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PINCE is a free Linux GDB front end and reverse engineering tool focused on games; its maker also describes it as usable for other reverse engineering work.

Place
#12 of 23
Score
5.8
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What PINCE is

PINCE is a free Linux GDB front end and reverse engineering tool focused on games; its maker also describes it as usable for other reverse engineering work. It includes memory and pointer scanning, variable inspection and modification, and variable locking. Debugging tools cover stepping, breakpoints, watchpoints, tracking, tracing, stack traces, and signal handling. The built-in speedhack supports Linux native and WINE/Proton processes without LD_PRELOAD or other libraries. Runtime injection handles native .so files and WINE/Proton DLL files, while a Mono/IL2CPP dissector can browse classes, fields, and methods in those process types. Sessions can preserve address tables, bookmarks, notes, and structures in .pct files. PINCE is built around GDB and includes a scripting engine and reusable Python library; the project is licensed under GPLv3+. The project directs users to its latest AppImage release, which is stated to run on distributions as new as or newer than Ubuntu 22.04. Older distributions are not officially supported. Supported local development platforms include Kubuntu 22.04+ and Arch Linux, with Debian 12+, Fedora 35+, and OpenSUSE partially supported.

Good

  • Memory and pointer scanning tools
  • Supports WINE/Proton speedhack processes
  • Includes scripting engine and Python library
  • Sessions save tables, bookmarks, notes, and structures
  • GPLv3+ licensed

Watch out

  • Linux only
  • Older distributions are not officially supported
  • Development support is partial for Debian, Fedora, and OpenSUSE
  • Project warns against downloads outside its GitHub repository

Who it suits

PINCE suits Linux users doing game-focused reverse engineering or debugging native and WINE/Proton processes. Its scripting and memory tools may also suit people doing other reverse engineering work, as its maker describes.

Verdict

PINCE combines GDB-based debugging with memory tools, scripting, and support for Linux native and WINE/Proton targets. Its AppImage release is stated to require a distribution equivalent to Ubuntu 22.04 or newer.

Plans and prices

From PINCE's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
PINCEFreeGPLv3+ · Linux reverse engineering tool

The facts

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

What it does

Code injection
Runtime injection supports native .so files and WINE/Proton DLL files.checked 30 Sep 2026
Community support
The project invites users to join its Discord server and directs them to GitHub issues for platform problems that can be reproduced on supported setups.checked 30 Sep 2026
Debugging
Debugging features include stepping, breakpoints, watchpoints, tracking, tracing, stack traces, and signal handling.checked 30 Sep 2026
Development support
Officially supported local development platforms are Kubuntu 22.04+ and Arch Linux (not AUR), while Debian 12+, Fedora 35+, and OpenSUSE are partially supported.checked 30 Sep 2026
Download
The project directs users to download its latest AppImage release and mark it executable to run it.checked 30 Sep 2026
Integrations
PINCE is built around GDB, uses libmemscan for scanning, and uses the Keystone engine to assemble code.checked 30 Sep 2026
License
PINCE is licensed under GPLv3+.checked 30 Sep 2026
Managed games
Its Mono/IL2CPP dissector can browse classes, fields, and methods in Linux native and WINE/Proton processes.checked 30 Sep 2026
Memory tools
It supports memory and pointer scanning, variable inspection and modification, and variable locking.checked 30 Sep 2026
Purpose
PINCE is a GDB front end and reverse engineering tool focused on games, and its maker says it can also be used for other reverse engineering work.checked 30 Sep 2026
Scripting
PINCE includes the Libpince scripting engine and a reusable Python library, with code injection among the advanced tasks it enables.checked 30 Sep 2026
Security and responsibility
The project warns users to trust no source claiming to provide PINCE outside its GitHub repository and says users are responsible for their actions.checked 30 Sep 2026
Sessions
Users can save and restore address tables, bookmarks, notes, and structures in .pct session files.checked 30 Sep 2026
Speedhack
Built-in speedhack supports Linux native and WINE/Proton processes without LD_PRELOAD or other libraries.checked 30 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Platform limits
The AppImage is stated to run on distributions as new as or newer than Ubuntu 22.04; older distributions are not officially supported.checked 30 Sep 2026

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