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Cheat Engine Linux

Free#3 of 23 in Game Memory Editors

Cheat Engine Linux: An open-source Linux toolkit for memory editing, debugging, scripting, and Cheat Engine compatibility. Ranked #3 of 23 in Game Memory Editors by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Open source; best for linux users wanting Cheat Engine compatibility.

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At a glance

Editor score
9.1 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Linux users wanting Cheat Engine compatibility
Paid from
Free
Operating systems
Linux
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports numeric, string, binary, grouped, and custom-Lua memory scans
- Combines pointer scanning, debugging, disassembly, and code injection
- Works with Cheat Engine tables, trainers, Lua, Mono, and Unity IL2CPP
Where it doesn't
- The project is described as early and immature
- Available for Linux rather than multiple operating systems
- Its focus on game training may not suit general debugging workflows

Our verdict on Cheat Engine Linux

Cheat Engine Linux is an open-source Linux desktop toolkit for scanning and editing process memory, debugging, disassembly, reverse engineering, and game training. It targets Linux users working with single-player games, learning projects, and reverse-engineering tasks, particularly those who want compatibility with Cheat Engine tables and trainer files. The project is a from-scratch C++20 and Qt6 reimplementation inspired by Cheat Engine, with both graphical and headless workflows through its GUI console and CLI.

Its strongest area is the breadth of memory-analysis and debugging features in one Linux-focused package. Scans can target numeric, string, binary, grouped, and custom-Lua values, while pointer scanning includes rescans and distributed scan support. Typed reads and writes, freezing, batch edits, and address lists support repeatable memory changes. Debugging covers hardware and software breakpoints, watchpoints, stepping, and tracing. Capstone-backed disassembly adds cross-references and branch targets, and Cheat Engine-compatible auto-assembler templates support code injection. Mono and Unity IL2CPP analysis extends the toolkit to class, field, and method inspection.

Compatibility and scripting make Cheat Engine Linux a practical choice for users moving familiar workflows to Linux. Lua scripting is available through the GUI console and headless CLI, while tables and trainers provide a path for working with existing Cheat Engine materials. The trade-off is project maturity: the maintainers describe it as early and immature, so it is better suited to technically confident users who can work within an evolving toolkit. Choose it for Linux-based memory editing, debugging, game training, and reverse engineering; choose an alternative if you need a multi-platform product or a general-purpose debugging environment outside this focus.

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Cheat Engine Linux pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Cheat Engine Linux fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Operating systems	Linux
Pointer scanning	Yes
Debugger	Yes
Scripting support	Yes
Architecture support	Not verified
Open source	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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