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===Check the game's forums for DRM discussion=== | ===Check the game's forums for DRM discussion=== | ||
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− | + | # Check the game's [https://steamcommunity.com Steam Community Discussions] for details of its DRM. | |
− | # Check the game's [ | ||
# Add the game below with the relevant news post or forum topics as references. | # Add the game below with the relevant news post or forum topics as references. | ||
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{{ii}} If you're unsure about the specific DRM used, ask on the [[Talk:The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam|project talk page]] so others can help. | {{ii}} If you're unsure about the specific DRM used, ask on the [[Talk:The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam|project talk page]] so others can help. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Game prompts for making/logging into an account (Account-based DRM)|fix= |
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# Take note of the account type it asks to make. | # Take note of the account type it asks to make. | ||
# Add it to the appropriate [[#Account-based DRM|Account-based DRM]] section. Common types have their own sections. | # Add it to the appropriate [[#Account-based DRM|Account-based DRM]] section. Common types have their own sections. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Game prompts for CD/product key but not an account (Hardware-based DRM)|fix= |
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# Take note of the DRM name on the prompt(s) and add it to the appropriate [[#Hardware-based DRM|Hardware-based DRM]] section. | # Take note of the DRM name on the prompt(s) and add it to the appropriate [[#Hardware-based DRM|Hardware-based DRM]] section. | ||
# If the prompt doesn't say what DRM is used you can scan the game with [http://pid.gamecopyworld.com Protection ID] to find out. | # If the prompt doesn't say what DRM is used you can scan the game with [http://pid.gamecopyworld.com Protection ID] to find out. | ||
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|[[Darkspore]] | |[[Darkspore]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/99890/ Hub] |
|Structured like an MMO despite having single-player. No longer sold or supported as of August 23, 2013.<ref>[http://forums.darkspore.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9014 Darkspore Forums • View topic - Darkspore Delist FAQ]</ref> | |Structured like an MMO despite having single-player. No longer sold or supported as of August 23, 2013.<ref>[http://forums.darkspore.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9014 Darkspore Forums • View topic - Darkspore Delist FAQ]</ref> | ||
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|[[BattleForge]] | |[[BattleForge]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/24760/ Hub] |
|No longer playable as of October 31, 2013 due to servers being shut down.<ref>[http://www.ea.com/1/service-updates EA Service Updates]</ref> | |No longer playable as of October 31, 2013 due to servers being shut down.<ref>[http://www.ea.com/1/service-updates EA Service Updates]</ref> | ||
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|[[Dragon Age II]] | |[[Dragon Age II]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/47900/ Hub] |
|Single-player only. | |Single-player only. | ||
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|[[FIFA Manager 09]] | |[[FIFA Manager 09]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/17400/ Hub] |
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|[[FIFA Manager 10]] | |[[FIFA Manager 10]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/24850/ Hub] |
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|[[FIFA Manager 11]] | |[[FIFA Manager 11]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/47850/ Hub] |
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|[[Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning]] | |[[Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning]] | ||
|{{store link|Steam|102500|Store}} | |{{store link|Steam|102500|Store}} | ||
− | |Optional (both base game and DLC). Close login prompt(s) to skip EA Account.<ref>[ | + | |Optional (both base game and DLC). Close login prompt(s) to skip EA Account.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/102500/discussions/0/828933455827737334/ Does DLC need EA login? :: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™ General Discussions]</ref> Logging in unlocks promotional items.<ref name="Amalur account">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140719231535/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2535825 EA account required, or not? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
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|[[Mass Effect 2]] | |[[Mass Effect 2]] | ||
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|[[Need for Speed: Shift]] | |[[Need for Speed: Shift]] | ||
|{{store link|Steam|24870|Store}} | |{{store link|Steam|24870|Store}} | ||
− | | | + | |No activation or account needed for single-player |
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|[[Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed]] | |[[Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed]] | ||
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|[[Battlefield 2]] | |[[Battlefield 2]] | ||
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|[[Battlefield 2]] | |[[Battlefield 2]] | ||
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|Use [http://www.battlelog.co BF2 Battlelog] to replace the deprecated [[GameSpy]] master server. | |Use [http://www.battlelog.co BF2 Battlelog] to replace the deprecated [[GameSpy]] master server. | ||
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|[[The Scourge Project: Episode 1 and 2]] | |[[The Scourge Project: Episode 1 and 2]] | ||
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|The game is included with, and deprecated, in favor of [[Scourge: Outbreak]]. | |The game is included with, and deprecated, in favor of [[Scourge: Outbreak]]. | ||
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|{{store link|Steam|39540|Store}} | |{{store link|Steam|39540|Store}} | ||
|Supported by [http://www.gameranger.com/ GameRanger]. | |Supported by [http://www.gameranger.com/ GameRanger]. | ||
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|[[Titan Quest]] | |[[Titan Quest]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4540/ Hub] |
|Supported by [http://www.gameranger.com/ GameRanger] for both game and {{store link|Steam|4550|Immortal Throne}} expansion. | |Supported by [http://www.gameranger.com/ GameRanger] for both game and {{store link|Steam|4550|Immortal Throne}} expansion. | ||
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===Games for Windows Live=== | ===Games for Windows Live=== | ||
{{--}} Excluded from [[Steam#Family Sharing|Family Sharing]] (all GFWL types) | {{--}} Excluded from [[Steam#Family Sharing|Family Sharing]] (all GFWL types) | ||
− | {{ii}} There are two kinds of GFWL activation, [[#SSA | + | {{ii}} There are two kinds of GFWL activation, [[#Server-Side Activation (SSA) titles|Server-Side Activation (SSA)]] and [[#Legacy (Per-Title 5x5) titles|Legacy (Per-Title 5x5)]]. See the sections below for further details. |
+ | {{ii}} Both Server-Side Activation (SSA) and Legacy (Per-Title 5x5) titles can also utilize [[List of Games for Windows - LIVE games#Zero Day Piracy Protection (ZDPP)|Zero Day Piracy Protection (ZDPP)]] to prevent access to games before the release date. Protected titles are marked as such. | ||
{{--}} Not supported worldwide; outside the [http://www.xbox.com/LIVE/countries Xbox LIVE Countries and Regions] you can only use a [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Creating a local profile|local profile]], meaning no multiplayer or achievements.<ref>[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2401-HYMD-7324 Games for Windows Live and Supported Countries - Contact Support - Knowledge Base - Steam Support]</ref> | {{--}} Not supported worldwide; outside the [http://www.xbox.com/LIVE/countries Xbox LIVE Countries and Regions] you can only use a [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Creating a local profile|local profile]], meaning no multiplayer or achievements.<ref>[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2401-HYMD-7324 Games for Windows Live and Supported Countries - Contact Support - Knowledge Base - Steam Support]</ref> | ||
− | ====SSA | + | ====Server-Side Activation (SSA) titles==== |
{{ii}} Server-Side Activation (SSA) binds the product key permanently to your Microsoft account, similar to Steam. These games have no activation limits. | {{ii}} Server-Side Activation (SSA) binds the product key permanently to your Microsoft account, similar to Steam. These games have no activation limits. | ||
{{ii}} If you bind an SSA product key to an account that is not in a supported region you will lose the key (and, consequently, access to the game). | {{ii}} If you bind an SSA product key to an account that is not in a supported region you will lose the key (and, consequently, access to the game). | ||
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|[[Age of Empires Online]] | |[[Age of Empires Online]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/105430/ Hub] |
|No longer playable due to the servers being shut down on July 1, 2014.<ref>[http://ageofempiresonline.com/en/articles/blog-20130916-1 Blog | Age of Empires Online - The Rest of AOEO]</ref> | |No longer playable due to the servers being shut down on July 1, 2014.<ref>[http://ageofempiresonline.com/en/articles/blog-20130916-1 Blog | Age of Empires Online - The Rest of AOEO]</ref> | ||
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|[[Batman: Arkham City]] (non-GOTY) | |[[Batman: Arkham City]] (non-GOTY) | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/57400/ Hub] |
− | |ZDPP Title. Non-GOTY owners get GOTY version for free<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum free upgrade">[ | + | |ZDPP Title. Non-GOTY owners get GOTY version for free<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum free upgrade">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/35140/discussions/0/792924412010061823/ Non-GOTY owners getting GOTY for FREE :: Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition General Discussions]</ref> which has Steamworks DRM instead of SecuROM and GFWL.<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum DRM removed">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/35140/discussions/0/792924412014235118/ SECUROM AND GFWL IS NOW GONE!!! :: Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition General Discussions]</ref> |
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|[[Blacklight: Tango Down]] | |[[Blacklight: Tango Down]] | ||
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|[[Bulletstorm]] | |[[Bulletstorm]] | ||
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|ZDPP Title; does not support [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Creating a local profile|local profiles]] but can be played offline. | |ZDPP Title; does not support [[Games for Windows - LIVE#Creating a local profile|local profiles]] but can be played offline. | ||
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|[[Colin McRae: DiRT 2]] | |[[Colin McRae: DiRT 2]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12840/ Hub] |
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|[[DiRT 3]] | |[[DiRT 3]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/44320/ Hub] |
− | |Owners have received [[DiRT 3|DiRT 3 Complete Edition]] for free which has no GFWL. The original DiRT 3 remains in players' accounts and still uses GFWL.<ref>[ | + | |Owners have received [[DiRT 3|DiRT 3 Complete Edition]] for free which has no GFWL. The original DiRT 3 remains in players' accounts and still uses GFWL.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/321040/discussions/0/611702631209231799/ DiRT 3 Complete Edition Available Now [Free upgrade for existing DiRT 3 owners] :: DiRT 3 Complete Edition General Discussions]</ref> |
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|[[F1 2010]] | |[[F1 2010]] | ||
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/44310/ Hub] |
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|[[Fable III]] | |[[Fable III]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/105400/ Hub] |
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|[[Gotham City Impostors]] (non-Free To Play) | |[[Gotham City Impostors]] (non-Free To Play) | ||
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|[[Microsoft Flight]] | |[[Microsoft Flight]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/203850/ Hub] |
− | |Steam version works, but is no longer supported. You can use [http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ Games for Windows Marketplace] version with same Microsoft account in-game.<ref>[ | + | |Steam version works, but is no longer supported. You can use [http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ Games for Windows Marketplace] version with same Microsoft account in-game.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/203850/discussions/2/864976837955469422/#c864977025599719680 Marketplace close microsoft flight down? :: Microsoft Flight Support]</ref> |
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|[[Mortal Kombat Kollection]] | |[[Mortal Kombat Kollection]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/205350/ Hub] |
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|[[Operation Flashpoint: Red River]] | |[[Operation Flashpoint: Red River]] | ||
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|[[Section 8]] | |[[Section 8]] | ||
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|[[Virtua Tennis 4]] | |[[Virtua Tennis 4]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/71390/ Hub] |
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− | ====Legacy | + | ====Legacy (Per-Title 5x5) titles==== |
{{ii}} Simple product key check; requires internet access for online profile but does not attach the key to your Microsoft account. | {{ii}} Simple product key check; requires internet access for online profile but does not attach the key to your Microsoft account. | ||
{{ii}} Activation limit between 10-20 (usually 15) for online profiles; Microsoft support can help reset the limit but will not reset a second time; after that you will need to buy the game again. | {{ii}} Activation limit between 10-20 (usually 15) for online profiles; Microsoft support can help reset the limit but will not reset a second time; after that you will need to buy the game again. | ||
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|[[007: Quantum of Solace]] | |[[007: Quantum of Solace]] | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/10080/ Hub] |
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|[[Batman: Arkham Asylum]] (non-GOTY) | |[[Batman: Arkham Asylum]] (non-GOTY) | ||
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/35010/ Hub] |
|Single-player only; owners get free upgrade to the {{store link|Steam|35140|Game of the Year Edition}} which has Steamworks DRM instead of GFWL and SecuROM.<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum free upgrade"/> | |Single-player only; owners get free upgrade to the {{store link|Steam|35140|Game of the Year Edition}} which has Steamworks DRM instead of GFWL and SecuROM.<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum free upgrade"/> | ||
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|[[Fallout 3]] | |[[Fallout 3]] | ||
|{{store link|Steam|22300|Store}} | |{{store link|Steam|22300|Store}} | ||
− | |Single-player only, can be completely ignored (no profile/activation needed). Can be disabled with the [ | + | |Single-player only, can be completely ignored (no profile/activation needed). Can be disabled with the [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/1086 Games for Windows LIVE Disabler] mod or by running the game with the modding tool [http://fose.silverlock.org/ FOSE] (you do not need to install a mod that actually uses it). CD keys no longer generate. |
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|[[Fallout 3|Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition]] | |[[Fallout 3|Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition]] | ||
|{{store link|Steam|22370|Store}} | |{{store link|Steam|22370|Store}} | ||
− | |Single-player only, can be completely ignored (no profile/activation needed). Can be disabled with the [ | + | |Single-player only, can be completely ignored (no profile/activation needed). Can be disabled with the [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout3/mods/1086 Games for Windows LIVE Disabler] mod or by running the game with the modding tool [http://fose.silverlock.org/ FOSE] (you do not need to install a mod that actually uses it). CD keys no longer generate. Unlike Fallout 3 or other GFWL titles it can be shared via family sharing. |
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|[[FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage]] | |[[FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage]] | ||
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|[[FUEL]] | |[[FUEL]] | ||
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|[[Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights]] | |[[Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights]] | ||
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|[[Stormrise]] | |[[Stormrise]] | ||
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|[[Universe at War: Earth Assault]] | |[[Universe at War: Earth Assault]] | ||
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|[[Demonicon]] | |[[Demonicon]] | ||
|{{store link|Steam|215630|Store}} | |{{store link|Steam|215630|Store}} | ||
− | |Login prompts can be cancelled to play the game without an account.<ref>[ | + | |Login prompts can be cancelled to play the game without an account.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/215630/discussions/0/792924952553037635/#c792924952628888639 When a fight starts the game hangs :: Demonicon General Discussions]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/215630/discussions/0/792924952555324223/ kalypso launcher? :: Demonicon General Discussions]</ref> |
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|[[Disciples III: Resurrection]] | |[[Disciples III: Resurrection]] | ||
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|[[L.A. Noire]] | |[[L.A. Noire]] | ||
|{{store link|Steam|110800|Store}} | |{{store link|Steam|110800|Store}} | ||
+ | |Social Club client required for activation. Online features require an account. | ||
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+ | |[[L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files]] | ||
+ | |{{store link|Steam|722230|Store}} | ||
|Social Club client required for activation. Online features require an account. | |Social Club client required for activation. Online features require an account. | ||
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|[[The Political Machine 2012]] | |[[The Political Machine 2012]] | ||
