HeDanny: Questions:
Is there a way of telling on the item page if the games ONLY redeem on Steam, or is there some other way of getting them such as direct download or something?
The one that is not redeemable on steam, how do you get it? Is it a simple direct download like GOG or is there some sort of Download Client involved?
If the ones marked sith steam are only steam keys I might give them a miss, unless they are ONLY available on steam no matter where you get them. Is there some way of finding this out? ie can I find "X-Blades" (or any game) somewhere else for purchase as a Steam-Free, DRM-Free?
Only Slightly related, I dont have a desura acount. Yet. Its pretty much just the same as GOG over there, right?
Hi,
for your 1. question. if you look at the store site you don't need to go to the item page. Under each game title are
symbols if you see the arm (use your mouse to check them) it means Steam, the Crown is for Desura and the other are for Win/Linux and Mac or Android.
So if you only see the Win/Linux/Mac symbols it means they are DRM-Free and can be downloaded at their site.
Desura means you must activate it for your Desura account and than you can download it (again without client).
On the game pages if you look at the lower right corner there should stand DRM-Free (if it is Free).
2. question: best option for me is looking at GamersGate.com. In the description of the games they say
if and what DRM (most times)...for X-Blades they don't tell...
But i guess its the same as the Steam version: Proprietary activation method through CD key. 3 machine limit. If limit is reached contact support. (or use something to remove it).
3. A little more. ATM you don't need the client from Desura.
You can create your account and if you want to download a game there is the option for directdownload.
But they are saying that they will offer similar services like Steam (achievements) so maybe in the future you will need it.
edit:
oh, and Eternal Rune $1 is DRM-Free
You must create an account there and login. After you purchased something you will find it in your Game Wallet.
Till now i had no problems with them.