You cannot download the trial directly from the main "Products" page anymore, as it points to version 17. Here is how to find version 16:

If you are installing this on Windows 11, you might find VMware Workstation 17 is more compatible. If you are on Windows 10, Version 16 is perfectly stable. If you cannot find the trial for v16, the v17 trial will likely work on your hardware just as well.