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{{ii}} Unless otherwise noted, you should be able to access an offline mode after registering and updating the game. Without updating, the game may require a constant connection at all times. | {{ii}} Unless otherwise noted, you should be able to access an offline mode after registering and updating the game. Without updating, the game may require a constant connection at all times. | ||
{{ii}} Some of these games may have trouble with the Uplay launcher. Check [https://web.archive.org/web/20170518171725/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537801&page=110#post32030790 here] to make sure your game is updating properly. | {{ii}} Some of these games may have trouble with the Uplay launcher. Check [https://web.archive.org/web/20170518171725/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537801&page=110#post32030790 here] to make sure your game is updating properly. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This section is automated; refer to the individual game pages to add or update entries. | ||
+ | {{#ask: [[Steam AppID::+]] [[Uses DRM::Uplay]] OR [[Steam DRM::Uplay]] | ||
+ | |?Steam AppID# |+limit=1 | ||
+ | |?Developed by | ||
+ | |?Published by | ||
+ | |?Release date |+limit=1 | ||
+ | |?Available on | ||
+ | |format=template | ||
+ | |limit=100 | ||
+ | |template=The Big List/row | ||
+ | |introtemplate=The Big List/intro | ||
+ | |outrotemplate=The Big List/outro | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Other Account-based DRM=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This list does not include Free to Play (F2P) games, which almost always require a separate account, and every one of them has in game store. F2P games are found [https://store.steampowered.com/genre/Free%20to%20Play/ here]. | ||
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! scope="col" | Link | ! scope="col" | Link | ||
! scope="col" | Notes | ! scope="col" | Notes | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Age of Wonders III]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|226840|Store}} |
− | | | + | |LAN and online modes require a [https://ageofwonders.com/register/ Triumph Account]. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[AirBuccaneers]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|223630|Store}} |
− | | | + | |You need AirBuccaneers account to play game. More info [http://www.ludocraft.com/games/airbuccaneers/frequently-asked-questions/ here]. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Airline Tycoon 2]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|201490|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Account and log-in required to play (single-player included). |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[AI War: Fleet Command]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|40400|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Base game and DLC require entering the included CD keys to leave trial mode.<ref>[http://arcengames.com/arcen-store/#drm Arcen Games Store | Arcen Games]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[APOX]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|80000|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Proprietary server connection. There is no authentication, but a constant Internet connection is required for anything other than campaign, skirmish and tutorial. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Audiosurf]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|12900|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Account required for leaderboard feature. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Battle Worlds: Kronos]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|237470|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Online play requires a King Art account. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Bloody Trapland]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|257750|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires an account to play (registered in-game with the CD key).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/257750/discussions/0/558749824921309934/ Steam Family Sharing not enabled? :: Bloody Trapland General Discussions]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/257750/discussions/0/648814738435895443/ Change name? :: Bloody Trapland General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Blur]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/42640/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |Online features require registering an account in-game.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/42640/discussions/0/648814845148097649/ DRM ? :: Blur General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Caladrius Blaze]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|386770|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must be online via Steam when starting game. More [https://steamcommunity.com/app/386770/discussions/0/143387886719704629/ here]. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Cargo Commander]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|220460|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must be connected to Steam to generate new levels. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Creativerse]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|280790|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/280790/discussions/0/34095131992023075/#c34095131993695102 Multiplayer Only? :: Creativerse General Discussions]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Crysis 2]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/99830/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |Online play requires a MyCrysis account. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Crysis 2|Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|108800|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Online play requires a MyCrysis account. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Darkfall Unholy Wars]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|227400|Store}} |
− | | | + | |This game is MMO but AV account is optional and is for the support, official forums and for character deletion. If you do, then you should only register through the patcher which will link your Steam account with AV account. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Damned]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|251170|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must activate key with a 9heads Account and log in every time to play.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/251170/discussions/0/864980153175372989/ PROBLEM? CRASH? SOLUTIONS HERE! :: Damned General Discussions]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/251170/discussions/0/864980153169105929/#c864980153169881969 What kind of DRM is "9heads"? :: Damned General Discussions]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Delta Force: Xtreme 2]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|32610|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must create an account and "activate"; through the game to play. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[The | + | |[[The Elder Scrolls Online]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|306130|Store}} |
− | |Requires | + | |Requires an [https://account.elderscrollsonline.com Elder Scrolls Online account]. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Elite: Dangerous]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|359320|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires an account<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/359320/discussions/0/611702631214098318/ Still need account? :: Elite: Dangerous General Discussions]</ref> and server communication (cannot be played offline).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/359320/discussions/0/611702631213262069/ Single player offline clarifications. :: Elite: Dangerous General Discussions]</ref><ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=cea4f4cd56 Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #49]</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=58789&page=9&p=997553&viewfull=1#post997553 No Single Player offline Mode then? - Page 9]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Final Fantasy VII (2012)|Final Fantasy VII]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|39140|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Uses Square Enix online store for activation. You must create a Square Enix account and log in before you can play. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Final Fantasy VIII (2013)|Final Fantasy VIII]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|39150|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Uses Square Enix online store for activation. You must create a Square Enix account and log in before you can play. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Frozen Synapse]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|98200|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must create an account and "activate" through the game for online features. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Galaxy on Fire 2 Full HD]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|212010|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must be online via Steam when starting game. More [https://steamcommunity.com/app/212010/discussions/0/846939071071452722/ here]. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Galcon Fusion]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|44200|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires a [http://www.galcon.com/forums/login/new.php?name= Galcom.com account]; to register right-click on the game in the Steam client and choose Manage Game Account.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110713173401/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=1173561#post13811821 Steam Users' Forums - View Single Post - Galcon Registration can kiss my ♥♥♥] (retrieved)</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Gemini Wars]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|216130|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires registering an account and logging in in order to play (all game modes).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/216130/discussions/0/882964760852640574/ We need to register Steam version too to play the game? :: Gemini Wars General Discussions]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Groove Coaster for Steam]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|744060|Store}} |
− | | | + | |The game must be started while Steam is in online mode at least once every 7 days. It cannot be played offline if the 7-day limit is expired.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/744060/discussions/0/3051633726592813800/ Groove Coaster Steam support information & FAQ :: Groove Coaster for Steam General Discussions]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[The Hunter: Primal]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|322920|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/322920/discussions/0/616199347852798706/ Why no Offline? :: theHunter: Primal General Discussions]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[I, Gladiator]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|339700|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Multiplayer requires an account.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/339700/discussions/0/611702631232927074/ Dev's, reporting a bug in email system. :: I, Gladiator General Discussions]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|307960|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires login and activation with an [https://il2sturmovik.com/account/login/?next=/account/login/ IL-2 Sturmovik account].<ref>{{store link|Steam|307960|IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad on Steam}}</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Ironclad Tactics]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|226960|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Tries to connect to a server even for single player; can be overridden by setting "force offline mode" in options.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/226960/discussions/0/864979375728015284/ Anyone been able to play it? :: Ironclad Tactics General Discussions]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Interstellar Marines]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|236370|Store}} |
− | | | + | |You can optionally open an account at [https://steamcommunity.com/app/236370/discussions/0/864971765966694640/ interstellarmarines.com] for connecting your Steam account and your Interstellar Marines website account. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Kingdom Wars]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|227180|Store}} |
− | | | + | |This game is MMORTS so you need to open a separate account. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Leviathan: Warships]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|202270|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Multiplayer requires the creation of an account which is handled by Paradox servers. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Metal Drift]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|32200|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must create an account to play. There is no offline mode; you must log in to your account every time you start the game. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|241930|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Prompts for [https://wbplay.wbgames.com/en_US/shadowofmordor#/register WBPlay account] to unlock bonus content.<ref>[https://www.shadowofmordor.com/thankyou/ Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Official Site | Thank You]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/239220/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |Requires a [[Uplay]] account but does not use the Uplay client.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/239220/discussions/1/666826251128912117/#c666826251150138258 Beware of Uplay :: The Mighty Quest For Epic Loot General Discussion]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Plain Sight]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|49900|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Activation through Beatnik servers, requires log-in to play. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Planet Explorers]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|237870|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Online play requires a Planet Explorers account (optional for single player).<ref>[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1757963851/planet-explorers#project_faq_50848 Planet Explorers by Pathea Games — Kickstarter]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2013]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/221430/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |[https://id.konami.net/login.do KONAMI ID] is needed for online play. There are multiple reports like [https://steamcommunity.com/app/221430/discussions/0/828934089603950562/ this one] that you need to be online when starting game. It's not clear if you have to be online all the time. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2014]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/250870/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |[https://id.konami.net/login.do KONAMI ID] is needed for online play. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2015]] |
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/287680/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |Requires an internet connection to launch (Steam offline mode does not work).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/287680/discussions/0/620713633855209105/ Offline Launch Please!! :: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 General Discussions]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/287680/discussions/0/624075036450261814/ Offline Start :: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 General Discussions]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Pro Evolution Soccer 2016]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/375960/ Hub] |
− | + | |Requires an internet connection to launch (Steam offline mode does not work).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/375960/discussions/0/517142253862533964/ Is this game really online-only? :: Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 General Discussions]</ref> | |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Raiden IV: OverKill]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|323460|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must be online via Steam when starting game. More [https://steamcommunity.com/app/323460/discussions/0/1291817837613192949/ here]. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Resident Evil 6]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|221040|Store}} |
− | | | + | |You can optionally open an account at [http://www.residentevil.net/en/about.html Resident Evil.net] for additional features. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Resident Evil: Revelations]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|222480|Store}} |
− | | | + | |You can optionally open an account at [http://www.residentevil.net/en/about.html Resident Evil.net] for additional features. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|244050|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must activate game by making a [http://riseofflight.com Rise of Flight] account (internet connection required); see [https://steamcommunity.com/app/244050/discussions/0/846963710928796712/ step-by-step instructions].<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/244050/discussions/0/846963710928796712/ Rise of Flight: Channel Battles Edition on Steam - GUIDE :: Rise of Flight: Channel Battles Edition General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Saints Row: The Third]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|55230|Store}} |
− | | | + | |THQ account required for community features. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|227220|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must be online via Steam when starting game. Developers claim it's bug, but it's not fixed. Discussion [https://steamcommunity.com/app/227220/discussions/0/810922320206355193/ here]. |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown]] | ||
+ | |{{store link|Steam|267750|Store}} | ||
+ | |Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.<ref>[http://www.shadowrun.com/shadowrun-online/game/faq/#_Toc418692125 FAQ | Shadowrun Chronicles]</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Shattered Skies]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|447500|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires a Free Reign Entertainment account. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Sky Nations]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|310760|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires a [http://www.skynations.net/?page=account Sky Nations Account]. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Starlight Inception]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|250720|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Must be online via Steam when starting the game. Developers say this will be removed in a future update.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/250720/discussions/0/846965056700502903/#c846965056705889449 Linux/Mac Support? :: Starlight Inception General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | + | |[[Space Invaders Extreme]] | |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|744050|Store}} | |
