privateersclub-wiki/README.md

## piratedgames-megathread

**Here's the r/PiratedGames Mega Thread!**

## **Torrent Sites:**
- **Moderators' choice: [RARBG](https://rarbg.to/)** - Safe torrents, best quality.

Other noteworthy mentions:

- [1337X](https://1337x.to/) - Has lots of content, well moderated.
- [Mac Torrents](https://mac-torrents.io/mac-games/) - Mac torrents.
- [NXMAC](https://nxmac.com/) - MAC games.
- [RuTor](http://www.rutor.info/) - Russian Torrent Tracker.
- [RuTracker](https://rutracker.org/) - Russian Torrent Forum.
- [Rustorka](http://rustorka.com/) - Russian Torrent Tracker.
- [Tapochek](https://tapochek.net/index.php) - Russian Torrent Tracker.
- [Torrents.csv](https://torrents-csv.ml/) - Easy viewing torrent search engine.

**We do not recommend The Pirate Bay or Kickass Torrents due to how easy it is to pick up malware.**

## **Direct Download Sites:**
- **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.

**Other noteworthy mentions:**

- [CrackHub](https://crackhub.site/) - DDL for scene games and FitGirl repacks.
- [Crackhub [Scene Games]](https://scene.crackhub.site/) - Takes you directly to Crackhub's scene uploads.
- [GLOAD](https://gload.cc/) - German DDL site.
- [Gamesdrive.co](https://gamesdrive.co/) - Repacks and Scene game downloads.
- [GOG Games](https://gog-games.com/) - GOG Games.
- [Mobilisim](https://forum.mobilism.org/index.php) - Mobile apps and games.
- [MyAbandonware](https://www.myabandonware.com/) - Old/retro games.
- [Online-fix.me](https://online-fix.me/) - Online multiplayer games.
- [Ovagames](http://www.ovagames.com/) - DDL Games.
- [RLSBB](https://rlsbb.ru/) - DDL Scene Releases.
- [SCNLOG.ME](https://scnlog.me/) - DDL Scene Releases.
- [SteamUnlocked](https://steamunlocked.net/)
- [Torrminatorr Forum](https://forum.torrminatorr.com/) - DDL games - Scene games and GOG 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.

**For Crack Only content, NoCD fixes and trainers, go to [GameCopyWorld](https://gamecopyworld.com/games/index.php).**

## **Repacks:**

Repacks are highly compressed game downloads, designed for people with slow/limited internet bandwidth. All listed below are trusted repackers with no malware.

- [BlackBox](http://www.blackboxrepack.com/)
- [Chovka](https://repack.info/)
- [CPG Repacks](http://cpgrepacks.site/)
- [Dodi](http://dodi-repacks.site/)
- [Darck](https://darckrepacks.com/)
- [ElAmigos](https://elamigos.site/)
- [FitGirl](http://fitgirl-repacks.site/)
- [Gnarly](https://gnarly-repacks.site/)
- [KaosKrew](https://kaoskrew.org/)
- [Kapital Sin](http://www.kapitalsin.com/forum/)
- [M4ckDOge](https://m4ckd0ge-repacks.me/)
- [Masquerade](https://masquerade.site/)
- MJ DJ
- R.G. Catalyst
- R.G. Mechanics
- R.G. Revenants
- [Scooter Repacks](https://scooter-repacks.site/)
- [Xatab](https://xatab-repack.com/)
- ZAZIX

## **Release Networks**

Please note, none of these sites provide downloads, only information on Scene/P2P releases.

- **Moderator's Choice: [r/CrackWatch](https://reddit.com/r/crackwatch)** - Straight to the point for videogames.

Other noteworthy mentions:

- [predb.me](https://predb.me/)
- [predb.org](https://predb.org/)
- [predb.ovh](https://predb.ovh/)
- [predb.pw](https://predb.pw/)
- [xREL](https://xrel.to/)

Please note that the "crackwatch" website is not recommended since it is not official.

## **ROM Sites:**

- [CDRomance](https://cdromance.com/)
- [Edge Emulation](https://edgemu.net/)
- [Emu Paradise](https://www.emuparadise.me/) - [Use this script](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/968sm6/a_script_for_easy_downloading_of_emuparadise_roms/) to download.
- [The Eye](http://the-eye.eu/public/rom/)
- [TheRomDepot](https://theromdepot.com/)
- [Romulation](https://www.romulation.net/)
- [r/ROMS](https://reddit.com/r/roms)
- [Vimm's Lair](https://vimm.net/?p=vault)
- [Ziperto](https://www.ziperto.com/) - DDL site for Nintendo and Playstation ROMS.

