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CheatTurbine

CheatTurbine is a free, open-source Linux application described as an alternative to Cheat Engine.

Place
#17 of 23
Score
5.4
CheatTurbine's website

What CheatTurbine is

CheatTurbine is a free, open-source Linux application described as an alternative to Cheat Engine. Its listed tools include a value scanner, memory editor, and structure dissector. The project also includes a pointer scanner, but its README warns that this feature is extremely unstable. The interface uses ImGui, and the repository lists the GPL-2.0 license.

CheatTurbine is under active development. The README recommends building it from source with CMake, GCC, G++, and the listed Linux graphics dependencies. Binary artifacts are also pointed to in GitHub Actions, with the non-AppImage build recommended when possible. The documented launch instructions use xhost and run the binary with sudo. There is no debugger or scripting support listed. Project save/open, scanner improvements, scripting, code injection, and a disassembler are identified as planned work rather than current features.

Good

  • Free and open source under GPL-2.0
  • Includes a value scanner and memory editor
  • Provides a structure dissector
  • Available as GitHub Actions artifacts

Watch out

  • Pointer scanner is described as extremely unstable
  • No debugger is listed
  • No scripting support is listed
  • Run instructions use sudo

Who it suits

CheatTurbine may suit Linux users seeking an open-source memory inspection tool who are comfortable with its build and launch instructions. Its unstable pointer scanner is a notable caveat.

Verdict

CheatTurbine offers core memory inspection tools for Linux, but it remains under active development. Its unstable pointer scanner and launch requirements are worth considering before use.

The facts

Each one read from CheatTurbine's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Where it runs

AppImage
The README recommends using the non-AppImage binary when possible.checked 8 Oct 2026

What it does

Binary downloads
The README says the latest binary artifacts can be found in the repository's GitHub Actions.checked 8 Oct 2026
Build method
The README recommends building from source with CMake, GCC, G++, and listed Xorg-related dependencies.checked 8 Oct 2026
Development status
The README says Cheat Turbine is under active development and its feature list may grow.checked 8 Oct 2026
GUI library
The project credits ImGui as its GUI library.checked 8 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as GPL-2.0.checked 8 Oct 2026
Memory editor
The listed features include a memory editor.checked 8 Oct 2026
Pointer scanner
The project describes its BFS pointer scanner as extremely unstable.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
Cheat Turbine describes itself as a Cheat Engine alternative for Linux.checked 8 Oct 2026
Run instructions
The README's run instructions use xhost and launch the binary with sudo.checked 8 Oct 2026
Runtime
The README's running instructions use xhost and sudo to launch CheatTurbine.checked 7 Oct 2026
Structure dissector
The listed features include a structure dissector.checked 8 Oct 2026
Value scanner
The listed features include a value scanner.checked 8 Oct 2026

Money

Planned work
The source file lists project save/open, scanner improvements, scripting, code injection, and a disassembler among TODO items.checked 8 Oct 2026

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