− | + | |Always-online DRM. The game cannot be played if Steam is in offline mode.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/744050/discussions/0/1700542332323860132/ Space Invaders Extreme Steam FAQ :: Space Invaders Extreme General Discussions]</ref> | |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Stellar Impact]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|207150|Store}} |
− | | | + | |You need an account to play game. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Sword Coast Legends]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|325600|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires a [https://swordcoast.com Sword Coast Legends Account]. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Torchlight II]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|200710|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Runic account is needed for online play. More info [https://web.archive.org/web/20150331071205/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2946490 here]. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[TrackMania Nations Forever]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|11020|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Trackmania account required for online features. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[TrackMania United Forever]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|7200|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Trackmania account required for online features. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Turba]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|58400|Store}} |
− | |Account required for | + | |Account required for leaderboards. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Two Worlds|Two Worlds Epic Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|1930|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Requires an account for online multiplayer. Single player no longer requires Reality Pump activation.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/1930/announcements/detail/805395339343342884 Update for Windows, Mac and Linux versions available! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Two Worlds: Epic Edition]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Victory: The Age of Racing]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|264120|Store}} |
− | |Requires an account | + | |Requires an account on the developer's site. Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/264120/discussions/7/540732889589327150/#c540732889591920391 Internet Required? :: Victory: The Age of Racing General Discussion]</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Wargame: European Escalation]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|58610|Store}} |
− | | | + | |When you start the game, you are asked to connect to Eugen.net game server. Eugen.net handles multiplayer system, as well as friend list. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Wargame: Airland Battle]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|222750|Store}} |
− | | | + | |When you start the game, you are asked to connect to Eugen.net game server. Eugen.net handles multiplayer system, as well as friend list. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Wings of Prey]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|45300|Store}} |
− | |Requires a | + | |Requires a [http://yuplay.com/help.php?page=faq YuPlay] account for multiplayer. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[World of Diving]] |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|251890|Store}} | |
− | + | |Requires a [http://www.divegame.net World of Diving account].<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/251890/discussions/0/38596747940783477/#c38596747953358083 Chat function :: World of Diving General Discussions]</ref> | |
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− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | ==Hardware-based DRM== |
− | | | + | Hardware-based DRM uses components of the PC such as the MAC address of network adapter(s) and serial number(s) of hard drive(s) to create a hash or signature which is used for identification of the PC in the DRM activation process. When a game which incorporates this type of DRM is run, it checks that the current components of the PC match the hash/signature which was created and stored during the previously completed activation. The tolerance for matching this hash varies by game, but in general if a significant component or components of the PC which comprise the hash have changed, the DRM will require a new activation to play the game. If an activation limit exists and is reached, the game will refuse to play. In most cases where this type of DRM is used, there will be methods to either revoke activations or reset the limit so a new activation is performed. These will be noted at the bottom of their respective sections below. |
− | + | ||
− | + | ===Denuvo Anti-Tamper=== | |
− | | | + | {{ii}} Windows-only executable obfuscation DRM made by some previous employees of Sony DADC DigitalWorks.<ref>http://www.denuvo.com/#page-2</ref> OS X and Linux versions of these games do not use this DRM. |
− | + | {{ii}} Uses online activation;<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com//eula/265300_eula_0 Lords of the Fallen EULA]</ref> the game's support page can be used for manual authentication on systems without internet access.<ref>[https://support.codefusion.technology/lotf/ Lords of the Fallen - Support Page]</ref> | |
− | + | {{ii}} This section is automated; refer to the individual game pages to add or update entries. | |
− | + | {{#ask:[[Category:Games]] [[Uses DRM::Denuvo Anti-Tamper]] [[Steam AppID::+]] | |
− | + | |?Steam AppID# |+limit=1 | |
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− | + | ||
− | + | ===Reality Pump=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} DRM specific to [[Company:Reality Pump Studios|Reality Pump]] titles. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Previously listed as "Aktivierung" for some games.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130830094047/https://store.steampowered.com/app/7530 Two Worlds II Castle Defense on Steam]</ref> | |
− | + | {{ii}} This section is automated; refer to the individual game pages to add or update entries. | |
− | + | {{#ask: [[Steam AppID::+]] [[Uses DRM::Reality Pump]] | |
− | + | |?Steam AppID# |+limit=1 | |
+ | |?Developed by | ||
+ | |?Published by | ||
+ | |?Release date |+limit=1 | ||
+ | |?Available on | ||
+ | |format=template | ||
+ | |limit=100 | ||
+ | |template=The Big List/row | ||
+ | |introtemplate=The Big List/intro | ||
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+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===SecuROM=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} To revoke SecuROM activations, see [https://support.securom.com/pop_titles.html popular titles]; for EA games with SecuROM "released after May 2008" use the [http://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ EA Game Authorization Management Tool]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Activations can usually be revoked by using the <code>/revoke</code> command-line switch when running the game's main executable or launcher. If that does not work, [https://support.securom.com/contact.html contact support]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use the [https://support.securom.com/removaltool.html Removal Tool] to remove SecuROM activation information (after revoking the activations, if applicable). | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Age of Booty]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|21600|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Machine limit is raised from 5 to 20 according to the developer.<ref name="Capcom's gregl">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/45730/discussions/0/828925216424478247/#c846960628260380305 DRM! :: Dark Void Zero General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Alone in the Dark (2008)|Alone in the Dark]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|259170|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Activation limit is not known.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/259170/discussions/0/792924952982061098/#c666824796381200914 which copy protection has this version ? :: Alone in the Dark General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Batman: Arkham Asylum]] (non-GOTY) |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/35010/ Hub] |
− | + | |4 activations per month. A revoke tool is available in your Steam Tools section. Non-GOTY owners get GOTY version for free<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum free upgrade"/> which has Steamworks DRM instead of SecuROM and GFWL.<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum DRM removed"/> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Batman: Arkham City]] (non-GOTY) |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/57400/ Hub] |
− | + | |5 machine limit, 10 activations per machine. Non-GOTY owners get GOTY version for free<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum free upgrade"/> which has Steamworks DRM instead of SecuROM and GFWL.<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum DRM removed"/> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Blood Bowl (2009)|Blood Bowl]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|58520|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Local key check only. No activation or Internet connection required.<ref name="Blood Bowl LE SecuROM removed">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/58520/discussions/0/882962139289737340/#c38596747799215392 SecuROM just cost Cyanide/Focus a sale]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Blood Bowl: Dark Elves Edition]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/11170/ Hub] |
− | + | |5 machine limit. | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Cities XL 2011]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/58510/ Hub] |
− | + | |5 machine limit. | |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Colin McRae: DiRT 2]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12840/ Hub] |
− | + | |Used for CD check only. | |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Crysis]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|17300|Store}} |
− | | | + | |50 machine limit. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Crysis: Warhead]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|17330|Store}} |
− | | | + | |50 machine limit. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Dark Void]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|45710|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Machine limit is raised from 5 to 20 according to the developer.<ref name="Capcom's gregl"/> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dark Void Zero]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|45730|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Machine limit is raised from 5 to 20 according to the developer.<ref name="Capcom's gregl"/> Store page has not been updated. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[DiRT 3]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/44320/ Hub] |
− | + | |Activation limit unknown. Owners have received [[DiRT 3|DiRT 3 Complete Edition]] which does not use SecuROM. | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Fable III]] |
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/105400/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |5 activations per month. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Flock!]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|21640|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Machine limit is raised from 5 to 20 according to the developer.<ref name="Capcom's gregl"/> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[FUEL]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12800/ Hub] |
− | + | |Unlimited activations. | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Grand Theft Auto IV]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|12210|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Unlimited activations. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Grand Theft Auto IV|Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|901583|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Used in GTA IV and its expansions. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|12220|Store}} |
− | | | + | |The previous wording of "15 machine limit" is no longer on the store page, presumably because now it's unlimited. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Major League Baseball 2K9]] |
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/8840/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |Used for CD check only. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Medal of Honor (2010)|Medal of Honor]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|47790|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Single-player portion only, 5 machine limit, 1 activation added every 60 days. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Neopets: Puzzle Adventure]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/21620/ Hub] |
− | + | |5 machine limit. | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[The Sims Medieval]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/102820/ Hub] |
− | + | |5 machine limit using new "Content Protection" by "Sony DADC Austria AG".<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/news/5984/ News - The Sims Medieval Update Released]</ref> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Test Drive Unlimited 2]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|9930|Store}} |
− | | | + | |4 machine limit. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Tron: Evolution]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|315440|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Activation limit unknown. |
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===StarForce/ACTControl=== | ||
+ | ====StarForce ProActive==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} StarForce ProActive is contained to the folder of the game using it. It does not make registry entries or install drivers. [http://proactive.star-force.com/2.0/userinfo.php Activation/deactivation instructions] | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[DCS: A-10C Warthog]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/61010/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |10 machine limit. After 10 activations, 1 more is generated in a month.<ref>[http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=59002 StarForce AAA Technology on Warthog - ED Forums]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[DCS: Black Shark]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/61000/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |8 activations and 10 deactivations.<ref>[http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=568704&postcount=3 ED Forums - View Single Post - DCS: Black Shark User FAQ]</ref> FAQ does not mention whether activations regenerate. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[DCS World]] (all DLC) |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|223750|Store}} |
− | | | + | |DRM on each individual DLC instead of base game.<ref>[http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1568278&postcount=30 ED Forums - View Single Post - Deactivate module in DCS World]</ref> Each DLC has a 10 machine activation limit and 10 deactivations. After no activations remain, 1 more is generated in a month. |
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====ACTControl==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://actcontrol.net ACTControl] is a fork of StarForce AAA Protection. It is unknown if this is either a genuine fork or a replacement of StarForce. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Games can be activated/deactivated with <code>ACPC.EXE</code> in the installation folder or with the online [http://activate.actcontrol.net activation page]. | ||
+ | |||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Disciples III: Reincarnation]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|10270|Store}} |
− | | | + | |5 machine limit for Toolkit editor only. The main game does not require activation or an Internet connection. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Postal 3]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|10220|Store}} |
− | | | + | |2 machine limit. Use [http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?topic=1715.0 POSTAL III NODRM] to remove.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/10220/discussions/0/630799997366609414/ Windows 8.1 DRM fix - works perfectly!!! :: Postal 3 General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Pro Cycling Manager 2012]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/210990/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |5 machine limit |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Pro Cycling Manager 2013]] |
− | |{{ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/219800/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |5 machine limit |
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===TAGES/SolidShield=== | ||
+ | ====TAGES==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} TAGES does not support revoking activations;<ref>http://www.tagesprotection.com/activation.htm#revoke</ref> activations automatically regenerate on a timer, usually one every 30 days. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use [http://www.tagesprotection.com/main.htm?page=5.5.htm TagesSetup] to remove the TAGES drivers from your computer. | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/9860/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |3 machine limit, 1 activation added back every 30 days.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130326175517/https://store.steampowered.com/app/9860 The Chronicles of Riddick™ Assault on Dark Athena on Steam]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[nail'd]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|40380|Store}} |
− | | | + | |3 machine limit, 1 activation added back every 30 days. 5 revocations allowed per month. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[James Cameron's Avatar: The Game]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/33280/ Hub] |
− | + | |3 machine limit, 1 activation added back every 30 days. | |
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− | == | + | ====SolidShield==== |
− | + | {{ii}} SolidShield is TAGES' new DRM technology. It is presumed that this is their replacement for TAGES. | |
+ | {{ii}} To revoke activations for EA games with SolidShield "released after May 2008" use the [http://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ EA Game Authorization Management Tool]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} To revoke activations for other games use the executable in the installation folder (usually called <code>activation.exe</code>); see [http://www.solidshield.com/docs/activation-and-revocation-client/ Activation and revocation client] for further details. | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[A Game of Thrones - Genesis]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|58550|Store}} |
− | | | + | |5 machine limit. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Anno 2070]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|48240|Store}} |
− | | | + | |3 machine limit.<ref>[https://twitter.com/UbisoftSupport/status/292270424748867584 Twitter / UbisoftSupport: @LuckiestLion Yes, there is ...]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/48240/discussions/0/648814843360694374/ Solid Shield during Install + UPlay and Other Notes. :: Anno 2070 General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Crysis 2]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/99830/ Hub] |
− | + | |5 machine limit. {{store link|Steam|108800|Maximum Edition}} has SolidShield, but it does not appear to impose restrictions. | |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Dead Space 2]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|47780|Store}} |
− | | | + | |5 machine limit. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed]] |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|47920|Store}} | |
− | + | |5 machine limit. | |
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− | |5 machine | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | === | + | ===Other Hardware-based DRM=== |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Arma 3]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|107410|Store}} |
− | | | + | |DEGRADE (ex-FADE) is an invisible, ingame, check of CD key. No activation limit. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Doom Rails]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|41400|Store}} |
− | | | + | |[http://www.oreans.com/themida.php Themida]. 5 machine limit. |
|- | |- | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[Football Manager 2009]] |
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/10540/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |Uniloc, 5 machine limit. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Fritz Chess 14]] |
− | |[ | + | |{{store link|Steam|276750|Store}} |
− | + | |Online activation with serial key, 3 machine limit.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/276750/announcements/detail/119682468370804815 Follow-up to incorrect serial keys announcement - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Fritz Chess 14]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/276750/discussions/0/613936673560446808/#c613936673561208426 DRM? :: Fritz Chess 14 General Discussions]</ref> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[L.A. Noire|L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|110800|Store}} |
− | | | + | |GameShield IronWrap & Patcher. Machine limit explicitly not available per Rockstar policy, but is likely unlimited on Steam.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518170411/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537801&page=102#post31406160 Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 102 - Steam Users' Forums]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Max Payne 3]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|204100|Store}} |
− | | | + | |GameShield IronWrap & Patcher. Machine limit explicitly not available per Rockstar policy. Likely 15 activation limit and verifying install via Steam counts toward activation limit. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Monster Trucks Nitro]] |
− | |[http:// | + | |{{store link|Steam|16620|Store}} |
− | + | |Activated through RedLynx servers. Activation limit exists, but is unknown and can be reset.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110415003355/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=984048 Says I used my key on too many computers and will not work. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Spectromancer]] |
− | |[ | + | |{{store link|Steam|22500|Store}} |
− | + | |Proprietary activation method though CD key. 5 machine limit. To reset your activation limit, [mailto:support@spectromancer.com contact support]. | |
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− | | | + | |
+ | ==Inert DRM== | ||
+ | Some games on Steam contain remnants of DRM that has been removed (e.g. [[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky]] or [[Dead Space]]) or DRM files which are not used unless you attach a DRM expansion pack or DLC to the game. The DRM files do nothing, install nothing and are completely inert unless otherwise noted. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===SecuROM=== | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" style="width: 100%" | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Arcania: Gothic 4]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|39690|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM. Installs files that can be safely removed without the Removal Tool.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518170735/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537801&page=104#post31729685 Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 104 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Batman: Arkham Asylum|Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|35140|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM patched out of main executable; SecuROM <code>paul.dll</code> remains but does nothing and the game still works if it is deleted.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518182630/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537801&page=137#post35012282 Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 137 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Cities XL 2012]] |
− | |[ | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/201760/ Hub] |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Crysis: Warhead]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|17330|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Crysis Wars is inert. Crysis: Warhead itself is still active. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dead Space]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|17470|Store}} |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dark Messiah of Might and Magic|Dark Messiah of Might & Magic]] |
− | |[ | + | |{{store link|Steam|2100|Store}} |
− | + | |SecuROM 7 on single player executable.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/2100/discussions/0/864979008697768063/ Why does steam not mention secuROM? :: Dark Messiah of Might & Magic Single Player General Discussions]</ref> Appears to be inactive.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518181125/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537801&page=135#post34929036 Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 135 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Divinity II: Developer's Cut|Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/58540/ Hub] |
− | + | |SecuROM removed for 1.4.9.70 patch; owners got a free copy of {{store link|Steam|219780|Developer's Cut}} on October 29, 2012 which is DRM free.<ref name="Divinity 2: Developer's Cut">[http://www.larian.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=458771#Post458771 Divinity 2: Developer's Cut and Anthology on Steam - Larian Studios forums]</ref> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|99100|Store}} |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Far Cry 2|Far Cry 2: Fortune's Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|19900|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM removed in 1.03 update despite store page's notes, but some files still remain. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[F.E.A.R.]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|21090|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM is activated on launching (the now defunct) multiplayer. The singleplayer parts of the game contain no third party DRM. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Gothic II|Gothic II: Gold Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|39510|Store}} |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Hospital Tycoon]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|11590|Store}} |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Kohan: Ahriman's Gift]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|97120|Store}} |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Legendary]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|16730|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM patched out of main executable; SecuROM <code>paul.dll</code> remains but does nothing and the game still works if it is deleted. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Men of War]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|7830|Store}} |
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− | + | |[[The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom]] | |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|40930|Store}} | |
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+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Overlord (2007)|Overlord]] | ||
+ | |{{store link|Steam|11450|Store}} | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[SpellForce: The Order of Dawn|SpellForce – Platinum Edition]] | ||
+ | |{{store link|Steam|39540|Store}} | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Split Second]] |
− | |[ | + | |{{store link|Steam|297860|Store}} |
− | + | |SecuROM <code>paul.dll</code> is included but appears to be unused (game still works if it is deleted).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/297860/discussions/0/613937943118888152/#c613937943129415484 Really? SecuROM? :: Split/Second General Discussions]</ref> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Star Wars: Republic Commando]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|6000|Store}} |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|20920|Store}} |
− | |DRM on | + | |SecuROM was removed via 1.1 patch for retail. Steam version has inert files. Game is DRM free and you can use CD key for the free DRM free backup on [https://www.gog.com/witcher/backup GOG.com] and for the bonus content. |
|} | |} | ||
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− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|46480|Store}} |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Gothic 3]] |
− | |[ | + | |{{store link|Steam|39500|Store}} |
− | + | |SolidShield | |
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+ | |[[Jack Keane]] | ||
+ | |{{store link|Steam|12340|Store}} | ||
+ | |SolidShield | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Risen]] | ||
+ | |{{store link|Steam|40300|Store}} | ||
+ | |TAGES. Delete TAGES files in <code>Redist</code> and <code>bin</code> subfolders to prevent installation.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/40300/discussions/0/882962139461536196/#c882962698568137272 Do this step before installing Risen :: Risen General Discussions]</ref> Use [http://www.tagesprotection.com/main.htm?page=5.5.htm TagesSetup] to remove if already installed. | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Silverfall]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|4420|Store}} |
− | | | + | |TAGES |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|20510|Store}} |
− | | | + | |TAGES |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Alpha Protocol]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|34010|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Uniloc removed in patch 1.1.<ref>[http://www.actiontrip.com/news/alpha-protocol-pc-patched/120110_6 Alpha Protocol PC Patched]</ref> Some unused files remain. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Fairy Tale About Father Frost, Ivan and Nastya]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|289320|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Russian Steam version has inactive remnants of some sort of DRM in files <code>mrazik_dir.res</code>, <code>mrazik_vdir.res</code>, and <code>mrazik_cd1_an.res</code>. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Toy Soldiers]] |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|98300|Store}} | |
− | + | |Games for Windows Live was removed from launching menu, although the files and dependencies are still downloaded and installed. CD keys no longer generate and the game can be now shared via family sharing. The GFWL version can be launched by running <code>Game.exe</code> in the installation folder.<ref>[https://steamdb.info/app/98300/history/?changeid=1598418 SteamDB change #1598418]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/98300/discussions/0/412447613560675066/ How do you load GFWL version? :: Toy Soldiers General Discussions]</ref> | |
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− | == | + | ==Removed DRM== |
+ | {{++}} These games had DRM in retail form, or had it on digital storefronts in the past, but it has been entirely removed; these are listed below to help cautious shoppers. | ||
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Company:Telltale Games|All games from Telltale Games]] |
− | | | + | |[https://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Telltale%20Games&category1=998s Store] |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on retail and some other digital distributors. Exceptions are The Walking Dead and Poker Night series (Steamworks). |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon - Enhanced Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|228400|Store}} |
− | |[ | + | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] removed in April 1, 2014 update.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/228400/announcements/detail/1534903873486601379 Ace Combat Assault Horizon enhanced Edition title Update - Game for Windows Live functionalities replaced by Steamworks funtionalities.]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Angry Birds Space]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|210550|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Proprietary activation system on the Angry Birds shop and retail. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Anno 1404]]/[[Dawn of Discovery]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|33250|Store}} |
− | | | + | |TAGES removed by applying latest retail patch. Steam version without TAGES as of April 24, 2014.<ref name="Anno 1404">[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=109197378&postcount=16224 NeoGAF - View Single Post - STEAM | April 2014 - Insert witty title here.]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Anno 1404]]/[[Dawn of Discovery|Dawn of Discovery: Venice]] Expansion |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|33350|Store}} |
− | | | + | |TAGES removed by applying latest retail patch. Steam version without TAGES as of April 24, 2014.<ref name="Anno 1404"/> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Anomaly Warzone Earth]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|91200|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM removed via patch. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Arma: Armed Assault]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|2780|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM removed via patch. Game is DRM free. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Arma 2]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|33900|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM and [[Wikipedia:FADE|FADE]] removed via patch. Game is DRM free. |
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− | + | |[[Arma 2|Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead]] | |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|33930|Store}} |
− | + | |SecuROM removed via patch. Game is DRM free. | |
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− | + | |[[Assassin's Creed Brotherhood]] | |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|48190|Store}} | |
− | + | |SolidShield on other digital distributors. | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Batman: Arkham Asylum|Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|200260|Store}} |
− | |SecuROM | + | |GFWL and SecuROM removed.<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum DRM removed"/> Non-GOTY owners get GOTY upgrade for free.<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum free upgrade"/> Retail/GFWL keys added to Steam DB for activation. |
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− | |[[Batman: Arkham | + | |[[Batman: Arkham City|Batman: Arkham City GOTY]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|200260|Store}} |
− | |SecuROM | + | |GFWL and SecuROM removed.<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum DRM removed"/> Non-GOTY owners get GOTY upgrade for free.<ref name="Batman: Arkham Asylum free upgrade"/> Retail/GFWL keys added to Steam DB for activation. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Battle vs. Chess]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|211050|Store}} |
− | | | + | |GFWL on retail (EU only). US edition of the game – Check vs Mate – does not have GFWL. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|24960|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on launch (also disc check for retail). SecuROM later removed with patches (522175 for Steam version and 795745 for retail)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100609233059/http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/01/26/BFBC2-PC-Copy-Protection.aspx Copy Protection for BFBC2 PC - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111126234702/http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2011/09/18/battlefield-bad-company-2-patch-for-pc-to-be-released-on-wednesday.aspx Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Patch for PC to be Released on Wednesday - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Bionic Commando (2009)|Bionic Commando]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|21670|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on retail. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Bionic Commando Rearmed]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|21680|Store}} |
− | |SecuROM | + | |SecuROM on retail. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[BioShock]] |
− | | | + | |{{store link|Steam|7670|Store}} |
− | + | |SecuROM on retail and from other digital distributors. SecuROM removed from the Steam version of the game in an update after its initial release due to outcry from customers. It was replaced with Steam's "stub" form of DRM. | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[BioShock 2]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|8850|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM and GFWL removed on October 3, 2013.<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/news/11567/ News - BioShock 2 Updated]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Blade Kitten]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|9940|Store}} |
− | |SecuROM | + | |SecuROM on retail. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|263300|Store}} |
− | | | + | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] on retail. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Borderlands]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|8980|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on other versions. Removed from base game and all DLC.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/8980/announcements/detail/175956536787509775 Borderlands update released - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Borderlands]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|19800|Store}} |
− | | | + | |StarForce on retail. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|15390|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on retail. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Civilization IV]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|3900|Store}} |
− | |SecuROM | + | |Includes {{store link|Steam|3990|Warlords}} and {{store link|Steam|8800|Beyond the Sword}} expansions. SecuROM removed via patch. Retail version is DRM free. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Codename: Panzers - Cold War]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|9850|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Tages on other versions. Tages removed from Steam version in latest patch.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/9850/announcements/detail/1876055248122039737 Patch that disables Tages activation is live - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Codename: Panzers - Cold War]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|17480|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on retail, removed from the Steam version via patch. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|24800|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on retail. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Company of Heroes]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|4560|Store}} |
− | | | + | |There is no more Relic account from 7 May as CoH series completely moved to Steamworks because of SEGA's purchase of Relic. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|9340|Store}} |
− | | | + | |There is no more Relic account from 7 May as CoH series completely moved to Steamworks because of SEGA's purchase of Relic. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|20540|Store}} |
− | | | + | |There is no more Relic account from 7 May as CoH series completely moved to Steamworks because of SEGA's purchase of Relic. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Confrontation]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|204560|Store}} |
− | | | + | |ACTControl is removed. There is still key for online play.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170518173048/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537801&page=117#post33081841 Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 117 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
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− | + | |[[Crazy Taxi (Steam)|Crazy Taxi]] | |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|71230|Store}} | |
− | + | |StarForce on retail Dreamcast Collection.<ref name="Dreamcast Collection">[http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?360666-Dreamcast-Collection-PC&p=6541967&viewfull=1#post6541967 Dreamcast Collection PC..? - Page 2]</ref> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Crysis 2|Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|108800|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SolidShield on original Crysis 2 release and on Origin.<ref>[https://www.origin.com/store/buy/crysis-2/pc-download/base-game/maximum-edition Crysis 2 Maximum Edition for PC Download | Origin]</ref> The Steam version of the game contains Steam's "stub" form of DRM in addition to SolidShield, although the SolidShield wrapping seems inert. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|211420|Store}} |
− | | | + | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] replaced with Steamworks for the Steam version.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/626329187083042093/ HOW TO: Replace Games for Windows Live functionality with Steamworks functionality in Dark Souls™ Prepare To Die Edition for PC :: Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dark Void]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|45710|Store}} |
− | | | + | |GFWL on Games on Demand (Games for Windows marketplace) version only (no longer available to purchase). |
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− | + | |[[Dead Rising 2]] | |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|45740|Store}} | |
− | + | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] replaced with Steamworks for the Steam version on March 17, 2015.<ref name="Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record now on Steam, on sale">[http://www.capcom-unity.com/gregaman/blog/2015/03/17/dead-rising-2-and-off-the-record-now-on-steam-on-sale Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record now on Steam, on sale]</ref> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dead Rising 2: Off the Record]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|45770|Store}} |
− | | | + | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] replaced with Steamworks for the Steam version on March 17, 2015.<ref name="Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record now on Steam, on sale"/> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|247660|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on GamersGate version; Steam version has only Steam DRM.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/247660/discussions/0/792924952392956094/#c792924952846183037 Securom? Seriously guys? :: Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Deus Ex: Invisible War]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|6920|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM disc check on retail. <code>SecuROM\Locale</code> registry subfolder is a harmless error remnant; no SecuROM data is written.<ref name="Ion Storm SecuROM">[https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/help_backing_up_my_steam_backlog/post12 Help! Backing up my Steam backlog..., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[DiRT 3|DiRT 3 Complete Edition]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|321040|Store}} |
− | | | + | |Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM on original version. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dragon Age II]] |
− | | | + | |[https://steamcommunity.com/app/47900/ Hub] |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on retail. |
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− | + | |[[Divinity II: Developer's Cut]] | |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|219780|Store}} | |
− | + | |Game is DRM free. Free upgrade for owners of [[Divinity II: Ego Draconis]] or [[Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga]].<ref name="Divinity 2: Developer's Cut"/> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Dreamfall: The Longest Journey]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|6300|Store}} |
− | | | + | |StarForce removed via patch. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Game of Thrones]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|208730|Store}} |
− | | | + | |ACTControl on other digital versions.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130825080811/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2704876&page=4#post30801417 Manual - Page 4 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/208730/discussions/0/846961716478601759/#c846962439211268232 DRM... still intact? :: Game of Thrones General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Gatling Gears]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|102810|Store}} |
− | | | + | |EA DRM Removed.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/102810/discussions/0/520519112498372163 EA DRM has been REMOVED!!!]</ref> |
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− | + | |[[Gotham City Impostors|Gotham City Impostors Free to Play]] | |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|206210|Store}} | |
− | + | |GFWL removed on Free To Play version. Owners of DLC from the paid version got free DLC for the Free To Play version (see [http://www.gothamcityimpostors.com/migration-to-steam Migration to Steam]). | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] |
− | |[ | + | |{{store link|Steam|12120|Store}} |
− | + | |SecuROM listed in Steam system requirements but not present in game files.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12120/discussions/0/613941122672302625/#c613941122673817786 [False alarm] Suddenly... Securom DRM listed in requirements! WTF Rockstar? :: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas General Discussions]</ref> Steam DRM removed with September 7 patch<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12120/discussions/0/34096318984412375/#c613941122653228443 Patch incoming? :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref> | |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|12110|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on retail version.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520124801/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1568120#post18391786 Do the games in the classic pack have SecuRom? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|46450|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on retail. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[GT Legends]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|44690|Store}} |
− | | | + | |StarForce on retail. Relaunched SimBin digital version (Steam exclusive) is DRM free. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[GTR - FIA GT Racing Game]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|44600|Store}} |
− | | | + | |StarForce on retail. Relaunched SimBin digital version (Steam exclusive) is DRM free. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[GTR 2 - FIA GT Racing Game]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|8790|Store}} |
− | |SecuROM | + | |SecuROM on retail. Relaunched SimBin digital version (Steam exclusive) is DRM free. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Hamilton's Great Adventure]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|42140|Store}} |
− | |SecuROM | + | |SecuROM on GamersGate. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Heroes of Might and Magic V|Heroes of Might & Magic V]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|15170|Store}} |
− | |SecuROM | + | |SecuROM on retail, but was removed with the last patch. TAGES on GamersGate. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Heroes of Might and Magic V|Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|15380|Store}} |
− | |SecuROM | + | |SecuROM on retail. TAGES on GamersGate. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Hitman: Blood Money]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|6860|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SecuROM on retail and GamersGate. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover]] |
− | |{{store link|Steam| | + | |{{store link|Steam|63950|Store}} |
− | | | + | |SolidShield removed via patch. |
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− | |[[ | + | |[[Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet]] |
− | + | |{{store link|Steam|205730|Store}} | |
− | + | |Games for Windows Live replaced by Steamworks in update.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=728413 GFWL Removed from Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet on Steam - NeoGAF]</ref> | |
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|{{store link|Steam|105420|Store}} | |{{store link|Steam|105420|Store}} | ||
− | |Replaced [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] with Steamworks.<ref>[ | + | |Replaced [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] with Steamworks.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/105420/announcements/detail/1407687862584831495 Steamworks update! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Ms. Splosion Man]</ref> LIVE version is still available through the Betas tab.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/105420/discussions/0/522729358512938354/#c45350244936638030 Ms. Splosion Man Steamworks :: Ms. Splosion Man General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] removed in Steamworks update on December 3, 2014.<ref>[ | + | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] removed in Steamworks update on December 3, 2014.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/RedFactionGuerrilla/announcements/detail/168086566375667735 Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition LIVE - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Red Faction: Guerrilla Steam Edition]</ref> Legacy LIVE version is still available through the Betas tab. |
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− | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] removed in Steamworks update.<ref>[ | + | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] removed in Steamworks update.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/15620/discussions/0/616187203947612034/ Dawn of War II Patch Notes and Updates :: Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War® II General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] removed in Steamworks update.<ref>[ | + | |[[Games for Windows - LIVE]] removed in Steamworks update.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/20570/discussions/0/616187203947439283/ Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising Patch Notes/Updates :: Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War® II - Chaos Rising™ General Discussions]</ref> |
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− | |TAGES removed from all versions in patch 2.5.<ref>[http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=261633 egosoft.com :: View topic - X3: Terran Conflict 2.5 has arrived!]</ref><ref>[ | + | |TAGES removed from all versions in patch 2.5.<ref>[http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=261633 egosoft.com :: View topic - X3: Terran Conflict 2.5 has arrived!]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/2820/discussions/0/864979455349169018/ Do the Steam versions of the X series of games have DRM? :: X3: Terran Conflict General Discussions]</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:30, 24 June 2018
Project aim
- Offer a complete list of games available for purchase on Steam which have external DRM associated with them in addition to or in lieu of the various forms of Steam's native DRM.
Instructions
- Refer to the How to contribute section for information on adding games to this article.
- Included with the games are the DRM schemes involved, the issues and hindrances you might encounter due to this DRM, and what you can do to prevent DRM from interfering with your gaming experience.
Discussion
- Discuss the project on the Talk page.
Other information
- "Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM" Steam Users' Forums thread - Original thread on this topic, all discussion has henceforth been moved to this wiki article.
- The Big List of DRM-Free Games on Steam - A comparable list of Steam games which do not feature any sort of DRM.
- DISCLAIMER: There are many games that have their own in-game store. There are also many games with DLC managed not by Steam but by the publishers themselves. These are NOT included in this list because, as previously stated, the products on these lists are available for purchase on Steam. Using non-Steam products on Steam products must be done at your own risk.
Main contacts
How to contribute
- This list covers many games already but it is still missing some games and may have outdated information.
- Please reference your additions so others can easily verify their accuracy.
- Games that never had third-party DRM are omitted from this list; this includes sequels to the games listed here.
Check the game's forums for DRM discussion
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Investigate DRM for your games
- If you're unsure about the specific DRM used, ask on the project talk page so others can help.
Game prompts for making/logging into an account (Account-based DRM) |
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Game prompts for CD/product key but not an account (Hardware-based DRM) |
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Account-based DRM
DRM associated with accounts is weaker than most but still present, requiring online activation via CD key to access online services such as multiplayer and profile stats. These games require you to activate the game through their servers and use their accounts to activate the game, and many require these accounts to access the game. For single-player games, account-based DRM often does not affect the game to any real degree, as you can play them with an offline profile without activation. Because of this, many consider single-player account-based DRM to not be DRM at all because it does not require any contact beyond having the packages installed; no Internet connection is required. Games falling into this “single-player only” category will be marked as such.
Codemasters RaceNet
- Used for multiplayer and community features in newer Codemasters racing games after Codemasters switched from Games for Windows Live to Steamworks for DRM.
- Completely optional; if you don't play online you can simply ignore it. More about it here.
- Currently available for Family Sharing.
Name | Link | Notes |
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DiRT Showdown | Store | |
F1 2012 | Store | |
F1 2013 | Store | |
F1 2014 | Store | |
F1 Race Stars | Store | |
GRID 2 | Store | |
GRID Autosport | Store |
EA Accounts
EA Accounts exist for two purposes:
To activate and run the game. This requires a constant Internet connection, even in single-player modes. The benefit to this, however, is that DLC, if it exists, is more easily managed than below.
To access online features, including DLC. In this case, the EA account is not required to access single-player (in some cases, it may be required to activate the game). For DLC, however, the game will require an account either way.
This list will be categorized as such, as well as games that use EA Classic accounts. Single-player games in the latter category will be specially marked, either as an option or exclusively single-player.
Constant Connection Required
Name | Link | Notes |
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Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight | Store | |
Darkspore | Hub | Structured like an MMO despite having single-player. No longer sold or supported as of August 23, 2013.[1] |
Activation, Online Services, DLC
EA Classic Account
Name | Link | Notes |
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Battlefield 2 | Hub |
GameSpy
- GameSpy online services were shut down on May 31, 2014 (June 30, 2014 for Electronic Arts titles).[5][6]
- Most GameSpy games can be played online through alternate methods; see the game pages for details.
- GameSpy is not DRM; however, since some multiplayer features are dependent on GameSpy for these games, they are listed here.
