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[PC] FREE - Import Your Steam Games (Some, Expanding List) into Your GOG Library as DRM Free Copies - GOG

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[PC] FREE - Import Your Steam Games (Some, Expanding List) into Your GOG Library as DRM Free Copies - GOG
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Lysander on 02/06/2016 - 09:14 gog.com (2927 clicks)
Last edited 02/06/2016 - 09:22

The way I understand it is that you will get DRM-free copies of the games you have in Steam in your GOG account (provided they are on the list which is expanding over time).
Apparently you have to do it within five days for the games below - if you do the games are in your GOG library forever.

NOTE: You can only connect ONE Steam account to your GOG account, so choose your main one with the most games.

As time of writing the following games are on the list:

Bit Trip Runner
Braid
Breach and Clear
BREACH & CLEAR: DEADLINE
BROKEN SWORD: DIRECTOR'S CUT
FTL: ADVANCED EDITION
GALACTIC CIVILIZATIONS III
MOUNT & BLADE
PROJECT ZOMBOIDIN DEV
SAINTS ROW 2
SHADOWRUN RETURNS
SHERLOCK HOLMES: SECRET OF THE SILVER EARRING
THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF VAN HELSING: FINAL CUT
WITCHER: ENHANCED EDITION, THE
THE WITNESS
TO THE MOON
TRINE ENCHANTED EDITION
TWO WORLDS
UNREAL GOLD
UNREAL TOURNAMENT GOTY
VVVVVV
XENONAUTS

Here is how it works (from the website):

To connect your library with GOG.com, sign in to your active Steam account via this page. NOTE: Make sure your Steam Privacy Settings & Profile Status are set to public.

You'll be able to permanently import all the games listed below to your GOG.com library – assuming you own them. The eligible games are limited-time offers made possible by participating developers and publishers, so stay tuned for more games to come.

You can connect only one Steam account with your GOG.com library. This process is permanent – choose wisely!

GOG was already my preferred site - now they have been elevated into legendary status!

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    • Smigit on 02/06/2016 - 11:52

      It means it's an optional service, but if you use it there will be some sharing of information to facilitate it happening.

      • nikkirose on 02/06/2016 - 13:27

        It also puts you under Steam T&C from my interpretation.

        • Smigit on 02/06/2016 - 14:37

          Probably only so far as the Steam T&C's already apply to you as a Steam User, which I'm guessing has clauses in it about account linking and usage of those functions.

        • nikkirose on 02/06/2016 - 15:43

          @Smigit: Steam has VACS thats my point. I have never had to worry about it, but those that use GOG to ahoy! may have concerns.

        • Smigit on 02/06/2016 - 16:50

          @nikkirose: I don't think VACs will factor in. It's a component of Steam, but these games being DRM free won't run through Steam.

          Maybe I'm wrong, but I'd assume VAC games would require Steam use and in turn those titles won't be offered as part of this promotion since they'd be missing client side software required for VACs.

          I'd assume the Steam TOS stuff probably applies more to sharing your account details and things like that to give multiple people access to your profile and purchases.

  • mp3police on 02/06/2016 - 11:20

    time to import my 3000 steam games

    • frewer on 02/06/2016 - 11:31

      3k lel

    • nikkirose on 02/06/2016 - 13:27
      +1

      You can only import from the very limited list.

      • nikkirose on 02/06/2016 - 15:47

        of 22 games, so maximum you can import is 22, and it is probably a boon for those games, because there are only 6 games on the list I even consider playing so far from release.

  • Tuttorix on 02/06/2016 - 11:36
    +11

    I keep getting "Oops something went wrong." Not sure why.

    • aous on 02/06/2016 - 11:55

      me too.

    • jcoelho on 02/06/2016 - 11:56

      +1

    • Kill Joy on 02/06/2016 - 11:57
      +1

      503 Error in the GOG API - likely its down because of demand.

    • Neverpayretail on 02/06/2016 - 12:11

      Same tried Chrome and Firfox both don't work for me. Has anyone suceeded yet?

  • Baebs on 02/06/2016 - 12:19

    Is the process reversible? (Import GOG games to Steam library for achievements).

    • tnfl on 02/06/2016 - 12:24
      +1

      No lol

      • Baebs on 02/06/2016 - 12:25

        Lol worth a try ;p + "Oops something went wrong"

        • tnfl on 02/06/2016 - 12:25

          Ye, people above getting the same :(

  • Zylam Marex on 02/06/2016 - 12:33

    What do you mean by the process is permanent? The games won't work in Steam after?

    • Lysander on 02/06/2016 - 12:40
      +2

      Of course they will. All this does is give you extra, DRM-free copies in GOG. Steam is NOT affected.
      You cannot unlink one Steam account and then link another as otherwise you could link your friend's account and get his games too.