## **Torrent Software:**

To torrent, use these programs:

- **Moderators' choice: [Qbittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php)**

Other noteworthy mentions:

- [BiglyBT](https://www.biglybt.com/download/)
- [Deluge](https://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download)
- [PicoTorrent](https://picotorrent.org/download/)
- [Transmission](https://transmissionbt.com/download/)

## **Direct Downloading Software:**

To direct download, use these programs:

- **Moderators' choice: [JDownloader2](http://jdownloader.org/jdownloader2)**

Other noteworthy mentions:

- [FreeDownloadManager](https://www.freedownloadmanager.org/)
- [Internet Download Manager.](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/download.html)
- [Motrix](https://motrix.app/)
- [pyLoad](https://pyload.net/)
- [Xtreme Download Manager](https://subhra74.github.io/xdm/)

## **Debrid service:**

A debrid service will convert premium / slow file host links into faster download links, just for you.

- [Real Debrid](https://real-debrid.com/)
- [AllDebrid](https://alldebrid.com/)
- [Premiumize](https://www.premiumize.me/)

## **Tools:**
These tools are helpful with cracking your own games.

- [ALi213 Steam Emulator](https://mega.nz/file/0lYGhDBb#4-x-4oPliA4ZR-mw4yAE3FzM5kzV-4xSVvK3JAYOFkQ) - Emulate Steam
- [Auto CreamAPI](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2013521#p2013521) - Automatically set your game up for CreamAPI.
- [Auto Steamworks Fix Tool](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=97112) - Automatically create Steamworks Fixes.
- [CODEX Steam Emulator](https://mega.nz/file/coQwTLLT#xx9gNuah5LQ1pkIeEf3UiQTCksaK7694fdXODmZgCZ0) - Emulate Steam
- [CreamAPI](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=70576) - Unlock pirated DLC on legitimate Steam Games.
- [GoldBerg Emulator](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=91627) - Emulate Steam
- [Lucky Patcher](https://www.luckypatchers.com/) - Patch Android Apps (better with root)
- [LumaPlay](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=67197) - Emulate Uplay
- [Nemirtingas Epic Emulator](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=105551)
- [Origin DLC unlocker](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=104412) - Unlock pirated DLC in legitimate Origin games. Only confirmed working for The Sims 4.
- [RIN SteamInternals - A Broad Collection of Steam Tools](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=65887) 
- [SmartSteamEmu](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=62935) - Emulate Steam
- [Steamless](https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=88528) - Remove Steam DRM from EXE files (to be used with a Steam Emulator)

## **Useful Software:**

- [7zip File Manager](https://www.7-zip.org/) - Better than WinRAR, open source.
- [Achievement Watcher](https://github.com/xan105/Achievement-Watcher/) - View every achievement earned on your PC whether it's coming from Steam, a Steam emulator, and more.
- [BleachBit](https://www.bleachbit.org/) - System Cleaner, safer than CCLeaner.
- [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/) - Open Source Password Management Solution.
- [QuickSFV](https://www.quicksfv.org/download.html) - Verify checksums and generate hash info.
- [WinRAR](https://www.rarlab.com/) - Alternative to 7zip.
- [Vapor Store](https://github.com/CrypticShy/vapor-store) - A store (similar to Steam!) where you can download cracked games!

**For Microsoft products (Windows/Office) you can use [MAS](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases) to activate them.**

**For Adobe products, visit [monkrus](http://monkrus.ws/).**

## **Useful Browser Extensions:**

These don't help much with online piracy, but will make your browsing much more private and safe.

- [Decentraleyes/LocalCDN](https://git.synz.io/Synzvato/decentraleyes)
- [HTTPS Everywhere](https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere)
- [Privacy Badger](https://privacybadger.org/)
- Trace
- [Ublock Origin](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock)
- [Universal Bypass](https://universal-bypass.org/)

## **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](https://adguard.com/en/adguard-dns/overview.html)**

More trusted DNS providers can be found [here](https://www.privacytools.io/providers/dns/).

## **VPNs:**

- Recommending a VPN service is very difficult, so we'd like to point your VPN related questions towards [r/VPN](http://reddit.com/r/vpn).
- [Privacy Tools' VPN recommendations](https://www.privacytools.io/providers/vpn/)
- [VPN Comparison Chart](https://thatoneprivacysite.net/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.
- BBRepacks - Fake BlackBox Repacks, contain malware.
- OceanOfGames - High malware risk.
- nosTEAM
- xGIROx - repacks contain bitcoin miners.
- Seyter - repacks contain bitcoin miners
- cracked-games.org - Malware Risk.
- crackingpatching - Malware Risk
- Pirate Bay - Malware Risk
- Kickass Torrents - Malware Risk
- Any site with a scene group name in the URL - **SCENE GROUPS DON'T HAVE SITES!**

Anybody caught linking a website the moderators deem unsafe will have their comments removed in order to keep people safe on the subreddit!

**We will keep this thread updated, so check back every so often!**

**If you have any recommendations for the Mega Thread, please comment below! Unsafe sites will be removed by the moderators.**


## **Translations:**

See [translations](https://github.com/taskylizard/piratedgames-megathread/blob/main/translations/translations.md).