Software that uses your hardware to mine cryptocurrency without your knowledge, significantly slowing down your PC.

Check services like GOG or various "Pro" tiers of gaming launchers, where the game is sometimes included in a rotating library.

Sites like Fanatical or Humble Bundle often include the game in deep-discount bundles.

The primary danger of pursuing a "free download" for a paid game like ELEX is cybersecurity. Third-party sites offering cracked software are often vectors for malware, including: