Files like "Virtual.Villagers.1-5.rar" often come from abandonware or torrent sites. These carry a higher risk of containing:

If you have already downloaded the file, you can generate your own "solid report" by using these tools:

But, now I bought all of them on Steam because I know that that is safe and I'll be able to acess them through my account. wH0mSt_ Reddit·r/VirtualVillagers

The Virtual Villagers series includes five main chapters originally released between 2006 and 2010: A New Home VV2: The Lost Children VV3: The Secret City VV4: The Tree of Life VV5: New Believers

Safe and verified for modern systems. The first three games are available there.

Right-click the .exe files, go to Properties , and look for a Digital Signatures tab. If it’s signed by "LDW Software, LLC," it is likely authentic. Game Series Overview

Is it safe to download the games from the developers website?

Old game files often trigger antivirus warnings because they use outdated certificates or "wrappers".