Using Cheat Engine

[Rotornator]

I am running cheat engine while playing a single player game. When I switch to Cheat Engine from the running game, it’s frozen and won’t respond. I’m a noob when it comes to this stuff, and would appreciate a step by step tutorial on how to use Cheat Engine while playing a game. Note: I am not using a trainer, just need to adjust values

[N]

cheat engine is a windows program. you need GameConqueror. search for the flatpak in terminal or discover in desktop mode

[Rotornator]

Iv’e seen many videos on YouTube that show that it works fine on Steam OS.

[N]

Originally posted by Rotornator:

Iv’e seen many videos on YouTube that show that it works fine on Steam OS.

i never got it working, but game conqueror is linux native and basically the same thing. ive used it on everything from ps2 roms to elden ring's currency

[Rotornator]

I appreciate your input, but I think I am going to see if anyone else has information that might be more helpful

[N]

Originally posted by Rotornator:

I appreciate your input, but I think I am going to see if anyone else has information that might be more helpful

dude, ive tried what you are trying already. Im telling you GameConqueror=cheat engine for linux. you will have a far easier time getting something linux native to work.


source:
I switched from windows to linux 3 years ago and had to track down linux alternatives for most of my software.

[Bigbrotherj1992]

Originally posted by N:

Originally posted by Rotornator:

I appreciate your input, but I think I am going to see if anyone else has information that might be more helpful

dude, ive tried what you are trying already. Im telling you GameConqueror=cheat engine for linux. you will have a far easier time getting something linux native to work.


source:
I switched from windows to linux 3 years ago and had to track down linux alternatives for most of my software.

3 years huh i switched to linux 5 years ago hard to believe its ben 5 years are you liking linux at all i had to switch windows is too dam expensive for an operating system that doesnt really do anything

[N]

I would much rather use linux than anything else. I like to have full ownership and control over my things. linux does that for me very well.

[Bigbrotherj1992]

i like linux i just wish i didnt have to ♥♥♥♥ with terminal that much and that i can play my madden nfl 24 on my steam deck all i wanna do is play franchise mode i dont wanna play online

[Rotornator]

Originally posted by Bigbrotherj1992:

Originally posted by N:

dude, ive tried what you are trying already. Im telling you GameConqueror=cheat engine for linux. you will have a far easier time getting something linux native to work.


source:
I switched from windows to linux 3 years ago and had to track down linux alternatives for most of my software.

3 years huh i switched to linux 5 years ago hard to believe its ben 5 years are you liking linux at all i had to switch windows is too dam expensive for an operating system that doesnt really do anything

I searched YouTube for any setup or guide videos for Game Conqueror and Steam Deck and can’t find any. Remember my knowledge in installing and operating something unfamiliar is very limited without an in depth guide

[Rotornator]

https://youtu.be/WUIFthZp9c4?si=1p2RePFGz7SM74VF

Here is a link to the video that i was using for a guide

[Mahjik]

First, I don't use this stuff so I cannot say what works and what doesn't. Next, that video could be out of date, not sure. However, here is another guide to try:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1h0zc5v/how_to_get_cheat_engine_tables_working_on_the/

[Bigbrotherj1992]

I use trainers they are more reliable on the steam deck especially fling trainers

[Rotornator]

Originally posted by Mahjik:

First, I don't use this stuff so I cannot say what works and what doesn't. Next, that video could be out of date, not sure. However, here is another guide to try:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1h0zc5v/how_to_get_cheat_engine_tables_working_on_the/

I’ll try this method and let you know if it works

[Rotornator]

It doesn’t work. When I switch to Cheat Engine from game, it shows the Cheat Engine App, but it’s frozen and I can’t do anything

[Zef]

Originally posted by Rotornator:

It doesn’t work. When I launch the game, it goes directly to the Cheat Engine installer, and is frozen.

Because of it's very nature wine/proton containerizes applications/games in their own little sandbox environments but this also means that getting them to read/write into all the other little sandboxes (ie. other games) can be quite problematic.

@N already told you the solution