Best hacking and cheat programs for games

The first one is software aimed at modifying the quantitative indicators of a character. The second one is utilities for extracting game files for further work in editors. Let's take a look at the best programs for hacking and cheats in games in both categories.

CheMax

The largest Russian database of cheats for computer games. It is implemented as a small program installed on your PC. There is also an English localization for CheMax. CheMax is updated once a month and currently contains cheat codes for more than 15,000 games.

To work with the program, you will need to:

• download the installation file from our website;
• install the program following the instructions in the installer;
• select a game from the list on the left side or enter its name in the search field;
• the available cheats for the selected game will be displayed on the right side.

CheMax only works with offline games and does not support online projects and browser games. If necessary, the codes can be printed on a printer using the button in the utility's top menu.

ArtMoney

A program for editing configuration files in games that control the amount of in-game currency, character health, number of bullets, etc. ArtMoney allows you to analyze the game folder for numerical values and select only the necessary files. It works even in games where there are no numbers or quantitative values, and all information is represented only in the form of bars and symbols.

To work with ArtMoney, you will need the following:

• download and install the program according to the operating system's bitness;
• start the game in which the file editing will be done;
• in the "Select Process" field, specify the running game process;
• then click on the "Search" button, specify "Exact Value" in the "Search" field, enter the desired amount in the "Value" field, and select "All (Standard)" in the "Type" field;
• the program will display the addresses responsible for the currency, health, and other quantitative values in the game;
• if there are several addresses, spend bullets, money, or lives and remember the remaining amount;
• click the "Filter" button and enter the remaining amount from the previous step in the "Value" field;
• select the remaining address, click the red arrow on the right and enter the desired amount in the "Value" field in the right window.

ArtMoney does not work with modern online projects. Moreover, doing so is prohibited by the user agreement and may result in a ban on the game account. In single-player games without internet connection, the program can be used without significant risk.

Cheat Engine

A free scanner or cheat engine used to hack computer games to increase various quantitative indicators such as health, currency, weapons, bullets, etc. It has advanced functionality compared to ArtMoney and allows you to create full-featured trainers that work without running the cheat engine.

The general process of hacking a game is similar to the aforementioned ArtMoney utility. Before launching Cheat Engine, you need to start the game. Then, in the program, click on the computer icon below the top menu and select the game process. The addresses responsible for the variable values in the game will be found in the field below.

Cheat Engine is a more complex program than its closest counterparts. Before using it, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the instructions on the official website or YouTube.

Resource Hacker

A free program designed for viewing, extracting, and editing resources in executable files (.dll, .exe, .res) of computer games. Resource Hacker allows you to extract and replace cursors, icons, images, menu designs, music files, MIDI tracks, etc.

The extracted files can be saved in graphic formats such as ".ico" and ".bmp," resource files in ".res," scripts in ".rc." In addition, Resource Hacker can be used to delete unused files from games and programs, thereby optimizing their size and performance.

The program has a classic Windows interface. To work with it, you need to select the game or program folder using the top menu. The files that can be edited will be displayed below, along with the right-hand field.

Dragon UnPACKer and Game Audio Player

Dragon UnPACKer is a utility for opening and editing game archives, capable of working with over 600 different client files. It allows you to scan the game client for files of a certain type for further extraction of music, images, videos, models, etc. The only downside of the program is the small number of supported projects - about 80-90.

Game Audio Player is a program for extracting sound files from game clients. It supports over 300 projects. It stands out for its ease of use, requires no configuration, and is completely free.

To work with Game Audio Player, you will need to:

• download and install the program;
• launch it and click on the logo in the top corner;
• select the "Game Audio Player" section, then "Scan File(s)" and the game folder;
• wait for the scanning to complete;
• select a file from the playlist, save it, or convert it through "Playlist".

Horizon

A program for hacking and editing files in games on Xbox 360. It allows you to change parameters, edit game profiles, download games to the console or memory card. It works with most major projects, including Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, Fable, FIFA, etc. The general working principle is similar to ArtMoney and Cheat Engine.

For example, to download a game using Horizon, you will need:

• connect an external hard drive to your PC;
• in the program, click "Tools" in the top menu;
• then, click on "Devise Explorer" and wait for the notification of the drive being connected;
• find the game folder using the numeric path format - Content\0000000000000000\ ... \ .… ;
• right-click on the drive in "Devise Explorer" and select "Inject File";
• in the new window, find the game path using the numeric path format, select a file, and click "Open".

The program can be used for the Xbox 360 emulator on a PC. The process is the same - hack, replace, or edit files in the game image, save, and run through the working emulator.

UoPilot

Software that implements automation of actions in games through sequential keyboard or mouse key presses. It supports writing and editing scripts directly from the program interface. It is usually used for online multiplayer projects.

It supports mouse click and keyboard emulation, repeating with a specified timing, running the autoclicker through a script, recording a user scenario, and setting the cursor to specified coordinates. The UoPilot interface is divided into several tabs - general, scripts, macros. The downside of the utility is its complexity for beginners and issues with mouse click emulation when constant cursor movement is required.

Steam Achievement Manager

A program for manipulating game statistics in the online service Steam, which provides achievement cards. These cards are later listed on the marketplace for sale.

To work with SAM, you need to:

• download and install the program client;
• launch Steam and then sam.exe;
• the program will scan the Steam library and show a list of available projects;
• select any game from the list and mark the achievements you want to unlock;
• click on "Store" in the top right corner of the program and then click "Ok";
• wait for the achievements to be obtained.

The program is unofficial and is supported by enthusiasts - use Steam Achievement Manager at your own risk. Before installing, be sure to read user reviews.