Games for Windows Live
- Excluded from Family Sharing (all GFWL types)
- There are two kinds of GFWL activation, Server-Side Activation (SSA) and Legacy (Per-Title 5x5). See the sections below for further details.
- Both Server-Side Activation (SSA) and Legacy (Per-Title 5x5) titles can also utilize Zero Day Piracy Protection (ZDPP) to prevent access to games before the release date. Protected titles are marked as such.
- Not supported worldwide; outside the Xbox LIVE Countries and Regions you can only use a local profile, meaning no multiplayer or achievements.[7]
Server-Side Activation (SSA) titles
- Server-Side Activation (SSA) binds the product key permanently to your Microsoft account, similar to Steam. These games have no activation limits.
- If you bind an SSA product key to an account that is not in a supported region you will lose the key (and, consequently, access to the game).
Name | Link | Notes |
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Age of Empires Online | Hub | No longer playable due to the servers being shut down on July 1, 2014.[8] |
Batman: Arkham City (non-GOTY) | Hub | ZDPP Title. Non-GOTY owners get GOTY version for free[9] which has Steamworks DRM instead of SecuROM and GFWL.[10] |
Blacklight: Tango Down | Store | |
Bulletstorm | Hub | ZDPP Title; does not support local profiles but can be played offline. |
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 | Hub | |
DiRT 3 | Hub | Owners have received DiRT 3 Complete Edition for free which has no GFWL. The original DiRT 3 remains in players' accounts and still uses GFWL.[11] |
F1 2010 | Hub | |
F1 2011 | Store | |
Fable III | Hub | |
Gotham City Impostors (non-Free To Play) | Hub | |
Lost Planet 2 | Store | ZDPP Title. Online activation required only for multiplayer. |
Microsoft Flight | Hub | Steam version works, but is no longer supported. You can use Games for Windows Marketplace version with same Microsoft account in-game.[12] |
Mortal Kombat Kollection | Hub | |
Operation Flashpoint: Red River | Store | |
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City | Store | |
Section 8 | Hub | |
Section 8: Prejudice | Store | |
Street Fighter X Tekken | Store | |
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends | Store | |
Tron: Evolution | Store | |
Virtua Tennis 4 | Hub |
Legacy (Per-Title 5x5) titles
- Simple product key check; requires internet access for online profile but does not attach the key to your Microsoft account.
- Activation limit between 10-20 (usually 15) for online profiles; Microsoft support can help reset the limit but will not reset a second time; after that you will need to buy the game again.
Name | Link | Notes |
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007: Quantum of Solace | Hub | |
Batman: Arkham Asylum (non-GOTY) | Hub | Single-player only; owners get free upgrade to the Game of the Year Edition which has Steamworks DRM instead of GFWL and SecuROM.[9] |
Battlestations Pacific | Store | |
The Club | Store | |
Fallout 3 | Store | Single-player only, can be completely ignored (no profile/activation needed). Can be disabled with the Games for Windows LIVE Disabler mod or by running the game with the modding tool FOSE (you do not need to install a mod that actually uses it). CD keys no longer generate. |
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition | Store | Single-player only, can be completely ignored (no profile/activation needed). Can be disabled with the Games for Windows LIVE Disabler mod or by running the game with the modding tool FOSE (you do not need to install a mod that actually uses it). CD keys no longer generate. Unlike Fallout 3 or other GFWL titles it can be shared via family sharing. |
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage | Store | |
FUEL | Hub | |
Grand Theft Auto IV | Store | Can be disabled with the XLiveLess mod. |
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City | Store | Can be disabled with the XLiveLess mod. |
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights | Hub | |
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men | Store | |
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition | Store | A non-GFWL version is available (de facto Steamworks because of VAC protection) but note that it lacks the extra content of the Colonies Edition. |
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes | Store | |
Stormrise | Hub | |
Street Fighter IV | Store | An updated, Steamworks version, Ultra Street Fighter IV is available. |
Universe at War: Earth Assault | Hub | |
Vancouver 2010 | Store |
Kalypso Launcher
- You can install and play these games without any kind of internet connection (see About Kalypso Launcher).[13]
Name | Link | Notes |
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Airline Tycoon 2 | Store | |
Anna - Extended Edition | Store | Linux version does not require launcher and does not even require Steam to play. |
Dark | Store | |
Demonicon | Store | Login prompts can be cancelled to play the game without an account.[14][15] |
Disciples III: Resurrection | Store | |
DUNGEONS - Steam Special Edition | Store | |
Dungeons - The Dark Lord | Store | |
The First Templar - Steam Special Edition | Store | |
Omerta - City of Gangsters | Store | |
Patrician IV - Steam Special Edition | Store | |
Pole Position 2012 | Store | |
Rise of Venice | Store | |
Tropico 4 - Steam Special Edition | Store |
ManiaPlanet
- Every new Nadeo game requires ManiaPlanet account. More about account can be read here.
Name | Link | Notes |
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ShootMania: Storm | Store | |
TrackMania 2: Canyon | Store | |
TrackMania 2: Stadium | Store | |
TrackMania 2: Valley | Store |
Rockstar Games Social Club
- About Rockstar Games Social Club.
- Excluded from Family Sharing.
Name | Link | Notes |
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Grand Theft Auto IV | Store | Does not use the Social Club client.[16] Online features require an account. |
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | Store | Log-in is required only for multiplayer. Log-in not required for singleplayer. |
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City | Store | Log-in is required only for multiplayer. Log-in not required for singleplayer. |
Grand Theft Auto V | Store | Social Club client and account required for "activation, online play, and periodic entitlement verification".[17] |
L.A. Noire | Store | Social Club client required for activation. Online features require an account. |
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files | Store | Social Club client required for activation. Online features require an account. |
Max Payne 3 | Store | Requires both Social Club client and an account for activation and online features. |
Stardock Account
Stardock distributed their games via Impulse. After they sold it to GameStop in March 2011, Stardock introduced account system for their games to distribute patches and for the official support on forums. Their older games are de facto DRM free after registration, and those games are noted. You can download them any time from your Stardock account. In 2012, Stardock switched to Steamworks because of multiplayer. Those games can't be downloaded from Stardock, only from Steam.
Name | Link | Notes |
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Demigod | Store | After registration, game is de facto DRM free. |
Fallen Enchantress | Store | After registration, game is de facto DRM free. |
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes | Store | |
Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition | Store | Only needed for Twilight of the Arnor [GC2TwilightOfTheArnor.exe] expansion pack. After registration, expansion is de facto DRM free. Base game (GalCiv2.exe ) and Dark Avatar expansion (GC2DarkAvatar.exe ) are DRM free (registration is not needed at all). If you register game, it can be only launched via GC2TwilightOfTheArnor.exe .
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The Political Machine 2012 | Hub | |
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion | Store | |
Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity | Store | After registration, base game and both expansions (Entrenchment and Diplomacy) are de facto DRM free. |
Uplay
- Uplay is a digital distribution, DRM, multiplayer and communications service created by Ubisoft.
- Unless otherwise noted, you should be able to access an offline mode after registering and updating the game. Without updating, the game may require a constant connection at all times.
- Some of these games may have trouble with the Uplay launcher. Check here to make sure your game is updating properly.
- This section is automated; refer to the individual game pages to add or update entries.
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Other Account-based DRM
- This list does not include Free to Play (F2P) games, which almost always require a separate account, and every one of them has in game store. F2P games are found here.
Name | Link | Notes |
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Age of Wonders III | Store | LAN and online modes require a Triumph Account. |
AirBuccaneers | Store | You need AirBuccaneers account to play game. More info here. |
Airline Tycoon 2 | Store | Account and log-in required to play (single-player included). |
AI War: Fleet Command | Store | Base game and DLC require entering the included CD keys to leave trial mode.[18] |
APOX | Store | Proprietary server connection. There is no authentication, but a constant Internet connection is required for anything other than campaign, skirmish and tutorial. |
Audiosurf | Store | Account required for leaderboard feature. |
Battle Worlds: Kronos | Store | Online play requires a King Art account. |
Bloody Trapland | Store | Requires an account to play (registered in-game with the CD key).[19][20] |
Blur | Hub | Online features require registering an account in-game.[21] |
Caladrius Blaze | Store | Must be online via Steam when starting game. More here. |
Cargo Commander | Store | Must be connected to Steam to generate new levels. |
Creativerse | Store | Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.[22] |
Crysis 2 | Hub | Online play requires a MyCrysis account. |
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition | Store | Online play requires a MyCrysis account. |
Darkfall Unholy Wars | Store | This game is MMO but AV account is optional and is for the support, official forums and for character deletion. If you do, then you should only register through the patcher which will link your Steam account with AV account. |
Damned | Store | Must activate key with a 9heads Account and log in every time to play.[23][24] |
Delta Force: Xtreme 2 | Store | Must create an account and "activate"; through the game to play. |
The Elder Scrolls Online | Store | Requires an Elder Scrolls Online account. |
Elite: Dangerous | Store | Requires an account[25] and server communication (cannot be played offline).[26][27][28] |
Final Fantasy VII | Store | Uses Square Enix online store for activation. You must create a Square Enix account and log in before you can play. |
Final Fantasy VIII | Store | Uses Square Enix online store for activation. You must create a Square Enix account and log in before you can play. |
Frozen Synapse | Store | Must create an account and "activate" through the game for online features. |
Galaxy on Fire 2 Full HD | Store | Must be online via Steam when starting game. More here. |
Galcon Fusion | Store | Requires a Galcom.com account; to register right-click on the game in the Steam client and choose Manage Game Account.[29] |
Gemini Wars | Store | Requires registering an account and logging in in order to play (all game modes).[30] |
Groove Coaster for Steam | Store | The game must be started while Steam is in online mode at least once every 7 days. It cannot be played offline if the 7-day limit is expired.[31] |
The Hunter: Primal | Store | Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.[32] |
I, Gladiator | Store | Multiplayer requires an account.[33] |
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad | Store | Requires login and activation with an IL-2 Sturmovik account.[34] |
Ironclad Tactics | Store | Tries to connect to a server even for single player; can be overridden by setting "force offline mode" in options.[35] |
Interstellar Marines | Store | You can optionally open an account at interstellarmarines.com for connecting your Steam account and your Interstellar Marines website account. |
Kingdom Wars | Store | This game is MMORTS so you need to open a separate account. |
Leviathan: Warships | Store | Multiplayer requires the creation of an account which is handled by Paradox servers. |
Metal Drift | Store | Must create an account to play. There is no offline mode; you must log in to your account every time you start the game. |
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Store | Prompts for WBPlay account to unlock bonus content.[36] |
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot | Hub | Requires a Uplay account but does not use the Uplay client.[37] |
Plain Sight | Store | Activation through Beatnik servers, requires log-in to play. |
Planet Explorers | Store | Online play requires a Planet Explorers account (optional for single player).[38] |
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 | Hub | KONAMI ID is needed for online play. There are multiple reports like this one that you need to be online when starting game. It's not clear if you have to be online all the time. |
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 | Hub | KONAMI ID is needed for online play. |
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 | Hub | Requires an internet connection to launch (Steam offline mode does not work).[39][40] |
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 | Hub | Requires an internet connection to launch (Steam offline mode does not work).[41] |
Raiden IV: OverKill | Store | Must be online via Steam when starting game. More here. |
Resident Evil 6 | Store | You can optionally open an account at Resident Evil.net for additional features. |
Resident Evil: Revelations | Store | You can optionally open an account at Resident Evil.net for additional features. |
Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War | Store | Must activate game by making a Rise of Flight account (internet connection required); see step-by-step instructions.[42] |
Saints Row: The Third | Store | THQ account required for community features. |
Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves | Store | Must be online via Steam when starting game. Developers claim it's bug, but it's not fixed. Discussion here. |
Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown | Store | Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.[43] |
Shattered Skies | Store | Requires a Free Reign Entertainment account. |
Sky Nations | Store | Requires a Sky Nations Account. |
Starlight Inception | Store | Must be online via Steam when starting the game. Developers say this will be removed in a future update.[44] |
Space Invaders Extreme | Store | Always-online DRM. The game cannot be played if Steam is in offline mode.[45] |
Stellar Impact | Store | You need an account to play game. |
Sword Coast Legends | Store | Requires a Sword Coast Legends Account. |
Torchlight II | Store | Runic account is needed for online play. More info here. |
TrackMania Nations Forever | Store | Trackmania account required for online features. |
TrackMania United Forever | Store | Trackmania account required for online features. |
Turba | Store | Account required for leaderboards. |
Two Worlds Epic Edition | Store | Requires an account for online multiplayer. Single player no longer requires Reality Pump activation.[46] |
Victory: The Age of Racing | Store | Requires an account on the developer's site. Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.[47] |
Wargame: European Escalation | Store | When you start the game, you are asked to connect to Eugen.net game server. Eugen.net handles multiplayer system, as well as friend list. |
Wargame: Airland Battle | Store | When you start the game, you are asked to connect to Eugen.net game server. Eugen.net handles multiplayer system, as well as friend list. |
Wings of Prey | Store | Requires a YuPlay account for multiplayer. |
World of Diving | Store | Requires a World of Diving account.[48] |
Hardware-based DRM
Hardware-based DRM uses components of the PC such as the MAC address of network adapter(s) and serial number(s) of hard drive(s) to create a hash or signature which is used for identification of the PC in the DRM activation process. When a game which incorporates this type of DRM is run, it checks that the current components of the PC match the hash/signature which was created and stored during the previously completed activation. The tolerance for matching this hash varies by game, but in general if a significant component or components of the PC which comprise the hash have changed, the DRM will require a new activation to play the game. If an activation limit exists and is reached, the game will refuse to play. In most cases where this type of DRM is used, there will be methods to either revoke activations or reset the limit so a new activation is performed. These will be noted at the bottom of their respective sections below.
