Understanding the legal landscape is critical when pursuing "free" downloads of console games:

However, the game can be played on PC through the use of like Yuzu (though its original development has ceased) or Ryujinx. Playing Metroid Dread on PC (Emulation)

, as it was developed by MercurySteam and Nintendo specifically as a Nintendo Switch exclusive . Any "Free Download" links marketed as an official PC port are likely scams or malicious software.