## 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).