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Posted November 18, 2014
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BlackThorny: I didn't see it on the list (and didn't find results using search), but super panda adventures can run just fine without steam.
I didn't try to move the game folder, but I did try to run it when the steam client isn't on, and it worked just fine - even though it couldn't run at all through steam offline mode as it was downloaded via Family Sharing... which makes me a pirate? o.O

edit: Also Adventures of Shuggy which is on the list didn't work when I gave it the same treatment...
edit 2: Why are there games like 1000 Amps, Aztaka, Blocks That Matter, Bob Came in Pieces, Containment: The Zombie Puzzler, Cortex Command, Crayon Physics Deluxe, DEFCON, Faerie Solitaire listed with No information whatsoever? I'm actually interested in the latter one.
edit 3: Also I don't get why free games available DRM-Free elsewhere like Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok are included in the list?
If you want them DRM-Free just don't get them on Steam in the first place!
If you do want them on Steam then losing the achievements is ruining the whole point of having them on Steam o.O
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Kick-aha: You can't play games from Steam Family Sharing (now: SFS) in offline mode, that would defeat the whole purpose of SFS. It would also be technically difficult if it would be allowed to play SFS games offline. But it's only the Steam client that restricts the access, so playing DRM-free games without the client is still possible.

As for Adventures of Shuggy, I thought it would run on a different PC. Maybe you had to install the latest DirectX from the game folder, I'm not really sure at the moment. If you installed Adventures of Shuggy through SFS, then it could be that it won't work for you. Some games are DRM-free but need the launcher when installed through SFS, at least that was the case for VVVVVV on Windows for me.

The games without information on the list were mentioned somewhere to be DRM-free, but nobody specified on which OS they are DRM-free as there are differences. I would simply assume that they will work under Windows as most people who don't specify their OS won't use Mac or Linux, but without sources I won't add them as DRM-free under Windows.

This list simply lists games on Steam without DRM. Why does it matter if it is available DRM-free outside of Steam or not? I think that Steam is convenient with its updates and Sales but I don't like the DRM-aspect, so I launch Steam once in a while to conveniently update and download games and then play the DRM-free ones without the client. That will probably change when GOG finally launches the Galaxy client, but let's see if it will be any good or as crappy as the Desura client.
Thanks for all your answers! :)
I know how and (probably) why SFS works that way, I just wanted to make clear that panda most definetly works with no regards for steam, as otherwise it wouldn't have worked. So I think it would be safe to add it to the list.
Regarding Shuggy, I'll try on my system (where I own the game) and move the folder to another system to see if there's a difference.
Ok, that's good to know. So Games on the list with no exact info, have probably working windows DRM-Free Executables.
Well I still think the Freeware on steam (that doesn't have some nasty DRM even though it's free like sims 2 on origin), should be considered DRM-Free even if it requires steam to launch, as Its DRM is only related to advantages the steam platform has (be it auto updates, achievements, whatever) and thus isn't really DRM at all - if you want those! And if you don't, again, you wouldn't have got it on steam to begin with. And yes, It could be irrelevant once Galaxy is out but mainly because Galaxy will basically be DRM for them for exactly the same reasons...

That last rant by Atlantico, even though it was obviously uncalled for, gave me an idea - How about track the installers too? I did save a couple of steam installers - I have for example a Trine 2 installer...
How? Well I observed the download, found the folder steam was using for the download and stopped it when it was about 10 seconds till end. Then I copied an backed up the installer files. I'm pretty sure I have a full pack, other then a single file at most, and that one is probably very little too.
I didn't try to use that installer backup, as I assume steam has some kind of function caller whatnot to initiate install I have no clue about, also I could be missing a crucial file, but it does make me wonder... If we could use this method to compare the installers too? Maybe even find some DRM-Free installers that just authenticate with steam as their final step (and if blocked through firewall never try again to call home)?
Posted November 18, 2014
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BlackThorny: That last rant by Atlantico, even though it was obviously uncalled for, gave me an idea - How about track the installers too? I did save a couple of steam installers - I have for example a Trine 2 installer...
How? Well I observed the download, found the folder steam was using for the download and stopped it when it was about 10 seconds till end. Then I copied an backed up the installer files. I'm pretty sure I have a full pack, other then a single file at most, and that one is probably very little too.
I didn't try to use that installer backup, as I assume steam has some kind of function caller whatnot to initiate install I have no clue about, also I could be missing a crucial file, but it does make me wonder... If we could use this method to compare the installers too? Maybe even find some DRM-Free installers that just authenticate with steam as their final step (and if blocked through firewall never try again to call home)?
Doesn't Steam simply download the game files, in some compressed form, then move them to the common subfolder? As far as I know, any installation is automated at first launch through installscript.vdf, sometimes runasadmin.vdf. These contain any registry entries, as well as instructions for various redistributables that need installing. Also, at some point Steam creates registry information that the game is installed, though that's entirely for its own use and isn't used by the actual game.
Post edited November 18, 2014 by Spinorial
Posted November 18, 2014
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Atlantico: ...
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Fenixp: For fuck's sake, this thread exists for people interested in information clearly framed by the OP. This argument has been in this thread countless of times, and every time, the only point this discussion ever serves is to make the thread less readable for people interested in this information. Do you not like it? Butt off and stop derailing. You can create a thread of your own about the very topic without harming the ability of finding clear information for others.
Then perhaps the OP shouldn't have used a misleading thread *titile*?

