Great, Totally Free Games

No microtransactions, no romhacks (since you'd have to provide the ROM)
More suggestions are welcome

51 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
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 to help with installing the game and various mods.
Façade
Façade
Windows:
Link

Okay, it's not exactly "great," but it's interesting and worth checking out.
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)
M.U.G.E.N
M.U.G.E.N
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Steam (Windows):
Link
Lisa: The First
Lisa: The First
Toribash
Toribash
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.
Deepest Sword
Deepest Sword
Spelunky Classic
Spelunky Classic
Windows:
Link
Browser:
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.
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
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
Escaped Chasm
Escaped Chasm
itch.io (Windows, Mac):
Link
Tower of Heaven
Tower of Heaven
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."
Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek
Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek
itch.io (Browser, Windows, Mac, Linux):
Link
Marathon
Marathon
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Sonic and the Fallen Star
Sonic and the Fallen Star
Windows download (and soundtrack):
Link
Mari0
Mari0
Dweller's Empty Path
Dweller's Empty Path
itch.io (Windows, Mac?):
Link
Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden
Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden
Mega Man Maker
Mega Man Maker
Windows:
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
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.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Browser (via BBC website):
Link
An Untitled Story
An Untitled Story
The Evolution of Trust
The Evolution of Trust
Torus Trooper
Torus Trooper
Zelda Classic
Zelda Classic
Trilby: The Art of Theft
Trilby: The Art of Theft
Windows:
Archive.org Link
MyAbandonware Link
Mega Serval
Mega Serval
Chalk
Chalk
Eggman Hates Furries
Eggman Hates Furries
Windows:
Link
Hydorah
Hydorah
Infiniminer
Infiniminer
Bonesaw: The Game
Bonesaw: The Game
Wonder Wickets
Wonder Wickets
Steam (Windows):
Link
Cactus Arcade
Action Fist
Action Fist

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