The Talos Principle features a new way of dealing with Piracy

The Talos Principle.

As complained about on the Steam forums, players using an illegally-obtained version of Talos end up stuck in an elevator until they either break down in tears and turn the game off, or... just turn the game off. With each elevator leading from the main facility into the game's three hub areas, you have to use them to progress - or backtrack. Meaning being unable to use the elevators both stops you from progressing and retreading old ground.

This isn't Croteam's first enterprise that deals with the fun act of trolling with the pirates, but it's certainly a good one. If it's as good as Serious Sam's immortal, ever-pursuing scorpion... well, I'll leave that for you to decide. And while you're deciding, you can legally acquire a copy of the Talos Principle on Steam it is available for purchase.