Most "free" download buttons on shady P2P sites lead to executable files (.exe) that are actually viruses designed to steal your data or lock your computer.

Scammers often create elaborate installers that look real but eventually ask for "human verification" or "survey completion," which are simply tools to generate ad revenue for the scammer while providing no game.

When you search for P2P links for games that haven't been released on PC or haven't been cracked, you are likely to encounter several risks: