Windows 7 List of Games For Windows Live games & future support

I found a comprehensive list of Games for Windows Live (GFWL) games that may or may not be supported elsewhere. Here is the breakdown:

List of Games for Windows Live Games that Will & Won't Be Supported Elsewhere​

| Game Title | Will Be Supported Elsewhere? | Notes |
Fallout 3 GOTYYesAvailable through Steam without GFWL.
Resident Evil 5YesNow uses Steamworks; GFWL no longer needed.
Dead Rising 2YesUpdated to use Steamworks; GFWL no longer required.
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die EditionYesMigrated to Steamworks; GFWL integration removed.
Gears of WarNoCross-platform transfers unavailable.
BulletstormYesUpdated version on PC, "Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition," uses other authentication methods.
Grand Theft Auto IVYesRockstar Games Social Club required, GFWL no longer necessary.
Street Fighter X TekkenNoUnable to transfer PC save game data.
Batman: Arkham CityYesUpdated version available through Steam without GFWL.
F1 2010YesNo longer requires GFWL on Steam.
F1 2011YesGFWL functions shut down, but version on Steam allows for saving progress and other functions without GFWL.
Microsoft FlightYesWill still work post-GFWL shutdown.
Ms. Splosion ManYesUpgraded version available on Steamworks.
Tron: EvolutionYesUpdated on Steam to remove GFWL; players with GFWL keys can use them in the Steam version without needing a new key.
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade EditionYesCross-platform support for save data available; will still work after GFWL shutdown.
Street Fighter IVYesUpdated version on Steam does not use GFWL.
TinkerYesNow available for free via official website; GFWL not required.
Viva Piñata: the M&S CollectionYesUpdated version for Steam that no longer uses GFWL.
World of GooYesNo longer requires GFWL; available on multiple platforms.
This list provides insights into the status of various games previously tied to Games for Windows Live. The transition away from GFWL for these titles ensures ongoing support across different platforms. You can refer to the article for more details.
 


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