- March 1, 2016
- Samurai Punk
Screencheat
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About Screencheat
Screencheat is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Samurai Punk and was released on March 1, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.
Screencheat is a ridiculous competitive split-screen first-person shooter where everyone is invisible, so players are forced to look at each other’s screens in order to win. Supporting both local and online multiplayer, combat in Screencheat is fast and furious with a wide variety of one-hit kill weapons ranging from traditional guns like the blunderbuss or grenade launcher through to unique optio…











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Reviews
- Screencheat offers a unique and innovative gameplay experience that encourages players to embrace the act of screen cheating, turning it into a fun mechanic.
- The game is highly entertaining when played with friends, providing chaotic and hilarious moments that evoke nostalgia for classic split-screen shooters.
- The variety of game modes, colorful maps, and quirky weapons keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, making it a great choice for party gaming.
- The online player base is very limited, making it difficult to find matches unless playing with friends, which can diminish the overall experience.
- The game can become repetitive after a few rounds due to its narrow focus and lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.
- Some players may experience motion sickness or confusion from constantly switching between multiple screens during gameplay.
gameplay
123 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay of Screencheat is centered around a unique mechanic where players must rely on screen-peeking to locate their invisible opponents, creating chaotic and humorous multiplayer experiences. While the fast-paced action and vibrant visuals enhance the fun, some players note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time due to limited mechanics and map diversity. Overall, it offers a nostalgic twist on classic arena shooters, making it a great choice for casual gatherings, though it may not sustain long-term engagement for all players.
“The concept of everyone being invisible and having to screencheat to find each other is pure genius and leads to some of the most chaotic and hilarious gameplay you'll ever experience.”
“Fast-paced twitch action shooter gameplay reminiscent of the likes of Unreal Tournament with a challenging twist that has you relying entirely on map landmarks and spatial awareness to locate and frag your opponents.”
“Taking a generally bad practice in video gaming and then using it as the game's main mechanic actually brought out some interesting gameplay.”
“Because the central mechanic remains the same throughout, extended play sessions can start to feel repetitive once the novelty wears off.”
“I'd be surprised if Screencheat would make up much time for a group of friends gaming with each other, because even though it can allow for people who aren't as good at FPS to jump into the fray, the gameplay gets a bit chaotic and repetitive.”
“Even the timed trials singleplayer is enough to satiate a temporary yearning for change in games; however, without people to play and socialize with, once the session starts, the game begins to feel a little monotonous and boring once the first 20 minutes of gameplay wear off.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Screencheat is a casual shooter game with comedy theme. Common tags for Screencheat include first-person, indie, trading, stylized, experimental and others.
Screencheat is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
Screencheat was released on March 1, 2016.
Screencheat was developed by Samurai Punk.
Screencheat has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Screencheat for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.
Screencheat is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball, Murder Miners, Move or Die, ShellShock Live, Lethal League and others.