Denuvo Anti-Tamper
- Windows-only executable obfuscation DRM made by some previous employees of Sony DADC DigitalWorks.[49] OS X and Linux versions of these games do not use this DRM.
- Uses online activation;[50] the game's support page can be used for manual authentication on systems without internet access.[51]
- This section is automated; refer to the individual game pages to add or update entries.
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Reality Pump
- DRM specific to Reality Pump titles.
- Previously listed as "Aktivierung" for some games.[52]
- This section is automated; refer to the individual game pages to add or update entries.
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SecuROM
- To revoke SecuROM activations, see popular titles; for EA games with SecuROM "released after May 2008" use the EA Game Authorization Management Tool.
- Activations can usually be revoked by using the
/revoke
command-line switch when running the game's main executable or launcher. If that does not work, contact support. - Use the Removal Tool to remove SecuROM activation information (after revoking the activations, if applicable).
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
Age of Booty | Store | Machine limit is raised from 5 to 20 according to the developer.[53] |
Alone in the Dark | Store | Activation limit is not known.[54] |
Batman: Arkham Asylum (non-GOTY) | Hub | 4 activations per month. A revoke tool is available in your Steam Tools section. Non-GOTY owners get GOTY version for free[9] which has Steamworks DRM instead of SecuROM and GFWL.[10] |
Batman: Arkham City (non-GOTY) | Hub | 5 machine limit, 10 activations per machine. Non-GOTY owners get GOTY version for free[9] which has Steamworks DRM instead of SecuROM and GFWL.[10] |
Blood Bowl | Store | Local key check only. No activation or Internet connection required.[55] |
Blood Bowl: Dark Elves Edition | Hub | 5 machine limit. |
Cities XL 2011 | Hub | 5 machine limit. |
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 | Hub | Used for CD check only. |
Crysis | Store | 50 machine limit. |
Crysis: Warhead | Store | 50 machine limit. |
Dark Void | Store | Machine limit is raised from 5 to 20 according to the developer.[53] |
Dark Void Zero | Store | Machine limit is raised from 5 to 20 according to the developer.[53] Store page has not been updated. |
DiRT 3 | Hub | Activation limit unknown. Owners have received DiRT 3 Complete Edition which does not use SecuROM. |
Fable III | Hub | 5 activations per month. |
Flock! | Store | Machine limit is raised from 5 to 20 according to the developer.[53] |
FUEL | Hub | Unlimited activations. |
Grand Theft Auto IV | Store | Unlimited activations. |
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | Store | Used in GTA IV and its expansions. |
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City | Store | The previous wording of "15 machine limit" is no longer on the store page, presumably because now it's unlimited. |
Major League Baseball 2K9 | Hub | Used for CD check only. |
Medal of Honor | Store | Single-player portion only, 5 machine limit, 1 activation added every 60 days. |
Neopets: Puzzle Adventure | Hub | 5 machine limit. |
The Sims Medieval | Hub | 5 machine limit using new "Content Protection" by "Sony DADC Austria AG".[56] |
Test Drive Unlimited 2 | Store | 4 machine limit. |
Tron: Evolution | Store | Activation limit unknown. |
StarForce/ACTControl
StarForce ProActive
- StarForce ProActive is contained to the folder of the game using it. It does not make registry entries or install drivers. Activation/deactivation instructions
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
DCS: A-10C Warthog | Hub | 10 machine limit. After 10 activations, 1 more is generated in a month.[57] |
DCS: Black Shark | Hub | 8 activations and 10 deactivations.[58] FAQ does not mention whether activations regenerate. |
DCS World (all DLC) | Store | DRM on each individual DLC instead of base game.[59] Each DLC has a 10 machine activation limit and 10 deactivations. After no activations remain, 1 more is generated in a month. |
ACTControl
- ACTControl is a fork of StarForce AAA Protection. It is unknown if this is either a genuine fork or a replacement of StarForce.
- Games can be activated/deactivated with
ACPC.EXE
in the installation folder or with the online activation page.
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
Disciples III: Reincarnation | Store | 5 machine limit for Toolkit editor only. The main game does not require activation or an Internet connection. |
Postal 3 | Store | 2 machine limit. Use POSTAL III NODRM to remove.[60] |
Pro Cycling Manager 2012 | Hub | 5 machine limit |
Pro Cycling Manager 2013 | Hub | 5 machine limit |
TAGES/SolidShield
TAGES
- TAGES does not support revoking activations;[61] activations automatically regenerate on a timer, usually one every 30 days.
- Use TagesSetup to remove the TAGES drivers from your computer.
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena | Hub | 3 machine limit, 1 activation added back every 30 days.[62] |
nail'd | Store | 3 machine limit, 1 activation added back every 30 days. 5 revocations allowed per month. |
James Cameron's Avatar: The Game | Hub | 3 machine limit, 1 activation added back every 30 days. |
SolidShield
- SolidShield is TAGES' new DRM technology. It is presumed that this is their replacement for TAGES.
- To revoke activations for EA games with SolidShield "released after May 2008" use the EA Game Authorization Management Tool.
- To revoke activations for other games use the executable in the installation folder (usually called
activation.exe
); see Activation and revocation client for further details.
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
A Game of Thrones - Genesis | Store | 5 machine limit. |
Anno 2070 | Store | 3 machine limit.[63][64] |
Crysis 2 | Hub | 5 machine limit. Maximum Edition has SolidShield, but it does not appear to impose restrictions. |
Dead Space 2 | Store | 5 machine limit. |
Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed | Store | 5 machine limit. |
Other Hardware-based DRM
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
Arma 3 | Store | DEGRADE (ex-FADE) is an invisible, ingame, check of CD key. No activation limit. |
Doom Rails | Store | Themida. 5 machine limit. |
Football Manager 2009 | Hub | Uniloc, 5 machine limit. |
Fritz Chess 14 | Store | Online activation with serial key, 3 machine limit.[65][66] |
L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition | Store | GameShield IronWrap & Patcher. Machine limit explicitly not available per Rockstar policy, but is likely unlimited on Steam.[67] |
Max Payne 3 | Store | GameShield IronWrap & Patcher. Machine limit explicitly not available per Rockstar policy. Likely 15 activation limit and verifying install via Steam counts toward activation limit. |
Monster Trucks Nitro | Store | Activated through RedLynx servers. Activation limit exists, but is unknown and can be reset.[68] |
Spectromancer | Store | Proprietary activation method though CD key. 5 machine limit. To reset your activation limit, contact support. |
Inert DRM
Some games on Steam contain remnants of DRM that has been removed (e.g. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky or Dead Space) or DRM files which are not used unless you attach a DRM expansion pack or DLC to the game. The DRM files do nothing, install nothing and are completely inert unless otherwise noted.
SecuROM
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
Arcania: Gothic 4 | Store | SecuROM. Installs files that can be safely removed without the Removal Tool.[69] |
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition | Store | SecuROM patched out of main executable; SecuROM paul.dll remains but does nothing and the game still works if it is deleted.[70]
|
Cities XL 2012 | Hub | |
Crysis: Warhead | Store | Crysis Wars is inert. Crysis: Warhead itself is still active. |
Dead Space | Store | |
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic | Store | SecuROM 7 on single player executable.[71] Appears to be inactive.[72] |
Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga | Hub | SecuROM removed for 1.4.9.70 patch; owners got a free copy of Developer's Cut on October 29, 2012 which is DRM free.[73] |
Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale | Store | |
Far Cry 2: Fortune's Edition | Store | SecuROM removed in 1.03 update despite store page's notes, but some files still remain. |
F.E.A.R. | Store | SecuROM is activated on launching (the now defunct) multiplayer. The singleplayer parts of the game contain no third party DRM. |
Gothic II: Gold Edition | Store | |
Hospital Tycoon | Store | |
Kohan: Ahriman's Gift | Store | |
Legendary | Store | SecuROM patched out of main executable; SecuROM paul.dll remains but does nothing and the game still works if it is deleted.
|
Men of War | Store | |
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom | Store | |
Overlord | Store | |
SpellForce – Platinum Edition | Store | |
Split Second | Store | SecuROM paul.dll is included but appears to be unused (game still works if it is deleted).[74]
|
Star Wars: Republic Commando | Store | |
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings | Store | SecuROM was removed via 1.1 patch for retail. Steam version has inert files. Game is DRM free and you can use CD key for the free DRM free backup on GOG.com and for the bonus content. |
StarForce/ACTControl
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
Still Life | Store | StarForce |
Syberia | Store | StarForce |
Syberia II | Store | StarForce |
TAGES/SolidShield
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
Gothic 3 | Store | SolidShield |
Jack Keane | Store | SolidShield |
Risen | Store | TAGES. Delete TAGES files in Redist and bin subfolders to prevent installation.[75] Use TagesSetup to remove if already installed.
|
Silverfall | Store | TAGES |
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky | Store | TAGES |
Other Inert DRM
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
Alpha Protocol | Store | Uniloc removed in patch 1.1.[76] Some unused files remain. |
Fairy Tale About Father Frost, Ivan and Nastya | Store | Russian Steam version has inactive remnants of some sort of DRM in files mrazik_dir.res , mrazik_vdir.res , and mrazik_cd1_an.res .
|
Toy Soldiers | Store | Games for Windows Live was removed from launching menu, although the files and dependencies are still downloaded and installed. CD keys no longer generate and the game can be now shared via family sharing. The GFWL version can be launched by running Game.exe in the installation folder.[77][78]
|
Removed DRM
- These games had DRM in retail form, or had it on digital storefronts in the past, but it has been entirely removed; these are listed below to help cautious shoppers.
