Atari games now available on Steam

According to a post at Ars Technica, Atari has announced that nine games in their library are now available for download on Steam, with more on the way. This is more good news for Atari, after a long dry spell of poor performance in the industry. First Phil Harrison, now Steam.

The full list of games, from the post:
“Act of War: Direct Action: a real-time strategy experience that puts players squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow’s war.

Act of War: High Treason: an ultra-realistic modern military real-time strategy game.

ArmA: Combat Operations: a first person tactical military shooter with large elements of realism and simulation.

Atari 80 Classics in 1: the ultimate collection of the original games that inspired generations of gamers.

Death to Spies: third-person stealth action game that immerses the player into the atmosphere of World War II military intelligence operations.

Desperados 2: Cooper’s Revenge – an RTS set in a thrilling Western atmosphere.

Indigo Prophecy: a thrilling supernatural mystery adventure game.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum: combines the roller coaster theme park fun of the Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 with included expansion packs Soaked! and Wild!

Tycoon City: New York – a tycoon simulation game set in one of America’s most exciting metropolises.”

Also slated for release (“in the coming weeks”) are The Witcher, Neverwinter Nights 2 and its expansion NeverWinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer.

Read [Ars Technica]