Every time someone has posted that there are actually *no* DRM free games on Steam, they probably clicked on this thread because they thought there *were* DRM free games on Steam thanks to this clickbait stupid thread title.

All there is are games that appear to be portable and don't use Steam frameworks. Not DRM free.

Stop whining about people *correctly* pointing out that the thread title is stupid and has been since the start.
Posted November 18, 2014
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Fenixp: For fuck's sake, this thread exists for people interested in information clearly framed by the OP. This argument has been in this thread countless of times, and every time, the only point this discussion ever serves is to make the thread less readable for people interested in this information. Do you not like it? Butt off and stop derailing. You can create a thread of your own about the very topic without harming the ability of finding clear information for others.
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Atlantico: Then perhaps the OP shouldn't have used a misleading thread *titile*?

Every time someone has posted that there are actually *no* DRM free games on Steam, they probably clicked on this thread because they thought there *were* DRM free games on Steam thanks to this clickbait stupid thread title.

All there is are games that appear to be portable and don't use Steam frameworks. Not DRM free.

Stop whining about people *correctly* pointing out that the thread title is stupid and has been since the start.
The thread title is proper it is what it says , the list of games sold on steam that are drm free aka you download them just like gog and after that you can directly run the game without steam being checked, want to back it up for offline use ? right click the folder and zip it . And you can restore the game any time and play.

The steam backup offered by the client only requires online to restore it back not the raw backups you take on your own.

Special thanks to the people testing out the games and giving their input here , i specially raw backup such drm free games just in case for the future and use the steam backup feature for the other games.
Post edited November 18, 2014 by liquidsnakehpks
Posted November 18, 2014
Oh it's this discussion again. Please refer to.. umm about every damn single previous page of this thread.
Posted November 18, 2014
Not sure if this was mentioned the list does say sega megadrive classics as drm free , the more awesome part about this someone has developed a method to extract the roms of the games you own in this collection so you can legitimately transfer them to a phone to play via a emulator or try out other emulators.

http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Sega_Mega_Drive_Classics#Run_in_other_emulators

i did this and it works awesomely there are tons of free emulators for my android phone and the games run great

i always keep the folder of sega megadrive collection in a pendrive to play elsewhere but now i can play them right on the phone.
Posted November 18, 2014
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Atlantico: Then perhaps the OP shouldn't have used a misleading thread *titile*?

Every time someone has posted that there are actually *no* DRM free games on Steam, they probably clicked on this thread because they thought there *were* DRM free games on Steam thanks to this clickbait stupid thread title.

All there is are games that appear to be portable and don't use Steam frameworks. Not DRM free.

Stop whining about people *correctly* pointing out that the thread title is stupid and has been since the start.
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liquidsnakehpks: The thread title is proper it is what it says , the list of games sold on steam that are drm free
Only if you don't understand what DRM is. In a crude way the DRM can be bypassed on these games, but they are not DRM free.

Just not the same thing.
Posted November 18, 2014
Let's just collectively ignore the troll from this point onwards, shall we? I know you want to, JMich, don't do it.
Posted November 18, 2014
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Fenixp: Let's just collectively ignore the troll from this point onwards, shall we? I know you want to, JMich, don't do it.
It's surprising how people still haven't clued into that simple rule for surviving on the interwebz.
Posted November 18, 2014
ya there is no point in trying to reason with them , i do hope people continue to find more games that are drm free on steam*
Posted November 18, 2014
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Fenixp: I know you want to, JMich, don't do it.
You are right, I want to ignore him, but since you asked so nicely, I won't.

That is what you mean, right?
Posted November 18, 2014
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JMich: You are right, I want to ignore him, but since you asked so nicely, I won't.

That is what you mean, right?
Go and have your fun, you know you want to.
Posted November 20, 2014
People still think Steam is not DRM? Crazy.
Posted November 20, 2014
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Immoli: People still think Steam is not DRM? Crazy.
http://www.gog.com/forum/general/frontier_have_decided_to_make_elite_dangerous_online_only/post223
Posted November 20, 2014
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Immoli: People still think Steam is not DRM? Crazy.
You're still here and still incorrect? Crazy.
Post edited November 20, 2014 by pedrovay2003
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