Editing The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam (section)

==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===
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|[[Arcania: Gothic 4]]
|{{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|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|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]]
|[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|99100|Store}}
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|[[Far Cry 2|Far Cry 2: Fortune's Edition]]
|{{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|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|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|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|20920|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 [https://www.gog.com/witcher/backup GOG.com] and for the bonus content.
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===StarForce/ACTControl===
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|[[Still Life]]
|{{store link|Steam|46480|Store}}
|StarForce
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|[[Syberia]]
|{{store link|Steam|46500|Store}}
|StarForce
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|[[Syberia II]]
|{{store link|Steam|46510|Store}}
|StarForce
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===TAGES/SolidShield===
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|[[Gothic 3]]
|{{store link|Steam|39500|Store}}
|SolidShield
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|[[Jack Keane]]
|{{store link|Steam|12340|Store}}
|SolidShield
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|[[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|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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===Other Inert DRM===
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|[[Alpha Protocol]]
|{{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|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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