Usually hosted on third-party file-sharing sites, unverified forums, or "crack" sites rather than official storefronts like Steam, GOG, or the Bohemia Interactive Store. Common Tactics:
Using the name of a popular classic game ( ARMA: Cold War Assault ) to lure users into downloading a malicious payload. download-arma-cold-war-assault-areal-gamer-zip
The file may install miners that use your CPU/GPU resources, causing lag and hardware wear. Usually hosted on third-party file-sharing sites