Free Game on the Website Steam DB but in Steam Store it cost money?

[byCrusader]

Hello there!
These games cost money in the Steam Store, but if I install these games via this link, they will be added to my library for free. Is that even legal? Don't want my account to be banned

https://steamdb.info/app/325260/ (Panzer Ball)
https://steamdb.info/app/325260/ (Dream Fly)

Thanks for the reply in advance and Merry Christmas ladies and gentleman!

[Rin]

I think if you install them this way you have the "Purchase" button after the installation instead of the "Play" button. Not 100% sure though

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by Rin:

I think if you install them this way you have the "Purchase" button after the installation instead of the "Play" button. Not 100% sure though

Incorrect. I just played Panzer Ball.

OP... Nothing to worry about. DRM free games do that.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by LowJack_VA1:

Maybe its a region thing, but both of those links lead me to steamdb with games on sale for 3.99 usd. The links there take me right to Steam cart to buy them.

The green install button at the top of the pages.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by LowJack_VA1:

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

The green install button at the top of the pages.

I'm not seeing a install button at all, I'm seeing a green 'Buy on Steam' button at the bottom. That puts the game straight into my Steam cart.

On the Steamdb page. https://imgur.com/a/YLtJ4Oo

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Originally posted by LowJack_VA1:

Thx, I see it now, but it does nothing but blink for me.

Doesn't have a dropdown menu asking to open the client bootstrapper?

[byCrusader]

Thanks for the replies guys!

I just contacted Steam Support. If I get an answer, I'll write it in here. It worries me a little, because in the Steam Store these games cost money but via the link and then on 'Install' button the game will be installed automatically. A little creepy

[byCrusader]

Hello my dudes!
I finally got a response from Steam Support Service. Here's the message from Steam:

''It looks like you tried downloading a previous free-to-play version of the game. Please note that this version is not the same as the current version available for sale on the Steam Store.''

And that's it! So it's kind of a demo of the game I suppose. Thanks anyway for helping me. I appreciate it!

Have a nice Christmas days and stay healthy!