Frequently Asked Questions
Are the games really free?
Yes. No paid tier, no premium account, no fast-download upsell. The site is free and we don't sell anything around it.
Do I need an account?
No sign-up required to download. You can optionally create a free identity to leave comments and submit requests.
Can I play these games online or in multiplayer?
Generally no for ranked or matchmade online play. Most games here are single-player or local co-op only.
Some titles ship with an "online fix" that restores LAN or co-op play between cracked copies. If a game supports this, it'll be mentioned in the description or in the README.html inside the extracted folder.
Where are my save files?
It depends on the game. The most common locations are:
Documents\<game name>orDocuments\My Games\<game name>%APPDATA%\<game name>(paste into the Windows Explorer address bar)%LOCALAPPDATA%\<game name>- Inside the game folder itself
Check all four if you want to back up your saves. The Fixing Errors page has a full list including emulator-specific locations.
Can I keep playing after moving to a new PC?
Yes. The whole game folder is portable, so copy it to your new drive and run the launcher. Saves stored under Documents or %APPDATA% need to be copied separately to keep your progress.
Can I delete the downloaded .rar files after extraction?
Yes. Once the game is extracted and runs, the archive parts can be deleted to free up space.
How do I update a game to a newer version?
Updates appear as new releases on the game's page. Download the newer build and re-extract it. Saves stored outside the game folder are unaffected. Saves stored inside the game folder should be backed up first.
A mirror is down. What do I do?
Try a different mirror on the same download page; they all contain the same game. If every mirror is broken, use the requests page to submit a fix request and we'll re-upload within 24 hours.
A game I want isn't on the site. Can I request it?
Yes. Use the Request a Game page. Search by Steam AppID or game name and submit a request. Other users can upvote it.
My antivirus deleted a file. Now what?
That's the cracked launcher being flagged as a generic threat. Open your AV's quarantine section, restore the file, then add the game folder to AV exclusions before running the game again. Full steps in the Installation Guide.
The game asks me to "Buy" or "Sign in to Steam". What went wrong?
Either the game wasn't extracted correctly, or your antivirus deleted the cracked DLL. Re-extract into a folder already excluded from your antivirus.
Can I use a controller?
Yes. Xbox controllers are plug-and-play. For PlayStation or generic controllers, install DSX (available on Steam) which makes them appear to games as an Xbox controller.
Will these games run on Steam Deck or Linux?
Many do, but it varies by title. Most work via Proton: add the game's .exe to Steam as a non-Steam game, then force a recent Proton version under its properties. Cracked games tend to be more Proton-friendly since anti-cheat is usually removed.
How big are the downloads?
The exact size is shown on each game's download page. Repacks are typically 30–60% smaller than the original release. Make sure you have free space for both the archive and the extracted game during installation.
Do you sell anything?
No. If anyone offers you "premium GameBounty access," a paid launcher, or premium mirrors, they are not affiliated with GameBounty. Everything here is free at gamebounty.world.