Does Steam always show third-party DRM on the store page?

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I generally avoid Steam games with third-party DRM due to issues the legacy copy protection schemes in particular can cause (see a question on Super User).

Resident Evil 7's Steam page as an example:

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I'm fairly sure that the support is either inadequate or up to the developers (who may leave the DRM note out on purpose) as I have encountered Steam games that have some third-party protection according to PC Gaming Wiki and/or ProtectionID program (PC game "protection scanner") and no mention on the game's store page.






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How do I know if a Steam game has DRM?

If you have a game in your Steam library and you wish to test whether it is DRM-free or "launcher free", try moving the game's folder outside of your Steam install directory. If the game is able to run, it means it is DRM-free or launcher free. If it doesn't, then the game has DRM of some sort.

Do all Steam games have Steam DRM?

Steam also has much more in the way of brand recognition, so many gamers use the platform because it is the one they are most aware of. However, because Steam does not have DRM-free games, you may want to use it in tandem with a service like GOG.com.

Is Steam DRM optional?

As previously stated, Steam's DRM is light. It's so light, it's even optional. Consider Paradox Interactive, the Swedish video game publisher. They are masters of foregoing Steam's DRM.

Can Steam DRM be cracked?

You can't.



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