Here is the /r/PiratedGames Megathread! - Translations
Needed Components:
You must install all of these before downloading any (legitimate or pirated) games to stop crashing due to missing software on your computer:
Related Subreddits:
- r/CrackSupport
- r/CrackWatch
- r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH
- r/LinuxCrackSupport
- r/Piracy
- r/QuestPiracy
- r/SwitchPirates
Direct Download Sites:
Direct downloads are any normal download: You download the file from a server through a browser. It is significantly safer to download this way and you will not need a VPN. You will need a VPN to access blocked filehost sites (for example, Zippyshare is blocked in some EU countries) in some cases. It is recommended to use a download manager mentioned further down the megathread to help managing your downloads.
- AppCake - For iOS apps and games.
- AppKed - For macOS apps and games.
- CrackHub - For FitGirl repacks and scene releases.
- CrackHub [Scene Games] - For crackhub213's scene releases.
- CS.RIN.RU - Needs registration to download.
- DOS Games Archive - For MS-DOS games.
- Downloadha - Use Google Translate.
- G4U - Slow downloads for free users.
- Game-2U - For PlayStation 4 games (use the FastForward browser extension to bypass ad shortlinks).
- GameDrive
- GamesDrive
- GLOAD - For scene releases.
- GOG Games - For GOG games.
- Internet Archive - Classic PC Games - For old games.
- Mobilism - For Android apps and games.
- My Abandonware - For old games.
- Old-Games.RU - For old games. Can be switched to English on the bottom right corner.
- Old Games Download - For old games.
- Online Fix - For online multiplayer games.
- Ova Games
- ReleaseBB
- Scnlog
- Seven Gamers - Has Google Drive and torrent links. Requires becoming a member of their Discord server for at least 1 day to unlock Google Drive links.
- SKlauncher - For Minecraft.
- SteamRIP
- The Collection Chamber - For old games, enhanced to run on modern systems.
- Torrminatorr Forum - For GOG and Linux games and scene releases. Needs registration to access the content. Offline at the moment.
- Wendy's Forum - For HOGs. Needs registration to access the content.
Torrent Sites:
You will likely need a VPN to download torrents to avoid receiving copyright notices from your ISP, unless your country does not care about piracy. Read more in the VPN section further in this thread. Torrents are P2P downloads: You download from other people who have downloaded the file. No servers are involved.
- 1337x - Avoid torrents uploaded by IGG Games.
- Mac Torrents - For macOS apps and games.
- Mac Torrent - For macOS apps and games.
- NMac - For macOS apps and games.
- RARBG
- Rutor
- RuTracker
- Rustorka
- Tapochek
Repacks:
Repacks are highly compressed games, designed for people with limited and/or slow internet bandwidth. You must install them on your computer once you download them, which can take a long time due to file decompression.
- Chovka
- CPG Repacks
- Darck Repacks
- DODI Repacks
- ElAmigos - Slow downloads for free users, download via GLOAD or Ova Games instead.
- FitGirl Repacks
- FluxyRepacks
- Gnarly Repacks - For emulated console games.
- KaOsKrew
- KAPITALSIN
- Leechinghell - For LAN multiplayer games.
- M4CKD0GE Repacks
- Masquerade Repacks (moved to KaOsKrew)
- Mr DJ
- R.G. Catalyst
- R.G. Mechanics
- R.G. Revenants
- Scooter Repacks
- Tiny Repacks
- Xatab
- ZAZIX
Trainers (Cheats):
Note: These are not for online games. Do not use cheats in online games!
- FearLess Cheat Engine - Has Cheat Engine tables.
- FLiNG Trainer
- GameCopyWorld - Also has crack only and NoCD fixes.
- MegaGames
- MrAntiFun
- WeMod
Release Networks:
Note: None of these sites provide downloads, only information on P2P and/or scene releases. Wanting to see if a game is cracked? Check here!
- m2v.ru
- PreDB.de
- PreDB.me
- PreDB.org
- PreDB.pw
- r/CrackForecast - Joke subreddit to answer the "When will X game be cracked?" question.
- r/CrackWatch
- r/RepackWatchers - For repacks only.
- r/RepackWorld - For repacks only. Sister subreddit of r/PiratedGames.
- srrDB
- xREL
ROM Sites:
- CDRomance
- Edge Emulation
- Emuparadise - Use this script to download.