Name | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|
All games from Telltale Games | Store | SecuROM on retail and some other digital distributors. Exceptions are The Walking Dead and Poker Night series (Steamworks). |
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon - Enhanced Edition | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE removed in April 1, 2014 update.[79] |
Angry Birds Space | Store | Proprietary activation system on the Angry Birds shop and retail. |
Anno 1404/Dawn of Discovery | Store | TAGES removed by applying latest retail patch. Steam version without TAGES as of April 24, 2014.[80] |
Anno 1404/Dawn of Discovery: Venice Expansion | Store | TAGES removed by applying latest retail patch. Steam version without TAGES as of April 24, 2014.[80] |
Anomaly Warzone Earth | Store | SecuROM removed via patch. |
Arma: Armed Assault | Store | SecuROM removed via patch. Game is DRM free. |
Arma 2 | Store | SecuROM and FADE removed via patch. Game is DRM free. |
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead | Store | SecuROM removed via patch. Game is DRM free. |
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood | Store | SolidShield on other digital distributors. |
Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY | Store | GFWL and SecuROM removed.[10] Non-GOTY owners get GOTY upgrade for free.[9] Retail/GFWL keys added to Steam DB for activation. |
Batman: Arkham City GOTY | Store | GFWL and SecuROM removed.[10] Non-GOTY owners get GOTY upgrade for free.[9] Retail/GFWL keys added to Steam DB for activation. |
Battle vs. Chess | Store | GFWL on retail (EU only). US edition of the game – Check vs Mate – does not have GFWL. |
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | Store | SecuROM on launch (also disc check for retail). SecuROM later removed with patches (522175 for Steam version and 795745 for retail)[81][82] |
Bionic Commando | Store | SecuROM on retail. |
Bionic Commando Rearmed | Store | SecuROM on retail. |
BioShock | Store | SecuROM on retail and from other digital distributors. SecuROM removed from the Steam version of the game in an update after its initial release due to outcry from customers. It was replaced with Steam's "stub" form of DRM. |
BioShock 2 | Store | SecuROM and GFWL removed on October 3, 2013.[83] |
Blade Kitten | Store | SecuROM on retail. |
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE on retail. |
Borderlands | Store | SecuROM on other versions. Removed from base game and all DLC.[84] |
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood | Store | StarForce on retail. |
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | Store | SecuROM on retail. |
Civilization IV | Store | Includes Warlords and Beyond the Sword expansions. SecuROM removed via patch. Retail version is DRM free. |
Codename: Panzers - Cold War | Store | Tages on other versions. Tages removed from Steam version in latest patch.[85] |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | Store | SecuROM on retail, removed from the Steam version via patch. |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising | Store | SecuROM on retail. |
Company of Heroes | Store | There is no more Relic account from 7 May as CoH series completely moved to Steamworks because of SEGA's purchase of Relic. |
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts | Store | There is no more Relic account from 7 May as CoH series completely moved to Steamworks because of SEGA's purchase of Relic. |
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor | Store | There is no more Relic account from 7 May as CoH series completely moved to Steamworks because of SEGA's purchase of Relic. |
Confrontation | Store | ACTControl is removed. There is still key for online play.[86] |
Crazy Taxi | Store | StarForce on retail Dreamcast Collection.[87] |
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition | Store | SolidShield on original Crysis 2 release and on Origin.[88] The Steam version of the game contains Steam's "stub" form of DRM in addition to SolidShield, although the SolidShield wrapping seems inert. |
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE replaced with Steamworks for the Steam version.[89] |
Dark Void | Store | GFWL on Games on Demand (Games for Windows marketplace) version only (no longer available to purchase). |
Dead Rising 2 | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE replaced with Steamworks for the Steam version on March 17, 2015.[90] |
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE replaced with Steamworks for the Steam version on March 17, 2015.[90] |
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut | Store | SecuROM on GamersGate version; Steam version has only Steam DRM.[91] |
Deus Ex: Invisible War | Store | SecuROM disc check on retail. SecuROM\Locale registry subfolder is a harmless error remnant; no SecuROM data is written.[92]
|
DiRT 3 Complete Edition | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM on original version. |
Dragon Age II | Hub | SecuROM on retail. |
Divinity II: Developer's Cut | Store | Game is DRM free. Free upgrade for owners of Divinity II: Ego Draconis or Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga.[73] |
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey | Store | StarForce removed via patch. |
Game of Thrones | Store | ACTControl on other digital versions.[93][94] |
Gatling Gears | Store | EA DRM Removed.[95] |
Gotham City Impostors Free to Play | Store | GFWL removed on Free To Play version. Owners of DLC from the paid version got free DLC for the Free To Play version (see Migration to Steam). |
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Store | SecuROM listed in Steam system requirements but not present in game files.[96] Steam DRM removed with September 7 patch[97] |
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | Store | SecuROM on retail version.[98] |
Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes | Store | SecuROM on retail. |
GT Legends | Store | StarForce on retail. Relaunched SimBin digital version (Steam exclusive) is DRM free. |
GTR - FIA GT Racing Game | Store | StarForce on retail. Relaunched SimBin digital version (Steam exclusive) is DRM free. |
GTR 2 - FIA GT Racing Game | Store | SecuROM on retail. Relaunched SimBin digital version (Steam exclusive) is DRM free. |
Hamilton's Great Adventure | Store | SecuROM on GamersGate. |
Heroes of Might & Magic V | Store | SecuROM on retail, but was removed with the last patch. TAGES on GamersGate. |
Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate | Store | SecuROM on retail. TAGES on GamersGate. |
Hitman: Blood Money | Store | SecuROM on retail and GamersGate. |
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover | Store | SolidShield removed via patch. |
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet | Store | Games for Windows Live replaced by Steamworks in update.[99] |
Inside | Store | Denuvo removed in update.[100] |
Iron Brigade | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE was removed in the Steam Matchmaking update.[101] |
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning | Store | All non-Steam versions require Origin; Steam version uses Steamworks instead. Prompts for EA Account; close prompt(s) to skip.[4] |
King's Bounty: Armored Princess | Store | SecuROM on retail and some other digital distributors. |
King's Bounty: Crossworlds | Store | StarForce on retail and some other digital distributors. |
King's Bounty: The Legend | Store | StarForce or SecuROM on retail (depends on market). |
Medieval II: Total War | Store | Includes Kingdoms expansion. SecuROM on retail and some other digital distributors. |
Men of War: Assault Squad | Store | SecuROM on retail and some other digital distributors. |
Men of War: Condemned Heroes | Store | SecuROM on retail and some other digital distributors. |
Men of War: Vietnam | Store | SecuROM on retail and some other digital distributors. |
Manhunt | Store | SecuROM on retail and other digital distributors. |
Mass Effect | Store | SecuROM on retail. |
Miner Wars 2081 | Store | Always online requirement removed from single-player campaign.[102] |
Ms. Splosion Man | Store | Replaced Games for Windows - LIVE with Steamworks.[103] LIVE version is still available through the Betas tab.[104] |
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit | Store | SolidShield on retail and Origin. |
Neverwinter Nights 2 Platinum | Hub | SecuROM removed in patch/hotfix 1.23.1765. |
Of Orcs and Men | Store | ACTControl removed via patch.[105] |
Osmos | Store | GFWL on Games on Demand (Games for Windows marketplace) version only (no longer available to purchase). |
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones | Store | StarForce on retail. TAGES on GamersGate. |
Rise of the Triad | Store | Multiplayer requirement of creation of an account on the ROTT Multiplayer network was removed in the 1.2 patch. |
Rayman Origins | Store | TAGES on other digital distributors. Steam and retail versions are DRM free. |
Red Faction: Guerrilla | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE removed in Steamworks update on December 3, 2014.[106] Legacy LIVE version is still available through the Betas tab. |
Resident Evil 5 | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE removed in Steamworks update on March 26, 2015.[107] |
Rig 'n' Roll | Store | StarForce on retail. |
Rome: Total War: Gold | Store | Includes Alexander expansion. SecuROM on retail and some other digital distributors. |
Sacred 2 Gold | Store | SecuROM on original Sacred 2. Gold version is DRM-free except on Steam where it contains Steam's "Stub" form of DRM. |
Secret Files Tunguska | Store | TAGES on retail. |
Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis | Store | TAGES removed via patch. |
Sega Bass Fishing | Store | StarForce on retail Dreamcast Collection.[87] |
Shank | Store | SolidShield removed via patch. |
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened - Remastered | Store | SolidShield removed via patch. |
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper | Store | TAGES removed via patch. |
Silent Hunter III | Store | StarForce on retail. TAGES on GamersGate. |
The Sims 3 | Store | Includes all expansions (most recent: Showtime). SecuROM, disc check only on retail, 5 machine limit on other digital distributions. |
Sonic Adventure DX | Store | StarForce on retail Dreamcast Collection.[87] |
Space Channel 5: Part 2 | Store | StarForce on retail Dreamcast Collection.[87] |
Spore | Store | SecuROM on retail. |
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Store | SecuROM on retail. |
Tales of Symphonia | Store | Used to use VMProtect DRM,[108] which was removed via patch on February 29, 2016.[109] |
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes | Store | ACTControl removed via patch. |
Thief: Deadly Shadows | Store | SecuROM disc check on retail. SecuROM\Locale registry subfolder is a harmless error remnant; no SecuROM data is written.[92]
|
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory | Store | StarForce on retail release, removed from the Steam version via patch. The Steam version of the game now uses Steam's "stub" form of DRM. It is not DRM-free. |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent | Store | SecuROM removed in patch 1.02a. |
TrackMania Nations Forever | Store | StarForce removed in the "Forever" update.[110] |
TrackMania United Forever | Store | StarForce removed in the "Forever" update.[110] |
Ultra Street Fighter IV | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE removed from Steam version on May 30, 2014.[111] Originally titled Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. |
Wargame: European Escalation | Store | ACTControl removed via patch.[112] |
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE removed in Steamworks update.[113] |
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising | Store | Games for Windows - LIVE removed in Steamworks update.[114] |
Wings of Prey | Store | StarForce on retail, removed from Steam version via patch. |
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut | Store | TAGES removed in patch 1.5. Game is DRM free but you can use CD key for free DRM backup on GOG.com and for the bonus content. |
World of Goo | Store | GFWL on Games on Demand (Games for Windows marketplace) version only (no longer available to purchase). |
X3: Terran Conflict | Store | TAGES removed from all versions in patch 2.5.[115][116] |
X-Blades | Store | Reality Pump DRM was removed in an update.[117] |
Zeit² | Store | SolidShield removed via patch. |
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- ↑ Alpha Protocol PC Patched
- ↑ SteamDB change #1598418
- ↑ How do you load GFWL version? :: Toy Soldiers General Discussions
- ↑ Ace Combat Assault Horizon enhanced Edition title Update - Game for Windows Live functionalities replaced by Steamworks funtionalities.
- ↑ 80.0 80.1 NeoGAF - View Single Post - STEAM | April 2014 - Insert witty title here.
- ↑ Copy Protection for BFBC2 PC - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)
- ↑ Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Patch for PC to be Released on Wednesday - Battlefield Blog (retrieved)
- ↑ News - BioShock 2 Updated
- ↑ Borderlands update released - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Borderlands
- ↑ Patch that disables Tages activation is live - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Codename: Panzers - Cold War
- ↑ Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 117 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ 87.0 87.1 87.2 87.3 Dreamcast Collection PC..? - Page 2
- ↑ Crysis 2 Maximum Edition for PC Download | Origin
- ↑ HOW TO: Replace Games for Windows Live functionality with Steamworks functionality in Dark Souls™ Prepare To Die Edition for PC :: Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition General Discussions
- ↑ 90.0 90.1 Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record now on Steam, on sale
- ↑ Securom? Seriously guys? :: Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut General Discussions
- ↑ 92.0 92.1 Help! Backing up my Steam backlog..., page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Manual - Page 4 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ DRM... still intact? :: Game of Thrones General Discussions
- ↑ EA DRM has been REMOVED!!!
- ↑ [False alarm] Suddenly... Securom DRM listed in requirements! WTF Rockstar? :: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas General Discussions
- ↑ Patch incoming? :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Do the games in the classic pack have SecuRom? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ GFWL Removed from Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet on Steam - NeoGAF
- ↑ INSIDE patch notes November 23, 2016
- ↑ Update: GFWL Gone, progress wiped :: Iron Brigade General Discussions
- ↑ Miner Wars - Changelog
- ↑ Steamworks update! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Ms. Splosion Man
- ↑ Ms. Splosion Man Steamworks :: Ms. Splosion Man General Discussions
- ↑ 3rd Party DRM has been removed as of 7/2/13 :: Of Orcs And Men General Discussions
- ↑ Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition LIVE - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Red Faction: Guerrilla Steam Edition
- ↑ Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition available now on Steamworks
- ↑ Wait, this game has DRM? :: Tales of Symphonia General Discussions
- ↑ THANK YOU NAMCO BANDAI! :: Tales of Symphonia General Discussion - last accessed on March 1, 2016
- ↑ 110.0 110.1 TrackMania#Copy protection system
- ↑ SSFIVAE GFWL to Steamworks Transition - ComboFiend > Manage Blog
- ↑ Wargame - Airland Battle • View topic - About DRM: No acpc.exe under my wargame ee folder ?
- ↑ Dawn of War II Patch Notes and Updates :: Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War® II General Discussions
- ↑ Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising Patch Notes/Updates :: Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War® II - Chaos Rising™ General Discussions
- ↑ egosoft.com :: View topic - X3: Terran Conflict 2.5 has arrived!
- ↑ Do the Steam versions of the X series of games have DRM? :: X3: Terran Conflict General Discussions
- ↑ No Activation - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: X-Blades