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.

56 Games

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Steam (Windows, Mac):
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.
Helltaker
Helltaker
Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux):
Link
Cave Story
Cave Story
Windows, Mac, Linux (and other ports):
Link
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.
Undertale Yellow
Undertale Yellow
Windows (and soundtrack download):
Link

It is strongly recommended that you play Undertale first.
Off
Off
Windows, Mac:
Link
Aperture Desk Job
Aperture Desk Job
Steam Deck:
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.
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.
Doronko Wanko
Doronko Wanko
Steam (Windows):
Link
Lisa: The First
Lisa: The First
Marathon
Marathon
Steam (Windows, Mac):
Link
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Steam (Windows):
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
Sonic Robo Blast 2
Windows, Mac, Android, Linux:
Link
Check out the awesome addons available too:
Link
Celeste Classic
Celeste Classic
itch.io (Browser):
Link

Was later included in Celeste (2018)
Façade
Façade
Windows:
Link

Okay, it's not exactly "great," but it's interesting and worth checking out.
Tower of Heaven
Tower of Heaven
Browser (requires Flash), Windows (1.0 download):
Link
Newgrounds version (requires Newgrounds account):
Link
Spelunky Classic
Spelunky Classic
Windows:
Link
Browser:
Link
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
Steam (Windows):
Link
M.U.G.E.N
M.U.G.E.N
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
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."
Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit
Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit
Windows (64 bit & 32 bit), Mac, Android:
Link
More info and soundtrack download:
Link
We Become What We Behold
We Become What We Behold
Toribash
Toribash
Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart
Sonic Robo Blast 2 Kart
Windows, Mac, Linux:
Link
Addons:
Link
Escaped Chasm
Escaped Chasm
itch.io (Windows, Mac):
Link
Portal: The Flash Version
Portal: The Flash Version
Browser (Flash):
Archive.org Link
An Untitled Story
An Untitled Story
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
Deepest Sword
Deepest Sword
Windows, Mac:
Link
Trilby: The Art of Theft
Trilby: The Art of Theft
Windows:
Archive.org Link
MyAbandonware 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.
Eggman Hates Furries
Eggman Hates Furries
Windows:
Link
Action Fist
Action Fist
One Chance
One Chance
Zelda Classic
Zelda Classic
Iji
Iji
Windows:
Link
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Browser (via BBC website):
Link
Wonder Wickets
Wonder Wickets
Steam (Windows):
Link
Bonesaw: The Game
Bonesaw: The Game
Torus Trooper
Torus Trooper
The Evolution of Trust
The Evolution of Trust
Browser:
Link
Hydorah
Hydorah
Mega Serval
Mega Serval
Infiniminer
Infiniminer
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.
Cactus Arcade
Mari0
Mari0
Chalk
Chalk
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

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