Cheat code

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Cheat code has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).

Cheating in video games involves a video game player using various methods to create an advantage beyond normal gameplay, usually in order to make the game easier. Cheats may be activated from within the game itself, or created by third-party software or hardware. They can also be realized by exploiting software bugs; this may or may not be considered cheating based on whether the bug is considered common knowledge.