Cheat Engine

About

Cheat Engine, originating from the Netherlands, is a free and open-source tool designed to enhance single-player gaming experiences. It offers features such as memory scanning, speedhacking, a hex editor, an embedded debugger, and a trainer maker. The software includes a tutorial to guide users. It supports Windows and Mac platforms. While praised for its comprehensive game hacking capabilities, some users have reported that the installer may bundle adware or potentially unwanted programs, and that it exhibits privacy-compromising behavior such as scanning for installed AV software. Some reviews suggest building it from the GitHub source to avoid these issues. User reviews vary, with some highlighting its usefulness for memory editing and speedhacking, while others caution about bundled software and potential malware flags. The tool is commonly flagged as a hacking tool by AV/malware scanning software, since it works by modifying other applications as they run. It has social links to GitHub and Twitter.