Great, Totally Free Games

No microtransactions, no romhacks (since you'd have to provide the ROM).
More suggestions are welcome!
Also, I'd recommend checking out Flashpoint, a huge collection of preserved Flash games.

127 Games

Helltaker
Helltaker
Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux):
Link
Yume Nikki
Yume Nikki
Steam:
Link
More info, a non-Steam Windows port, and the many fan games:
Link

There is a mobile version, but it costs money.
Cave Story
Cave Story
Windows, Mac, Linux (and other ports):
Link
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Aperture Desk Job
Aperture Desk Job
Steam Deck:
Link
Cry of Fear
Cry of Fear
Steam (Windows):
Link
Off
Off
Windows, Mac:
Link
AM2R: Return of Samus
AM2R: Return of Samus
Windows:
Archive.org Link

I haven't tested it, but there's apparently a community-made frontend called "AM2RLauncher" to help with installing the game and various mods.
Holocure: Save the Fans!
Holocure: Save the Fans!
Steam (Windows):
Link

Basically just Vampire Survivors, but with Hololive Vtubers and free.
Façade
Façade
Windows:
Link

Okay, it's not exactly "great," but it's interesting and worth checking out.
Fistful of Frags
Fistful of Frags
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Celeste Classic
Celeste Classic
itch.io (Browser):
Link

Was later included in Celeste (2018)
Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain
Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain
itch.io (Windows, Linux):
Link

It's recommended that you play Celeste (2018) first.
M.U.G.E.N
M.U.G.E.N
https://mugenfreeforall.com/
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Steam (Windows):
Link
TrackMania Nations Forever
TrackMania Nations Forever
Steam (Windows):
Link
Lisa: The First
Lisa: The First
Steam (Windows):
Link
Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op
Steam (Windows, SteamOS):
Link
Toribash
Toribash
Pineapple on Pizza
Pineapple on Pizza
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

An accurate depiction of pineapple on pizza. Lasts only 10 minutes. It's better the less you know going into it.
Dwarf Fortress
Dwarf Fortress
Windows, Linux:
Link
Sonic Robo Blast 2
Sonic Robo Blast 2
Windows, Mac, Android, Linux:
Link
Check out the awesome addons available too:
Link
Undertale Yellow
Undertale Yellow
Windows (and soundtrack download):
Link

It is strongly recommended that you play Undertale first.
Grimm's Hollow
Grimm's Hollow
Steam (Windows):
Link

It does offer paid-DLC, but it's just an artbook and wallpapers.
Spelunky Classic
Spelunky Classic
Windows:
Link
Browser:
Link
Alien Swarm
Alien Swarm
Steam (Windows):
Link
Deepest Sword
Deepest Sword
Windows, Mac:
Link
Deltarune: Chapter 1 & 2
Deltarune: Chapter 1 & 2
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
itch.io (Windows, Mac):
Link
Nintendo Switch eshop:
Link
PlayStation 4 Store:
Link

Technically a demo, but a substantial one. Each chapter lasts a good couple hours at least.

It's strongly recommended that you play Undertale first.
Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Idol Showdown
Idol Showdown
Babbdi
Babbdi
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart
Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart
Windows, Mac, Linux:
Link
Addons:
Link
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
Steam (Windows):
Link
He Fucked the Girl Out of Me
He Fucked the Girl Out of Me
Browser, Game Boy:
Link
We Become What We Behold
We Become What We Behold
Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit
Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit
Windows (64 bit & 32 bit), Mac, Android:
Link
More info and soundtrack download:
Link
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
Steam (Windows):
Link
Universal Paperclips
Universal Paperclips
Browser:
Link
Super Crate Box
Super Crate Box
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
Franken
Franken
itch.io (Windows, Mac, Linux):
Link
Escaped Chasm
Escaped Chasm
itch.io (Windows, Mac):
Link
The Plan
The Plan
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

A five-ish minute experience about being a fly.
OpenTTD
OpenTTD
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

