List of Games for Windows - LIVE games
Key points
- List of games that feature Games for Windows - LIVE integration; some games have been migrated to Steam (see Games for Windows - LIVE removed).
- If you bind an SSA key to an account that is not in a supported region you will lose the key (and, consequently, access to the game).
- Players outside the Xbox LIVE Countries and Regions must use a local profile. Local profile support is listed beside the game when known.
Activation details
There are two kinds of GFWL activation:
Current method: Server-Side Activation, or SSA. This binds the CD key permanently to your GFWL account, similarly to Steam. Thanks to this feature, the games do not carry activation limits! On top of this, a new GFWL feature has been added: Zero Day Piracy Protection (or ZDPP). This is their attempt to prevent pre-release copies from being played, and it can only be applied to SSA games.
Legacy method: A simple CD key check. This still requires an Internet connection, but it does not tie the key to your account. This has an activation limit between 10-20 (usually 15), similar to the usual Microsoft products (such as Office). If you hit the limit, contact Microsoft support. With proper evidence they will give you a new key, but you are only allowed one more key. After that, you will need to buy the game again.
SSA Titled (ZDPP specially marked)
Legacy Titles
Games for Windows - LIVE from Marketplace only
- These games only have Games for Windows - LIVE when purchased from the Games for Windows Marketplace.
- These versions are no longer available for sale following the Marketplace's closure on August 25, 2013 for new purchases.[2]
SSA Titled (ZDPP specially marked)
| Name | Notes | Local profile |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Void | ||
| Mahjong Wisdom | ||
| Tinker | No longer available. | |
| Journey | ||
| Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey |
Legacy Titles
| Name | Notes | Local profile |
|---|---|---|
| Osmos | ||
| World of Goo |
Games for Windows - LIVE migration in progress
- These games are being migrated to use Steam or other services.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Batman: Arkham Asylum GotY Edition | Steam Closed Beta: removed GFWL, removed SecuROM, added Mac support, and Steam achievements. |
| Batman: Arkham City GotY Edition | Steam Closed Beta: removed GFWL, removed SecuROM, added Mac support, and Steam achievements. |
| Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet | The removal of GFWL is officially confirmed by developer.[3] |
Games for Windows - LIVE removed
- These games have had Games for Windows - LIVE removed in favour of Steam or other services.
| Name | Notes | Store |
|---|---|---|
| Bioshock 2 | Switched to Steamworks. All retail and digital keys activate on Steam.[4] | Link |
| Gotham City Impostors | Switched to Steamworks in Free to Play update. | Link |
| Toy Soldiers | Can choose between GFWL and Steamworks (saves and achievements are separate for each version). GFWL completely optional.[5] | Link |