Which Steam games have Denuvo?
We check 149 popular Steam games every day against the Steam store's own DRM notices: Denuvo, other third-party DRM, activation limits and required publisher accounts (EA, Ubisoft, Rockstar…). Last update: November 9, 2026.
- games checked
- 149
- use Denuvo
- 36
- have an activation limit
- 12
- need a publisher account
- 26
Source: Steam store DRM and account notices, checked daily. Publishers sometimes don't declare DRM; when in doubt, check PCGamingWiki.
Recent DRM changes
- November 5, 2026DOOM: The Dark Ages removed Denuvo
- October 28, 2026EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27 added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026Planet Zoo 2 added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026EA SPORTS FC™ 27 added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026Star Wars Outlaws: publisher account none → Ubisoft Connect launcher (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
- October 28, 2026Star Wars Outlaws added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026Planet Coaster 2: publisher account none → Frontier Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
- October 28, 2026Planet Coaster 2 added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026Football Manager 2024 added Denuvo
- October 28, 2026ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE: activation limit none → 5/day
Denuvo FAQ
What is Denuvo?
Denuvo (Denuvo Anti-Tamper, by Irdeto) is anti-piracy DRM that publishers add on top of Steam's own protection. It checks the game's licence online and ties activations to your hardware.
Does Denuvo work offline?
A Denuvo game has to go online to activate — on first launch, after hardware or driver changes and periodically after that. Between checks it can usually run in Steam offline mode, but not indefinitely.
What is the Denuvo activation limit?
Some publishers cap how many different PCs can activate a game per day — often 5 PCs in 24 hours. Go over it and the game won't start on a new PC until the next day. We list the limit when the Steam store states it.
How do I check if a game has Denuvo?
On the game's Steam page, look for the box above “Add to Cart” that says “Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo”. This list reads the same notice for you and re-checks it every day.
Do games ever remove Denuvo?
Yes — publishers often remove Denuvo months or years after release. When a game on this list drops (or adds) Denuvo, it shows up under recent changes.
Which games are best for Steam offline mode?
Single-player games without Denuvo and without a required publisher account. Filter the list by “No Denuvo” to find them.