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.

Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux):
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Steam:
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More info, a non-Steam Windows port, and the many fan games:
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There is a mobile version, but it costs money.
Windows, Mac, Linux (and other ports):
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Steam (Windows):
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Windows, Mac:
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Windows:
Archive.org Link

I haven't tested it, but there's apparently a community-made frontend to help with installing the game and various mods.
Steam (Windows):
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Basically just Vampire Survivors, but with Hololive Vtubers and free.
Windows:
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Okay, it's not exactly "great," but it's interesting and worth checking out.
itch.io (Browser):
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Was later included in Celeste (2018)
itch.io (Windows, Linux):
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It's recommended that you play Celeste (2018) first.
Steam (Windows, SteamOS):
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Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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An accurate depiction of pineapple on pizza. Lasts only 10 minutes. It's better the less you know going into it.
Windows, Mac, Android, Linux:
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Check out the awesome addons available too:
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Windows (and soundtrack download):
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It is strongly recommended that you play Undertale first.
Steam (Windows):
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It does offer paid-DLC, but it's just an artbook and wallpapers.
Windows:
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Browser:
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Windows, Mac:
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Steam (Windows, Mac):
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itch.io (Windows, Mac):
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Nintendo Switch eshop:
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PlayStation 4 Store:
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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.
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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Windows, Mac, Linux:
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Addons:
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Windows (64 bit & 32 bit), Mac, Android:
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More info and soundtrack download:
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itch.io (Windows, Mac):
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Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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A sandbox business sim.
Browser (requires Flash), Windows (1.0 download):
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Newgrounds version (requires Newgrounds account):
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Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows)
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CW: "This game contains depictions of violence, gore, child harm, child endangerment, child death, and suicide. This is a horror game about disturbing content."
itch.io (Browser, Windows, Mac, Linux):
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Steam (Windows, Mac):
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Windows download (and soundtrack):
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Steam (Windows):
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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.
itch.io (Windows, Mac?):
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Browser:
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I'd also recommend reading the mental health tips linked at the end of the game.
Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows):
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A metroidvania bullet hell.
Windows, Mac, Linux:
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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.
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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Windows:
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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

Windows:
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Steam (Windows):
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CW: "Psychopomp contains grotesque monsters and disturbing scenes. Sounds and visuals are used to produce a disturbing psychological horror environment. "
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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Great for learning Javascript.
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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A pixel FPS by Vlambeer.
Steam (Windows):
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A dark-fantasy roguelike.
Browser (via BBC website):
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Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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An Action game with physics-based combat.
Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows):
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An early access rhythm game / visual novel.
Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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Steam (Windows):
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A visual novel RPG.
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows, Mac):
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Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
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An Adventure game "inspired by Umberto Eco's novel and Jean-Jaques Annaud's film 'The Name of the Rose', and based on the game 'La abadía del crimen' by Paco Menéndez and Juan Delcán."
Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows):
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An eccentric cosmic-horror RPG.
Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows):
[Link](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1896750/Cursed/}

An Action-adventure horror game.
Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows):
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Steam (Windows):
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A monochromatic roguelike RPG.

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