the Day seems to be Crazy Machines "Everything Pack" but the whole pack is 39. bucks but the link is for CM2 for 9.99 wonder if the whole pack will be on sale or just CM2
 
[quote name='drakesvg']Deal of the Day seems to be Crazy Machines "Everything Pack" but the whole pack is 39. bucks but the link is for CM2 for 9.99 wonder if the whole pack will be on sale or just CM2[/QUOTE]
It's fixed now
 
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[quote name='utopianmachine']I'm glad there's been nothing as part of the daily deals to interest me since the Steam summer sale.[/QUOTE]

Same here. Gives me time to chip away at the backlog and to save some money. Even though I did just spent $15ish on games this past week (humble bundle, civ5 deal, etc).
 
[quote name='M_F_A_H']I'm not glad there's been nothing as part of the daily deals to interest me since the Steam summer sale.[/QUOTE]

Did you not buy half a year's supply of games then? I know I sure did.
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']Woo Hoo. PC just upgraded. Now I can my Steam all my games again (and any new game) and not just the Beat Hazard because that runs on anything.

I just need to download everything on a 125 kb/sec connection :cry:.

Also would love to hear impressions for EYE. Looks interesting.[/QUOTE]

Congrats bro! Add me on Steam and let's play with eachother. :lol:


[quote name='meatwad3000']Thinking about picking up Vampire the masquerade for $5 is it worth getting?[/QUOTE]

Prepare your anus. For real though. Buy it. Go back a few pages and see everyone get geek boners over this deal.
 
[quote name='meatwad3000']Thinking about picking up Vampire the masquerade for $5 is it worth getting?[/QUOTE]
My view is a game that's discussed like this one is is worth a shot at 5 dollars and as a worst case scenario is a learning experience.
 
Bob Came In Pieces is the deal today (50% off) $9.99 $4.99

Metacritic Score 73

It's a pretty decent action/puzzle game. I think it's worth the price, but it's been $2.00 and $2.50 at various times in the past.
 
[quote name='AbramJ23']man the daily deals have been some poo lately..[/QUOTE]

Well, that's like, your opinion man. I thought the Capsized and Shattered Horizon (if you got in on a 4-pack) deals were decent enough.
 
Capsized is a great little game, but the mouse movement seems extraordinarily sluggish. Nothing else seems slow, just the mouse. There doesn't seem to be any in-game options to adjust mouse sensitivity either.
 
[quote name='etcrane']I would also be in for an E.Y.E. 4 pack ... so PM me or point me towards a group of 3 if you guys are interested.[/QUOTE]


I have 1 slot open for that game pm me.
 
[quote name='Genocidal']Portal 1 is 5 hours or less, and it provides solid backstory for the second one. I'd finish it before starting the second.[/QUOTE]

/agree (having finished both)

@HeSaveDave
Many of the jokes in Portal 2 refer to the first one, so you'll probably be lost. Finish the first, then go to the second. Need some help with the puzzles? I'll be glad to help you.
 
I would suggest finishing the original Portal and then waiting until the next day to start the second. Let it sink in first.
 
[quote name='Genocidal']Portal 1 is 5 hours or less, and it provides solid backstory for the second one. I'd finish it before starting the second.[/QUOTE]

More like 2 hours. People tend to not remember well how short it actually was.
 
Guys, I'm new to steam. Sometimes I see that games that I haven't downloaded pop up on my library ready to be installed. Question is, do I get charged after I install them or what the deal is?

Right now there's game called steel storm that I've never seen on my library.
 
[quote name='redshadow']I finished Portal 2 in a little over six hours. They're both roughly the same playtime, TBH.[/QUOTE]

Portal 2 is at LEAST twice as long as Portal, and that's being generous to the original. After you've played it a couple times you can blow through Portal in well under two hours.

