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'''Definition of "DRM-free on Steam"''' | '''Definition of "DRM-free on Steam"''' | ||
| − | * DRM-free games on Steam are games which do not | + | * DRM-free on Steam '''does not''' refer to games which don't use an external [[Digital rights management (DRM)|DRM Solution]]. Games can be "DRM-free", but still require the Steam client to launch. The Steam client '''is DRM''' if it is required to run the game. |
| + | * DRM-free games on Steam are games which do not require the Steam client or any [[The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam|third-party DRM]] in order to launch said game's respective .exe. | ||
* DRM-free games can be moved outside of the <code>steamapps</code> folder and used freely. | * DRM-free games can be moved outside of the <code>steamapps</code> folder and used freely. | ||
* Steam does not have any official designation for games which are/aren't DRM-free - these must be tested by the editor themselves. | * Steam does not have any official designation for games which are/aren't DRM-free - these must be tested by the editor themselves. | ||
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'''What is Steamworks?''' | '''What is Steamworks?''' | ||
Revision as of 21:18, 15 October 2013
Project aim
- List all games on Steam which are DRM-free, that meaning games which can be launched without the use of the Steam client.
Instructions
- Mention "Steamworks title." in the Notes column for any DRM-free games which use Steamworks when launched through the Steam client.
- This list only refers to the Windows versions of games - OS X and Linux versions may or may not be DRM-free.
- Section headers - Games are grouped in multiple categories for ease of use. Sections are listed alphabetically under their respective header.
Definition of "DRM-free on Steam"
- DRM-free on Steam does not refer to games which don't use an external DRM Solution. Games can be "DRM-free", but still require the Steam client to launch. The Steam client is DRM if it is required to run the game.
- DRM-free games on Steam are games which do not require the Steam client or any third-party DRM in order to launch said game's respective .exe.
- DRM-free games can be moved outside of the
steamappsfolder and used freely. - Steam does not have any official designation for games which are/aren't DRM-free - these must be tested by the editor themselves.
What is Steamworks?
- Steamworks is an API for game developers. It can be used for free and is used to integrate Steam features and solutions within PC games. Steamworks is not inherently DRM, however it can be used as a part of a DRM solution. There are many games which use Steamworks and are DRM-free. These specific games will be noted.
- Steamworks-specific features such as achievements, Steam Cloud, and multiplayer will not work if Steamworks games are launched outside of the Steam client.
Discussion
- Discuss the article on its Talk page.
- Discuss DRM-free games on the "List of DRM-free games on Steam" thread on the GOG.com Community Discussions.
Other information
- The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam - A comparable list of Steam games which feature Third Party DRM.
- "List of DRM-free games on Steam" thread on the GOG.com Community Discussions - Note that some of the games listed may be outdated or outright false.
Main contacts
Developer/Publisher-Specific
Bohemia Interactive
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ARMA: Cold War Assault | Link | |
| ARMA: Gold Edition | Link | |
| ARMA II | Link | |
| ARMA II: Operation Arrowhead | Link | Includes Army of the Czech Republic, British Armed Forces and Private Military Company DLCs. |
| Take On Helicopters | Link |
Devolver Digital
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hotline Miami | Link | Steamworks title. DRM-free if you disable Steamworks when game launches. |
| Serious Sam 2 | Link | |
| Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter | Link | HD version has Steam DRM. |
| Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter | Link | HD version has Steam DRM. |
Larian Studios
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Divinity | Link | |
| Divine Divinity | Link | |
| Divinity II: Developer's Cut | Link | Free upgrade for owners of Divinity II: Ego Draconis or Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga. |
| Divinity: Dragon Commander | Link | Steamworks title. |
Paradox Development Studio
- Every Paradox Development Studio game is DRM-free and even some they publish (Paradox Interactive).
- Paradox stated many times their developed games are and will be DRM-free like this one post or by their CEO.
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game | Link | Steam and other DD have outdated v1.07 because Paradox dropped support. Download v1.08 patch and apply it. It is highly recommended by developers. After patch, game is DRM-free. |
| Crusader Kings Complete | Link | |
| Crusader Kings II | Link | Includes all expansions and DLCs. |
| Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game | Link | Steam has outdated v1.02. Download v1.03 patch from developers and read Installation notes - Steam users. After patch, game is DRM-free. |
| Europa Universalis III Complete | Link | Includes Heir to the Throne and Divine Wind expansions and all DLCs. |
| Europa Universalis IV | Link | Steamworks title. Includes all expansions and DLCs. |
| Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition | Link | |
| For The Glory: A Europa Universalis Game | Link | Download v1.2 patch in archive for DRM-free version of game. |
| Hearts of Iron 2 Complete | Link | |
| Hearts of Iron III | Link | Includes all expansions and DLCs. |
| Majesty Gold HD | Link | Run MajestyHD.exe from the HD folder.
|
| Majesty 2 | Link | |
| March of Eagles | Link | |
| Sengoku | Link | |
| Victoria I Complete | Link | |
| Victoria II | Link | Includes A House Divided and Heart of Darkness expansions and all DLCs. |
SEGA
- Every game in this list (sans Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I) is run in an emulator and is therefore DRM-free.
