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Cheat Happens vs CheatDeck
Both stand on game trainers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Cheat Happens if you want a service for game cheats and trainers with free access and options that include lifetime trainer access. Free Pass access is limited to its designated cheats and trainers, while the Premium monthly and yearly plans cover three games per week.
Visit Cheat Happens Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
CheatDeck offers detailed launch controls and sidecar support for Steam Deck through Decky Loader. Back up Custom Options before updating, and check whether sidecar dependencies are needed.
Visit CheatDeckThe facts
| Cheat Happens | CheatDeck | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Web, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium Yearly: $39.95 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cheathappens.com | github.com |
| On game trainers | #1 of 30 | #5 of 30 |
Cheat Happens: what it does well
- Free Pass includes profile creation and message board access.
- Premium plans provide access to three games per week.
- Premium Lifetime includes lifetime trainer access and Aurora access.
- Supports Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows.
- Includes an in-game overlay, automatic updates, and offline mode.
What to know first
- Free Pass cheats and trainers are limited to those designated for the plan.
- Premium Monthly and Premium Yearly each cover three games per week.
CheatDeck: what it does well
- Runs selected .exe or .bat files alongside a game
- Offers locale, compatibility, and audio settings
- Custom Options support environment assignments and arguments
- Read-only safeguards apply to ambiguous launch options
What to know first
- Installation requires Decky Loader Developer Mode
- Sidecar programs may need additional runtime dependencies
- Previous Custom Options may not migrate to v2.0.0
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