    • nikkirose on 02/06/2016 - 15:49
      +1

      Your Steam account still works as normal, but if you refund a transfered game from Steam GOG reserves the right to remove your GOG collection. You can always work around that by downloading and installing outside of the GOG client.

  • save my dollarydoos on 02/06/2016 - 13:49

    Pay it forward. Buy a title or two from GoG.

    They have great specials often

    • SilentBob on 02/06/2016 - 14:26

      Buy games from them because they're letting you download games you already own? Good for them right……..

      • gizmomelb on 02/06/2016 - 14:28
        +4

        fixed it for you - Buy games from them because they're letting you download games you already lease from a service which is not available if your internet connection is down?

        And actually it is GOOD ON THE DEVELOPERS / PUBLISHERS, not good on GOG.

        Although GOG will be funding the internet usage when people download DRM free copies of their games, no the developers, not the publishers and certainly not Steam.

        It's an alternative to Steam.. I really don't get all the hate for something being OFFERED FOR FREE - it's not like it's compulsory.

        EDIT: Steam fanboys represent!! Guessing you're all rabid nvidia owners too ;)

        • nikkirose on 02/06/2016 - 15:51

          of course we have Nvidias, we are gamers duh - Built for gaming!

        • GreatWhiteHunter on 08/06/2016 - 21:54
          +1

          @nikkirose:

          Yup Steam fan and Nvidia user.

          The alternatives are really so crap in comparison…

          Seriously though, if there are fanbois here it is GOG fanbois like Gizmo…

        • nikkirose on 09/06/2016 - 06:15

          @GreatWhiteHunter: As a tightassed gamer. PC gaming and Steam are the most economical setup. Steam for bargain games (as opposed to mainly cheap games like GOG). A decent PC as it is multifunctional, not just for games, and a decent GPU like a well supported Nvidia with drivers written BEFORE a major AAA release, means I have more epic nights in for less. Its just good math. Also if you must have the latest GPU, flip it yearly like a car, geeks are always snapping up last season GPU's at around 75% of cost.

  • lonewolf on 02/06/2016 - 17:18

    I have been trying for hours with no luck.

  • vlahka on 02/06/2016 - 17:47

    It says to set steam Privacy Settings & Profile Status to public so it can see the games. If you set it back to friends/private after, will GOG and the porting for future games still work? And if not, will it work if you set it public and then private again for the sync? Its a bit weird.

  • Elijha on 02/06/2016 - 18:07

    Is this a one off thing ie will they continue to match games in the future what is the 'match' list grows? .. I think not because it would encourage people to buy from steam and they have to sump up the games.

    • FabMan on 02/06/2016 - 19:06

      "FAQ 7. Will you include more titles in the future?

      We'll be doing our best to expand GOG Connect in the future! You'll need to import new games when they're added, so stay tuned and check back regularly to see if anything new has been added. "

  • gizmomelb on 02/06/2016 - 19:13

    I joined my accounts this morning, 9 games from Steam added to my GOG account. 3 of the games I don't own on Steam (but own on GOG already) and another 10 games I own on Steam but had already purchased on GOG.

    EDIT: oh well GOG got another $3 AUD from me.. I purchased Van Helsing Final Cut upgrade on GOG. I'm tempted to buy The Witness for $39 AUD (about $25 USD, which is about $15 USD cheaper than elsewhere and a historic lowest price according to isthereanydeal.com).

    • ozdesi on 02/06/2016 - 19:49
      +1

      how long did the joining process take?

  • pedrogonzales on 02/06/2016 - 20:44

    thanks, i got 7 games

  • Baebs on 02/06/2016 - 21:50
    +4

    It works now, got 6 games.

    Another big upside is: you get free bonus content that GOG exclusively offers such as Artworks, Soundtracks, Wallpapers, Avatars, Minigames and so on.

  • Daniel15 on 03/06/2016 - 09:41

    Worked immediately for me. Thanks!

    NOTE: You can only connect ONE Steam account to your GOG account, so choose your main one with the most games.

    Do people tend to have multiple Steam accounts? O.o

    • Lysander on 03/06/2016 - 09:57

      Answer: Yes

      • Daniel15 on 03/06/2016 - 21:38

        But why? Maybe I'm lucky that I live in the USA now and could change my Steam account to an American one (and thus get the American prices).

        • Lysander on 03/06/2016 - 21:45
          +1

          Divide up games for kids for example so they can play at the same time.
          Also, pricing is indeed one factor.

  • Karlos101 on 03/06/2016 - 10:30

    Does anyone know if you actually own you steam games> eg, if steam did go bust, would steam legally have to provide its users with drm free copies of its games seeing we paid for it?

    • theguyrules on 03/06/2016 - 10:33

      Nope. thats the catch.

