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DeckCheatz

Free#22 of 30 in Game Trainers

DeckCheatz: A focused open-source trainer launcher for SteamOS and Linux gaming setups. Ranked #22 of 30 in Game Trainers by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Open source; best for background trainers on SteamOS and Linux.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Background trainers on SteamOS and Linux
Paid from
Free
Platform support
Linux
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Matches trainers to each game's Proton prefix automatically
- Runs trainers in the background without a separate window
- Supports SteamOS, Bazzite, CachyOS, and NixOS
Where it doesn't
- Linux-only platform support limits its audience
- No current in-game overlay integration
- Focused on single-player modding rather than broader trainer workflows

Our verdict on DeckCheatz

DeckCheatz is an open-source tool for running Windows game trainers on SteamOS and Linux systems. It is designed for players who use Steam with Proton and want a configured trainer to start alongside a selected game. The tool registers as a Steam Play compatibility tool, then launches the chosen trainer with the game. Its focus is narrow: single-player modding on supported Linux environments rather than a general-purpose trainer suite.

The main strength is how DeckCheatz connects trainers with Steam and Proton. It matches a trainer to the game's Proton prefix and launches it automatically, while keeping the trainer running in the background without a separate window. This reduces the need to start the trainer independently for each game. Support includes SteamOS, Bazzite, CachyOS, and NixOS, and the project is prepared for Flatpak distribution. That makes it a practical fit for Linux gaming setups built around Steam and Proton.

DeckCheatz remains a specialized tool. Its current delivery model is standalone, and in-game overlay integration is planned rather than presented as a current feature. The project is also independent of trainer developers, so its value is centered on launching and associating existing Windows trainers rather than providing trainers itself. Choose DeckCheatz if you want an open-source background launcher for trainers on SteamOS or Linux. Choose another option if you need Windows support, a current in-game overlay, or a broader trainer-management scope.

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DeckCheatz pricing

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

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DeckCheatz fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Platform support	Linux
Delivery model	Standalone
In-game overlay	No
Automatic updates	Not verified
Offline mode	Not verified
Simultaneous devices	Not verified
Refund window	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Steam, Proton
Pricing	Open source
Website	deckcheatz.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

DeckCheatz integrations

DeckCheatz lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Steam
Proton

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