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SEGA Mega Drive Classics Pack | Link | Pack includes: Altered Beast, Comix Zone, Crack Down, Ecco the Dolphin, Gain Ground, Golden Axe, Shadow Dancer, Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master Space harrier II and Vectorman. |
| SEGA Mega Drive Classics Pack 2 | Link | Pack includes: Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, Bonanza Bros, Columns, Ecco Jr, Eternal Champions, Fatal Labyrinth, Galaxy Force II, Kid Chameleon, Ristar and Super Thunder Blade. |
| SEGA Mega Drive Classics Pack 3 | Link | Pack includes: Alien Storm, Bio-Hazard Battle, Columns III, Decap Attack, Ecco: The Tides of Time, ESWAT: City Under Siege, Flicky, Golden Axe II, Sword of Vermilion and Virtua Fighter 2. |
| SEGA Mega Drive Classics Pack 4 | Link | Pack includes: Alien Soldier, Gunstar Heroes, Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole, Light Crusader, Shining Force, Shining Force II, Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 2 and Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair. |
| SEGA Genesis Classics Pack 5 | Link | Pack includes: Beyond Oasis, Dynamite Headdy, Golden Axe III, Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom, Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom, Revenge of the Shinobi, Streets of Rage 3, Vectorman 2 and Wonder Boy in Monster World. |
| Sonic 3 and Knuckles | Link | |
| Sonic 3D Blast | Link | |
| Sonic Spinball | Link | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | Link | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Link | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I | Link | Steamworks title. |
| ToeJam & Earl | Link | |
| ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron | Link |
Square Enix
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dungeon Siege | Link | |
| Dungeon Siege II | Link | |
| Thief Gold | Link | |
| Thief II: The Metal Age | Link |
Ubisoft
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition | Link | Run game via DX9 launcher. |
| Far Cry 2: Fortune's Edition | Link | |
| Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East | Link | Run H5_Game.exe from binDM folder, not from bin folder.
|
| Rayman Origins | Link |
Miscellaneous
Indie
- Independent video games (commonly referred to as indie games) are made by individuals or small teams generally without video game publisher financial support.
- For independent games using Flash see Flash.
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A Virus Named TOM | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Cogs | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Dungeon Defenders | Link | Steamworks title. DRM-free if you switch it to GameSpy multiplayer mode before launching. |
| Dungeons of Dredmor | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Faerie Solitaire | Link | Steamworks title. |
| FEZ | Link | Steamworks title. Run FEZ_LaunchOption.exe to disable Steamworks so you can use DRM-free version.
|
| FTL: Faster Than Light | Link | |
| Gratuitous Tank Battles | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Gratuitous Space Battles | Link | |
| Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4 | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Snuggle Truck | Link | Steamworks title. |
| SOL: Exodus | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Sol Survivor | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Super Crate Box | Link | |
| Super Meat Boy | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Strike Suit Zero | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Super Laser Racer | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack | Link | |
| Unstoppable Gorg | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Vertex Dispenser | Link | Steamworks title. |
| VVVVVV | Link | |
| Windosil | Link | |
| Wizorb | Link | Steamworks title. |
Semi-indie
- Games developed by indie studio/developer but published by big publisher.
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bastion | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Fairy Bloom Freesia | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Trapped Dead | Link |
Other
- This list features non-indie, AAA (big publishers) and games outside publishers in separate paragraphs.
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Protocol | Link | Run Binaries\APGame.exe, not APLauncher.exe.
|
| Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition | Link | |
| Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition | Link | Base game (Dread Lords [GalCiv2.exe]) and Dark Avatar [GC2DarkAvatar.exe] expansion are DRM-free.
|
| GT Legends | Link | |
| GTR - FIA GT Racing Game | Link | |
| GTR 2 - FIA GT Racing Game | Link | |
| Painkiller Redemption | Link | |
| Saira | Link | |
| Sniper Elite | Link | |
| System Shock 2 | Link | |
| Tales of Monkey Island Complete Pack | Link | Only Chapter One. |
| The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut | Link | It has Steam DRM, but you can use CD key for the free DRM backup (you get installation files) on GOG.com. |
| The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition | Link | Steamworks title. You can use CD key for the free DRM-free backup (you get installation files) on GOG.com. |
| Worms Pinball | Link |
Flash
- DRM can't be used on Flash games (that includes AIR, too) as per Steamworks FAQ.
| Name | Store Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorium | Link | |
| Botanicula | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Flight Control HD | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Intrusion 2 | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Machinarium | Link | |
| Offspring Fling! | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Samorost2 | Link | |
| The Basement Collection | Link | Steamworks title. |
| The Binding of Isaac | Link | Steamworks title. |
| Trauma | Link |