**Moderator's Choice:** [CS.RIN.RU - Steam Underground Community](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/) - Best place for any game, this should be the first place you check. Does not allow Scene releases.
Oculus Quest users can download games from [this thread](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=103122) on [CS.RIN.RU](http://cs.rin.ru/) forum. [This post](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2077062#p2077062) is also helpful.
Repacks are highly compressed game downloads, designed for people with slow/limited internet bandwidth. All listed below are trusted repackers with no malware.
BlackBox
CPG Repacks
Dodi
Darck
ElAmigos
FitGirl
Gnarly
KaosKrew
Kapital Sin
M4ckD0ge
Masquerade
Mr DJ
R.G. Catalyst
R.G. Mechanics
R.G. Revenants
Scooter Repacks
Xatab
ZAZIX
Release Networks:
Please note, none of these sites provide downloads, only information on Scene/P2P releases.
Moderator's Choice: r/CrackWatch - Straight to the point for videogames.
Other noteworthy mentions:
predb.org
predb.ovh
predb.pw
xREL
Please note that the "crackwatch" website is not recommended since it is not official.
ROM Sites:
CDRomance
Edge Emulation
Emu Paradise - Use this script to download.
The Eye
TheRomDepot
Romulation
r/ROMS
Vimm's Lair
Ziperto - DDL site for Nintendo and Playstation ROMS.
Torrent Software:
To torrent, use these programs:
Moderators' choice: Qbittorrent
Other noteworthy mentions:
BiglyBT
Deluge
PicoTorrent
Transmission
Direct Downloading Software:
To direct download, use these programs:
Moderators' choice: JDownloader2
Other noteworthy mentions:
Internet Download Manager.
pyLoad
Xtreme Download Manager
Debrid service:
A debrid service will convert premium / slow file host links into faster download links, just for you.
Moderators' Choice: Real Debrid
Other noteworthy mentions:
AllDebrid
Premiumize
Tools:
These tools are helpful with cracking your own games.
ALi213 Steam Emulator - Emulate Steam
Auto CreamAPI - Automatically set your game up for CreamAPI.
Auto Steamworks Fix Tool - Automatically create Steamworks Fixes.
CODEX Steam Emulator - Emulate Steam
CreamAPI - Unlock pirated DLC on legitimate Steam Games.
GoldBerg Emulator - Emulate Steam
Lucky Patcher - Patch Android Apps (better with root)
LumaPlay - Emulate Uplay
Nemirtingas Epic Emulator
Origin DLC unlocker - Unlock pirated DLC in legitimate Origin games. Only confirmed working for The Sims 4.
RIN SteamInternals - A Broad Collection of Steam Tools
SmartSteamEmu - Emulate Steam
Steamless - Remove Steam DRM from EXE files (to be used with a Steam Emulator)
Useful Software:
7zip File Manager - Better than WinRAR.
BleachBit - System Cleaner, safer than CCLeaner.
Bitwarden - Open Source Password Management Solution.
QuickSFV - Verify checksums and generate hash info.
WinRAR - Alternative to 7zip.
Vapor Store - A store (similar to Steam!) where you can download cracked games!
Not game related, but for Microsoft Products and Adobe Products, go to the backup of r/sjain_guides.
Useful Browser Extensions:
These don't help much with online piracy, but will make your browsing much more private and safe.
Decentraleyes
HTTPS Everywhere
Privacy Badger
Trace
Ublock Origin
Universal Bypass
DNS:
Using a privacy-focused DNS can speed up your browsing experience as well as make your network traffic more secure (NOT a VPN substitute):
Moderators' Choice: Adguard DNS
More trusted DNS providers can be found here.
VPNs:
Recommending a VPN service is very difficult, so we'd like to point your VPN related questions towards r/VPN.
Privacy Tools' VPN recommendations
VPN Comparison Chart
Tor is NOT a VPN, it will not protect you when torrenting!
Unsafe software:
Bittorrent - Same as Utorrent, has ads, trackers, and is unsafe.
Utorrent - Same as Bittorrent, has ads, trackers, and is unsafe.
CCleaner - Owned by Avast.
Avast - Notorious for collecting and selling user data.
Untrusted sites:
IGG Games / PC Games Torrents - they doxxed mercs213 (owner of GoodOldDownloads), package their own DRM in indie games and exploit you for ad revenue.