      • Lysander on 03/06/2016 - 11:07
        +2

        I think they would have to, especially if legal action is taken.
        Yes, I know Steam's T&Cs negate this but really companies can write whatever they like in there - just because it is in there, does not mean it is valid.
        The final say lies with the courts.
        But this scenario is unlikely to happen in the near future I believe - very low risk.

        • GreatWhiteHunter on 08/06/2016 - 22:03

          I bet you were one of the fools who thought Dick Smith in liquidation should honour gift cards?

          If Steam go bust, no-one is going to be retrieving the games lists of every user unless someone pays them to do that and they get the OK to do so.

          If Steam is bought by someone else you have a chance, if it folds, you are f@cked.

        • Lysander on 08/06/2016 - 22:13

          @GreatWhiteHunter:

          Good thing you have dealt with the legal issues and implications of many company insolvencies unlike me who has never been involved in any professionally (caution: irony).

          And good job on the assumptions about Dick Smith and the honouring of gift cards - you must be right since you have known me for the last 30 years.

        • GreatWhiteHunter on 08/06/2016 - 23:30

          @Lysander:

          Lysander to say my opinion of you isn't high wouldn't be exaggerating…

          I am surprised we are not seeing another jump through fifty loopholes and make your Steam profile public to get a POS free game which has a 40% positive rating on Steam deal - that is more your style…

          The ignorance you display when saying something like "I think they would have to, especially if legal action is taken" takes even you to a new low.
          Gold Coast swamp land realtors and Ponzi scheme peddlers love guys like you…

        • Lysander on 09/06/2016 - 09:12

          @GreatWhiteHunter:

          Says the person who steals pictures for his profile. Ha, ha, ha. Says all about you.
          I assume you only like the law when it serves you. Good thing there are fairly high requirements to study law in this country (and a test) - otherwise I would have to deal with people like you at work all day, too. That would definitely be a huge disincentive to work in this area.

          Have a good day mate. Keep thinking Steam and company T&Cs are all powerful. It is a blessing fro heaven there are other sensible people around.

          P.S.: If you want to see what courts can do with company T&Cs, have a look at European countries where OEM software can legally be sold under certain conditions, against the wish of the licensor and their T&Cs. And before you say that that is Europe and this is Australia - int the area of IP the courts take great note of US and European decisions because there are simply not enough cases in Australia to form an own extensive body of case law.

          http://onlinegameslaw.com/the-end-of-the-usedsoft-case-and-i…

          http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d1ff4369-afcc-…

          Key point: A software license has been held to constitute a contract of sale! The terms of the license can be IGNORED!

          And yes, while the courts have done nothing so far, it does not mean they never will or indeed have the power to do so. In the event of a Steam demise where millions of people are bound to lose millions, if not billions, of dollars in those countries, you can be certain there will be court action and the court would not want to upheld an archaic rights system, especially in light of the UsedSoft case.

          P.S.: I bet you have taken good advantage of the deals you say were for "POS" games and have a great deal of them in your Steam library. Hypocrite anybody?

  • Neverpayretail on 03/06/2016 - 10:41

    3 Games added! Thanks OP!

  • 0anth on 03/06/2016 - 13:19
    +1

    I've set my profile to public, but I just get "NO ELIGIBLE GAMES FOUND" when I refresh?
    Anyone else having this issue?

    • 0anth on 03/06/2016 - 15:34

      Never mind, it finally worked. Just had to keep pressing refresh.

  • AMLagonda on 03/06/2016 - 15:55

    Bit of a wasted time with the very limited amount of games, lol I only had one.

    • CarbonTwelve on 03/06/2016 - 16:19

      I had 12, and that's not including The Witcher which I already had in my GOG account.

  • lostn on 03/06/2016 - 22:48

    I can't sign in via Steam. It's telling me password is wrong, but it isn't.

    • lostn on 04/06/2016 - 11:57

      Managed to get it working. Got 5 games.

  • brent3000 on 03/06/2016 - 22:49

    Synced 12 games which is great, love the idea of syncing between platforms :)

  • pwrusr-com on 05/06/2016 - 22:00

    Thanks - registered to gog.

    Seems like a good offer - unfortunately "NO ELIGIBLE GAMES FOUND" (haven't been playing much if at all since the past few years :) ).

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 09/06/2016 - 21:01

    I have 9 of those games in steam and it only detected 1? wtf?

    • Lysander on 09/06/2016 - 23:44

      Because there was a time limit. The games listed above have expired now and three new ones have been added of which you have one. Please read the post and the info on the GOG site.

  • CarbonTwelve on 10/06/2016 - 06:47

    Sigh, looks like even though I linked my accounts during the period, and verified the list of games, it didn't actually add them to my account.

    The weird thing is that when I went to add the new ones just then it said "15 games eligible", and then "13 games added". After that I went back to the page and it changed to "2 games eligible".

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