A sandbox business sim.
20 Small Mazes
20 Small Mazes
Steam (Windows):
Link
Iron Snout
Iron Snout
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
Tower of Heaven
Tower of Heaven
Browser (requires Flash), Windows (1.0 download):
Link
Newgrounds version (requires Newgrounds account):
Link
The Stanley Parable Demonstration
The Stanley Parable Demonstration
Lily's Well
Lily's Well
Steam (Windows)
Link

CW: "This game contains depictions of violence, gore, child harm, child endangerment, child death, and suicide. This is a horror game about disturbing content."
One Chance
One Chance
Marathon
Marathon
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Portal: The Flash Version
Portal: The Flash Version
Browser (Flash):
Archive.org Link
Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek
Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek
itch.io (Browser, Windows, Mac, Linux):
Link
Sonic and the Fallen Star
Sonic and the Fallen Star
Windows download (and soundtrack):
Link
Eternal Senia
Eternal Senia
Steam (Windows):
Link
Mandagon
Mandagon
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Mari0
Mari0
Outcore: Desktop Adventure
Outcore: Desktop Adventure
Steam (Windows):
Link

It does have DLC you can pay for, but it's basically just to support the developer. You get next to nothing for buying it.
Dweller's Empty Path
Dweller's Empty Path
itch.io (Windows, Mac?):
Link
Adventures With Anxiety!
Adventures With Anxiety!
Browser:
Link

I'd also recommend reading the mental health tips linked at the end of the game.
Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden
Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden
Doronko Wanko
Doronko Wanko
Steam (Windows):
Link
Cave Story Sex RPG 2007
Cave Story Sex RPG 2007
Bloody Hell
Bloody Hell
Steam (Windows):
Link

A metroidvania bullet hell.
Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racers
Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racers
Windows, Mac, Linux:
Link

A more maximalist game than SRB2 Kart. I can't say which of the two you'll prefer. Your mileage may vary.
"Isn't the tutorial super long though?" They patched it.
Teeworlds
Teeworlds
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
Mega Man Maker
Mega Man Maker
Windows:
Link
Pink Hour
Pink Hour
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Battle for Wesnoth
Battle for Wesnoth
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
OneShot
OneShot
Windows:
Link

This is the 2014 version. The 2016 version and the World Machine Edition cost money, but you get to continue if you close the game.
Iji
Iji
Windows:
Link
Pink Heaven
Pink Heaven
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Psychopomp
Psychopomp
Steam (Windows):
Link

CW: "Psychopomp contains grotesque monsters and disturbing scenes. Sounds and visuals are used to produce a disturbing psychological horror environment. "
Bitburner
Bitburner
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

Great for learning Javascript.
Floating Point
Floating Point
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Gun Godz
Gun Godz
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

A pixel FPS by Vlambeer.
Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
Steam (Windows):
Link
The Good Time Garden
The Good Time Garden
itch.io (Windows, Mac):
Link
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Moonring
Moonring
Steam (Windows):
Link

A dark-fantasy roguelike.
You Have 10 Seconds
You Have 10 Seconds
Steam (Windows):
Link
The Cat and the Coup
The Cat and the Coup
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Browser (via BBC website):
Link
Hammerfight
Hammerfight
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

An Action game with physics-based combat.
An Untitled Story
An Untitled Story
I Wanna Maker
I Wanna Maker
Steam (Windows):
Link
A Bewitching Revolution
A Bewitching Revolution
Steam (Windows):
Link
The Evolution of Trust
The Evolution of Trust
Browser:
Link
Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
Steam (Windows):
Link
Vivid/Stasis
Vivid/Stasis
Steam (Windows):
Link

An early access rhythm game / visual novel.
Swollen to Bursting Until I am Disappearing on Purpose
Swollen to Bursting Until I am Disappearing on Purpose
Steam (Windows):
Link
Boomeroad
Boomeroad
Steam (Windows):
Link
Altitude
Altitude
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
You Have 10 Seconds 2
You Have 10 Seconds 2
Steam (Windows):
Link
Endless Sky
Endless Sky
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report
Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report
Steam (Windows):
Link

A visual novel RPG.
High Entropy: Challenges
High Entropy: Challenges
Steam (Windows):
Link
Torus Trooper
Torus Trooper
Zelda Classic
Zelda Classic
Void Pyramid
Void Pyramid
Steam (Windows):
Link

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