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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Deck VerifiedSep 30, 2014Monolith Productions

Fully offline

GOG sells this as a DRM-free installer, so once it is downloaded it needs no launcher and no internet connection.

The GOG version is DRM-free and runs without any launcher or internet connection once installed. The Steam version needs the Steam client and one online launch before Steam's offline mode works.

The headline status and price are for the GOG version. See the table below for each store.

Buy on GOG $19.99 Buy on Steam $19.99

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Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Offline details by store

Store	Store flags	Offline status	What that means	Source
GOG	DRM-free installers	Fully offline	GOG sells this as a DRM-free installer, so once it is downloaded it needs no launcher and no internet connection.	GOG product page
Steam	None listed	Online once to activate	Steam lists no extra DRM or account for this game. Install and sign in to Steam while online once, then switch Steam to Offline Mode.	Steam store page

Statuses are read from each store's own information, not tested by us, and can change with patches. Check the store page before you buy. How we decide. Steam Deck rating from Valve's compatibility report.

Last data refresh: October 27, 2026.