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    Can I get a list of "Steam Games" (games tied to steam, even at retail)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by masterchef341, Jan 7, 2010.

  1. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    I know all Valve games are this way.

    Also Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

    And at least the recent Total War games (empires, napoleon).

    But- I am sure there are others! Help me with a more complete list please!

    Upcoming games are also welcome on this list.
     
    masterchef341, Jan 7, 2010
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  2. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    I believe Fear 2 and Dawn of War 2 are also tied to Steam even at retail
     
    cha, Jan 7, 2010
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    I think The Last Remnant is tied to steam too
     
    Baka, Jan 8, 2010
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    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    don't think so...I have a retail version with no steam. Oh, and Audiosurf is steam only.
     
    Lanaya, Jan 8, 2010
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  5. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    there have to be more...
     
    masterchef341, Jan 8, 2010
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  6. Idyllic

    Idyllic Notebook Consultant

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    Half life 2?

    [​IMG]
     
    Idyllic, Jan 8, 2010
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  7. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    Supreme Commander 2 and Alien vs Predator
     
    Darth Bane, Jan 8, 2010
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  8. aznguyen316

    aznguyen316 Rock Chalk Jayhawk

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    https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601
     
    aznguyen316, Jan 8, 2010
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    magma_saber Notebook Consultant

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  10. aznguyen316

    aznguyen316 Rock Chalk Jayhawk

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    ooh retail games using Steamworks or need Steam to activate? gotcha.
     
    aznguyen316, Jan 8, 2010
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  11. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    actually, that is basically what i was looking for. I didn't ask the question right, because I didn't understand completely how it worked.

    I really want to know games that *can be* tied to steam from retail copies (not just adding a non-steam game, but actually able to download from their servers)

    Obviously the above lengthy list should be right on the money for that. So +rep for everyone who contributed new info.
     
    masterchef341, Jan 8, 2010
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  12. aznguyen316

    aznguyen316 Rock Chalk Jayhawk

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    yay glad to help!
     
    aznguyen316, Jan 8, 2010
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  13. some_dude

    some_dude Newbie

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    I am not sure if this helps further or if you already have your answer but have a look anyway if you wish:

    List of Steam titles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Anything ticked steamworks is an exclusive steam game (even when you purchase retail).

    Very handy list if you are purchasing games secondhand!

    toodles.
     
    some_dude, Jul 28, 2010
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  14. Syberia

    Syberia Notebook Deity

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    I know Just Cause 2 is tied to Steam even if you buy retail, that was the driving force behind my decision not to purchase it. Same goes for MW2.
     
    Syberia, Jul 28, 2010
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    As far as I know, Metro 2033 is only downloadable through Steem. Dunno if the retail is tied, tho. All I know is that it's the game that forced me to finally buckle in and download that accursed program.
     
    Histidine, Jul 28, 2010
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    Alien Swarm! And as previously mentioned, all Valve games, CoD MW2, the last two Total War games.

    Thank God Starcraft 2 isn't Steam-only.
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jul 28, 2010
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  17. Darkness62

    Darkness62 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes retail Metro 2033 is also tied to Steam.

    The upcoming Mafia II is also tied to Steam. August 10th for the demo for the those that are waiting. XD
     
    Darkness62, Jul 29, 2010
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    ...that's because it uses ActiBlizzard's own DRM scheme that is much, much worse than Steam.
     
    lowlymarine, Jul 29, 2010
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  19. Histidine

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    But it's just a touch-and-go w/ the servers...
     
    Histidine, Jul 29, 2010
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  21. aznguyen316

    aznguyen316 Rock Chalk Jayhawk

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    it's basically the same.. activate first time online, and then you can play offline... as for WoW well yeah you need to be online b/c it's an MMORPG.. other than that, same sort of DRM. I love both these methods of DRM since it allows play anywhere (with internet) with cloud saves.
     
    aznguyen316, Oct 6, 2010
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