Your trusted source for free game cheats, cheat codes, trainers and walkthroughs — continuously updated since 1996. No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just cheats.
Our mission: To give every gamer free and easy access to cheat codes, hints, and game trainers — without any cost, registration, or hidden barriers. Cheatbook has been independently operated since 1996 and will remain free for all players.
What is Cheatbook?
Cheatbook is one of the internet's longest-running and largest free databases of PC and console game cheat codes. Since 1996, we have collected, verified and published cheat codes, hints, tips, walkthroughs, and game trainer downloads for players worldwide.
Our database covers over 28,500 games across all major platforms — PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Wii and more — spanning all genres from action and shooter to RPGs, puzzles, simulations, and sports titles. Every entry is maintained and regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
What you can find on Cheatbook
Cheat Codes & Hints
Unlock hidden levels, get unlimited lives, and discover secret areas. Our cheat code database covers 28,500+ PC and console games.
Console Cheat Codes
Cheat codes for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Wii, and other consoles. All console codes are freely accessible alongside PC cheats.
PC Game Trainers
Free trainer downloads for 1,440+ PC games. Activate cheats like god mode, infinite ammo, or unlimited money with a single keypress.
Walkthroughs & Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs and strategy guides to help you get past difficult sections and complete your games.
CheatBook Monthly Issue
A free downloadable monthly digest of the latest cheats, published continuously since 1998 — over 210 issues available.
Cheatbook-DataBase Annual Edition
A free yearly compilation of every cheat code published that year. Released annually since 1998 — over 28 editions, each a complete offline cheat reference.
Our History
Cheatbook began as a simple cheat code collection and grew over nearly three decades into one of the web's most comprehensive gaming resources. Here are some key milestones:
- 1996 Cheatbook is founded in Hamburg, Germany. The first cheat code collections were distributed via an AOL gaming community and through Hamburg's classic dial-up BBS scene — players connecting with their modems to download the latest codes.
- 1998 The monthly CheatBook Issue launches as a free downloadable digest of the newest cheat codes. The Cheatbook-DataBase annual compilation also debuts — a yearly all-in-one release collecting every cheat code published that year, available as a free download.
- 2000s Database grows rapidly. Console cheat codes are added. The annual Cheatbook-DataBase release becomes a popular yearly tradition with a loyal community of downloaders.
- 2010s Game trainers section expands to hundreds of titles. The blog launches at blog.cheatbook.de. Mobile-friendly design improvements begin.
- 2020s Major site modernization: new Factory template system, full SEO overhaul, Schema.org structured data, genre classification for 16,500+ games, and Core Web Vitals optimization.
- 2026 Over 28,500 games in the database. 210 monthly issues published. 1,440+ game trainers available. 28+ annual Cheatbook-DataBase editions released. Cheatbook remains free, independent, and actively maintained from Hamburg.
How We Work
Cheatbook is an independently operated website. Our cheat codes are sourced from community submissions, direct game research, and curated from trusted sources. Every entry is reviewed before publication.
Our editorial approach
We do not fabricate cheat codes. Entries that cannot be verified are either flagged or removed. The Cheatbook-DataBase annual release undergoes a full quality review before each edition. Game trainers are tested for compatibility before being listed.
Monthly updates since 1998
Every month without exception, a new CheatBook Issue is published with the latest cheat codes and trainer releases. This has happened continuously since January 1998 — over 210 issues to date. The database is also updated throughout the month as new games are released.
Community contributions
Players can submit their own cheat codes, hints, and tips via our submission page. Submitted content is reviewed by our team before going live. We credit the community for helping keep the database current across thousands of games.
Why is Cheatbook Free?
Cheatbook has always been free and will remain so. We believe cheat codes, hints, and gaming help should be accessible to every player regardless of budget. The site is supported by non-intrusive advertising, which allows us to keep all content completely free of charge.
There is no registration, no account required, and no premium tier. Every cheat code, trainer download, and walkthrough on Cheatbook.de is available to anyone, immediately.
Get in Touch
Have a cheat code to share, found an error, or want to get in touch with the Cheatbook team? We welcome community contributions and feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheatbook free to use?
Yes, completely free. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no registration. All cheat codes, trainers, and walkthroughs are accessible for everyone.
How long has Cheatbook been online?
Since 1996 — making Cheatbook one of the oldest active gaming cheat databases on the internet, with nearly three decades of continuous operation.
How many games does Cheatbook cover?
Over 28,500 PC and console games with cheat codes, hints, tips, and game trainer downloads.
What is the CheatBook monthly issue?
The CheatBook monthly issue is a free digital publication released every month since 1998, containing the latest cheat codes and new game trainer releases. All 210 issues are available as free downloads.
Does Cheatbook offer game trainers?
Yes. Cheatbook hosts 1,440+ free PC game trainers at our trainer section. Trainers let players activate in-game cheats such as unlimited health, money or ammo with a single keypress.
What is the Cheatbook-DataBase?
The Cheatbook-DataBase is a free annual compilation released every year since 1998, collecting all cheat codes published that year into a single offline-installable program. Over 28 editions have been released to date.