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The Cheat vs OpenRA

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

The Cheat

4.0
Games

Game trainer

OpenRA

8.0
Games

Real-time strategy game engine for Westwood games

Metric The Cheat OpenRA
Category Games Games
AI Score 4.0 8.0
30-day Installs - 369
90-day Installs - 723
365-day Installs 4 2.1K
Version 1.2.5 20250330
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 96 16.5K
GitHub Forks 13 2.9K
Open Issues - 1.6K
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C C#
Last GitHub Commit 13y ago 4mo ago
First Seen Oct 2, 2014 Feb 13, 2014

Reviews

The Cheat

The Cheat is a classic macOS game trainer that allows users to modify game states, providing an unfair advantage in games. It's a legacy tool with no active development, making it outdated for modern use.

The Cheat enables users to cheat in games by modifying game states and processes.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Classic tool with a proven track record
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - Outdated and no longer maintained
  • - Lacks community support and updates

OpenRA

OpenRA is a real-time strategy game engine that breathes new life into classic Westwood games like Command & Conquer: Red Alert. It offers modernized gameplay, high-quality graphics, and cross-platform support, making it a must-have for retro gamers and RTS enthusiasts.

OpenRA recreates and enhances classic RTS games with modern technology and features.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support including macOS
  • + Active development and strong community backing
  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention