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.

104 Games

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Browser (via BBC website):
Link
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
Steam (Windows):
Link
Marathon
Marathon
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Steam (Windows):
Link
Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op
Steam (Windows, SteamOS):
Link
M.U.G.E.N
M.U.G.E.N
Zelda Classic
Zelda Classic
OpenTTD
OpenTTD
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

A sandbox business sim.
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
Torus Trooper
Torus Trooper
Façade
Façade
Windows:
Link

Okay, it's not exactly "great," but it's interesting and worth checking out.
Battle for Wesnoth
Battle for Wesnoth
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
Toribash
Toribash
Sonic Robo Blast 2
Sonic Robo Blast 2
Windows, Mac, Android, Linux:
Link
Check out the awesome addons available too:
Link
Dwarf Fortress
Dwarf Fortress
An Untitled Story
An Untitled Story
Portal: The Flash Version
Portal: The Flash Version
Browser (Flash):
Archive.org Link
Chalk
Chalk
Trilby: The Art of Theft
Trilby: The Art of Theft
Windows:
Archive.org Link
MyAbandonware Link
Bonesaw: The Game
Bonesaw: The Game
Cactus Arcade
Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden
Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden
Off
Off
Windows, Mac:
Link
Iji
Iji
Windows:
Link
Spelunky Classic
Spelunky Classic
Windows:
Link
Browser:
Link
Infiniminer
Infiniminer
Tower of Heaven
Tower of Heaven
Browser (requires Flash), Windows (1.0 download):
Link
Newgrounds version (requires Newgrounds account):
Link
Hammerfight
Hammerfight
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

An Action game with physics-based combat.
Action Fist
Action Fist
Hydorah
Hydorah
Eggman Hates Furries
Eggman Hates Furries
Windows:
Link
One Chance
One Chance
Mari0
Mari0
Lisa: The First
Lisa: The First
Cry of Fear
Cry of Fear
Steam (Windows):
Link
Gun Godz
Gun Godz
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

A pixel FPS by Vlambeer.
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.
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
Celeste Classic
Celeste Classic
itch.io (Browser):
Link

Was later included in Celeste (2018)
Endless Sky
Endless Sky
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
Void Pyramid
Void Pyramid
Steam (Windows):
Link
Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
Steam (Windows):
Link
The Abbey of Crime Extensum
The Abbey of Crime Extensum
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

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."
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.
We Become What We Behold
We Become What We Behold
Mega Man Maker
Mega Man Maker
Windows:
Link
The Evolution of Trust
The Evolution of Trust
Browser:
Link
Universal Paperclips
Universal Paperclips
Wonder Wickets
Wonder Wickets
Steam (Windows):
Link
Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart
Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart
Windows, Mac, Linux:
Link
Addons:
Link
Idle Wizard
Idle Wizard
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
Escaped Chasm
Escaped Chasm
itch.io (Windows, Mac):
Link
A Bewitching Revolution
A Bewitching Revolution
Steam (Windows):
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.
The Good Time Garden
The Good Time Garden
Grimm's Hollow
Grimm's Hollow
Steam (Windows):
Link

It does offer paid-DLC, but it's just an artbook and wallpapers.
Down Ward
Down Ward
Steam (Windows):
Link
I Wanna Maker
I Wanna Maker
Steam (Windows):
Link
Helltaker
Helltaker
Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux):
Link
Dweller's Empty Path
Dweller's Empty Path
itch.io (Windows, Mac?):
Link
Pitcher and the Whale
Pitcher and the Whale
Flicker of Hope
Flicker of Hope
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
High Entropy: Challenges
High Entropy: Challenges
Steam (Windows):
Link
Weird and Unfortunate Things Are Happening
Weird and Unfortunate Things Are Happening
Steam (Windows):
Link

An eccentric cosmic-horror RPG.
Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek
Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek
itch.io (Browser, Windows, Mac, Linux):
Link
Slay the Dragon!
Slay the Dragon!
Steam (Windows):
Link
Cave Story Sex RPG 2007
Cave Story Sex RPG 2007
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.
Bitburner
Bitburner
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link

Great for learning Javascript.
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."
Cursed
Cursed
Steam (Windows):
[Link](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1896750/Cursed/}

An Action-adventure horror game.
Aperture Desk Job
Aperture Desk Job
Steam Deck:
Link
Franken
Franken
He Fucked the Girl Out of Me
He Fucked the Girl Out of Me
Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea
Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Holocure: Save the Fans!
Holocure: Save the Fans!
Steam (Windows):
Link

Basically just Vampire Survivors, but with Hololive Vtubers and free.
Personal Space
Personal Space
Steam (Windows):
Link

A monochromatic roguelike RPG.
Sonic and the Fallen Star
Sonic and the Fallen Star
Windows download (and soundtrack):
Link
Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit
Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit
Windows (64 bit & 32 bit), Mac, Android:
Link
More info and soundtrack download:
Link
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.
Moon Runner
Moon Runner
Steam (Windows):
Link
Mega Serval
Mega Serval
Babbdi
Babbdi
Steam (Windows, Mac, SteamOS):
Link
Bloody Hell
Bloody Hell
Steam (Windows):
Link

A metroidvania bullet hell.
Vivid/Stasis
Vivid/Stasis
Steam (Windows):
Link

An early access rhythm game / visual novel.
Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report
Kowloon's Curse: Lost Report
Steam (Windows):
Link

A visual novel RPG.
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.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
Idol Showdown
Idol Showdown
Swollen to Bursting Until I am Disappearing on Purpose
Swollen to Bursting Until I am Disappearing on Purpose
Steam (Windows):
Link
Franzen
Franzen
Steam (Windows):
Link
Moonring
Moonring
Steam (Windows):
Link

A dark-fantasy roguelike.
Undertale Yellow
Undertale Yellow
Windows (and soundtrack download):
Link

It is strongly recommended that you play Undertale first.
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.
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. "
20 Small Mazes
20 Small Mazes
Steam (Windows):
Link
Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole
Steam (Windows):
Link

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