Can I register a retail boxed copy of a game with Steam?

Question

I personally do not like to purchase games digitally. There's just something magical about going to the store, picking up a boxed game, staring at the amazing box art, bringing the game home and putting the disc in the drive.

That being said, I know that several game distribution companies are leaning more toward digital distribution, with Steam holding a large chunk of that market. Is it possible to buy a retail boxed copy of a game, but still get the benefits of Steam (e.g., automatic updates, install on multiple computers, etc.)?

Asked by cowgod

Answer

It depends on what game it is. Obviously Valve's own games are possible to register on Steam. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 also comes to mind since that one has to be played via Steam.

Here is a list of all retail games that can be activated on Steam: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601

Answered by sippa

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