[quote name='Vegan']More like 2 hours. People tend to not remember well how short it actually was.[/QUOTE]

I was taking into account first time playing and taking your good old time to get through it.
[quote name='Sir Daniel Fortesque']Guys, I'm new to steam. Sometimes I see that games that I haven't downloaded pop up on my library ready to be installed. Question is, do I get charged after I install them or what the deal is?

Right now there's game called steel storm that I've never seen on my library.[/QUOTE]

Steel Storm was added to HIB3. If it's in your library, you can download it without charge.
 
[quote name='Sir Daniel Fortesque']Guys, I'm new to steam. Sometimes I see that games that I haven't downloaded pop up on my library ready to be installed. Question is, do I get charged after I install them or what the deal is?

Right now there's game called steel storm that I've never seen on my library.[/QUOTE]

You're only charged when you first buy the game. After that you are never, ever charged for reinstalling your game.
 
Man, how evil would it be if Steam just had all its games listed in your library, and if you clicked "Install" or "Play", it charged you via your stored payment info?

I've always eyed Amazon's 1-click purchase button the same way one regards a venomous serpent.
 
[quote name='supershammy']I have two EVE spots open. PM me if you're interested.[/QUOTE]

Man im really happy/surprised that there is this much interest in E.Y.E we need to get a group started so we can get in on some co-op action!
 
Portal, about 4-5 hours the first time through. Portal 2 Single-player, about 10-12 hours.

It's not a race, folks... take your time. The beauty of the game is in the little details, not just the puzzles themselves.
 
[quote name='Sir Daniel Fortesque']Guys, I'm new to steam.[/QUOTE]

Welcome to the club -- isn't it great?

Sometimes I see that games that I haven't downloaded pop up on my library ready to be installed. Question is, do I get charged after I install them or what the deal is?
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Your library is a list of games you own, so you will not be charged for installing or playing games in it.

There are two reasons a game you didn't buy will appear in your library:

- It's part of a weekend trial. When this happens, the game appears in everyone's library just for the weekend (unless you buy the game at the end of the trial). Usually this will say " - x Days Left" after the title.

- It's a game that came as part of a pack. For instance, least year Team Fortress 2 Beta appeared in the libraries for everyone who bought the retail for Team Fortress 2 (or the Orange Box.) Humble Indie Bundles have often added games partway through. Don't worry about installing them -- they came with something you already purchased.

Right now there's game called steel storm that I've never seen on my library.
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Sounds like you bought the Humble Indie Bundle #3. They just added Steel Storm to the bundle, so it appeared in your library automatically.
 
I very upset that i didnt look at steam all week end and missed the sale on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
 
Naval Warfare looks like fun! I'm in! Anyone wanna co-op it soon?


I very upset that i didnt look at steam all week end and missed the sale on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
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Hey man, you can subscribe to Steam's Twitter and set it up to text message you. It will test you every day about the sales.
 
New game called Pirates of Black Cove or something like that. I was excited, but I couldn't even handle playing the demo for very long. Seems like some cool ideas but under-cooked and buggy. :( Anyone else try it?
 
[quote name='Fonz72']Naval Warfare is called Aqua on XBLA. You can download the demo there.

And the Metacritic page (Score 57) - Naval Warfare[/QUOTE]
oh wow bummer. did not realize there was no online co-op. i saw the multiplayer symbol on steam and just assumed that there was online multiplayer in addition to local co-op.

oh well at least it was only 10$ i threw away.
 
I can highly recommend Anomaly Warzone Earth, found it a refreshing take on tower defense (or the exact reverse of tower defense as it were). It is highly polished, the graphics are nice and the GUI is very nice looking and well laid out that makes the game a joy to play.
 
I played the demo to Anomaly Warzone Earth a moment ago and was totally blown away at the incredible visual and sound design. There's no sacrificing visual clarity for eye candy here; it's a beautiful balance. To mirror TestType's comment, I also found the GUI very nice looking and clear. From what I've played so far, the controls are really nice, too; snappy and quick response.

Now, pardon me while I click on... Purchase ;)
 
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