DRM-free if you disable Steamworks (on Windows) when game launches. Leaderboards cannot be accessed if the game is not launched through Steam. Linux: Delete/rename libsteam_api.so or the game won't launch.ĭRM-free when Steam is not installed or by creating a steam_appid.txt containing its Steam App ID number 311690 in the game's installation directory. It has CEG, but you can use the provided CD key to get the DRM-free backup copy (you get installation files) at GOG.com. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut
Bundled with the 2021 Kex Engine remaster which can also be DRM-free when Steam is not installed or by creating a steam_appid.txt containing its Steam App ID number 2310 in \rerelease the log-in error can be skipped when playing without Steam running.īefore you run the listed games (except Tactics, Original War and UFO: Afterlight), run BattlEye (anti-cheat) from its folder or run the game from the Steam client to install it otherwise it will pop up the message "bad serial number given in Setup". sign-up can be skipped.Ĭan be played directly from its executables WinQuake.exe (Direct3D) and GLQuake.exe (OpenGL). Only available to owners of Doom 3 (2019) on after migrating their account to Steam.ĭRM-free when Steam is not installed or by creating a steam_appid.txt file in the game's installation directory containing its Steam App ID number 1148590. Doom 3: Edition: Can be played without Steam running. Comes bundled with Doom 3 with its Resurrection of Evil expansion pack as of August 10, 2022.
Comes bundled with Doom 3: BFG Edition as of August 10, 2022.ĭoom 3: BFG Edition: Stock executable requires Steam DRM check.
C:\Program Files\Doom 3), then copy the Doom3.exe executable from the retail v1.3.1 patch into the Steam version's installation folder after proving the game with a CD key.
Download and install the retail v1.3.1 patch in different location from where the Steam version of Doom 3 is installed (e.g. Stock executable has Steam DRM check and requires CD key to run. Bundled with Doom II Enhanced which is also DRM-free account creation can be skipped, but is required to download add-ons. Bundled with Doom I Enhanced which is also DRM-free account creation can be skipped, but is required to download add-ons.
It can be used for free and is used to integrate Steam features and solutions within PC games. Steamworks is an API for game developers.Steam does not have any official designation for games which are/aren't DRM-free - these must be tested by the editors themselves.DRM-free games can be moved outside of the Steam folder and used freely.DRM-free games on Steam are games which do not require the Steam client or any third-party DRM in order to launch said game's respective executable or startup script (.exe.DRM-free on Steam does not refer to games which don't use third-party DRM the Steam client is DRM if it is required to run the game.Sections are listed alphabetically under their respective header. Section headers - Games are grouped in multiple categories for ease of use.This list now features all versions of the games - Windows, OS X and Linux versions that are DRM-Free will now have indicators to the right.Mention "Steamworks title." in the Notes column for any DRM-free games which use Steamworks when launched through the Steam client.