Look at Reddit communities like r/freegames or r/FreeGameFindings . Users there actively vet links and report whether a free download is legitimate or a phishing attempt.

Instead of risking your computer's security on unverified third-party websites, utilize established, secure platforms that offer a massive rotating library of free games. 1. Epic Games Store

DRM-free means you own the setup files directly and do not need internet access or a launcher to play the game after downloading.

Always run downloaded .zip or .exe files through a multi-engine scanner like VirusTotal before running them on your system.