- NXBrew - For Nintendo Switch games.
- r/Roms
- r/Roms Megathread
- ROMSPURE
- RomUlation
- The Eye
- The ROM Depot
- Vimm's Lair
- Ziperto
Direct Downloading Software:
- Free Download Manager
- Internet Download Manager
- JDownloader2 - Automatically detects links from most sites.
- Motrix
- pyLoad
- Xtreme Download Manager
Torrent Software:
- BiglyBT
- Deluge
- LibreTorrent - For Android devices.
- PicoTorrent
- qBittorrent
- Tixati
- Transmission
- WebTorrent
Tools:
- Auto-CreamAPI - Automatically sets your game up for CreamAPI.
- Auto SteamFix Tool - Automatic creator of Steamworks fixes.
- CreamAPI - DLC unlocker for legitimate Steam games.
- EA DLC Unlocker - DLC unlocker for EA clients.
- Goldberg Steam Emulator - Steam emulator that allows LAN multiplayer without internet connection.
- Lucky Patcher - Android apps patcher (better with root).
- LumaPlay - Uplay DLC unlocker and emulator.
- Nemirtingas Epic Emulator - Epic Online Services emulator.
- RIN SteamInternals - List of Steam tools.
- Sims 4 Updater - Pirate The Sims 4 version updater.
- Steamless - SteamStub DRM remover.
Emulators:
- Bsnes - For Super Nintendo Entertainment System games.
- Cemu - For Nintendo Wii U games.
- Citra - For Nintendo 3DS games.
- DeSmuME - For Nintendo DS games.
- Dolphin Emulator - For Nintendo GameCube and Wii games.
- DuckStation - For PlayStation 1 games.
- MAME - For arcade games.
- MelonDS - For Nintendo DS games.
- mGBA - For Game Boy Advance games.
- No$GBA - For Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS games.
- PCSX2 - For PlayStation 2 games.
- PPSSPP - For PlayStation Portable games.
- RCPS3 - For PlayStation 3 games.
- RetroArch - For multiple consoles games.
- RMG - For Nintendo 64 games.
- Ryujinx - For Nintendo Switch games.
- Snes9x - For Super Nintendo Entertainment System games.
- Xemu - For original Xbox games.
- Xenia - For Xbox 360 games.
- Yuzu - For Nintendo Switch games.
Useful Software:
- 7-Zip - File archiver.
- Achievement Watcher - Achievement file parser that provides automatic screenshot, playtime tracking and real-time notification.
- Bitwarden - Open source password manager.
- Parsec - Play local multiplayer games from anywhere.
- RapidCRC - Checksum verifier and hash info generator.
- Tor Browser - The most private browser.
Use MAS to activate Microsoft products (Office and Windows).
Visit m0nkrus for Adobe products.
Useful Browser Extensions:
- FastForward - Link shorteners bypasser.
- uBlock Origin - Ad content blocker.
VPNs:
Tor is NOT a VPN, it will not protect you when torrenting!
Untrusted Sites and Uploaders:
- AGFY - Scam links.
- AllTorrents
- ApunKaGames
- cracked-games/GETGAMEZ - Malware risk.
- CrackingPatching - Malware risk.
- Downloadly - Contain crypto miners.
- FreeTP
- Game3rb
- Games Releaser
- GOG Unlocked/SteamUnlocked - Malicious link redirects, slow downloads and uploads stolen from IGG Games.
- IGG Games/PCGamesTorrents - Has doxed mercs213 (Good Old Downloads owner), exploits you for ad revenue and puts its own DRM in indie games.
- MrPcGames
- NexusGames - Malicious downloads.
- nosTEAM
- Ocean of Games - High malware risk.
- Qoob/Seyter - Repacks contain bitcoin miners.
- Repack-Games - Mislabels games and steals releases.
- Steam-Repacks - Malicious downloads.
- Steam Cracked
- The Pirate Bay - Malware risk.
- Unlocked-Games
- WIFI4Games - Malicious downloads.
- Worldofpcgames - Malicious downloads.
- xGIROx - Repacks contain bitcoin miners.
- Any site with a scene group name in the URL - SCENE GROUPS DO NOT HAVE SITES!
Unsafe Software:
- μTorrent/Bittorent - Has ads and trackers and is unsafe.
- Avast - Notorious for collecting and selling user data.
- CCleaner - Owned by Avast.