Screencheat

Steam pricePrice
$14.99
Players
2 - 8
Release
October 21, 2014
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Developer
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How versus works

Up to four players compete in split-screen matches where everyone is invisible, forcing you to watch rival quadrants to predict locations and aim one-hit kill weapons.

About this game

Screencheat is a competitive first-person shooter built around a single absurd twist: every player is invisible. Because you cannot see your opponents directly, victory depends on glancing at their screen quadrants to deduce where they stand, then landing a one-hit kill before they do the same to you. The result is a frantic game of split-screen espionage that turns a common multiplayer taboo into the core mechanic.

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Combat moves quickly across a variety of arenas filled with distinct landmarks and color-coded zones that help you triangulate enemy positions. Weapons range from explosive teddy bears to wall-bouncing blunderbusses, each encouraging different timing and prediction strategies. Matches reward spatial awareness and fast reflex aiming rather than raw twitch shooting, since finding your target is half the challenge.

Both local split-screen and online lobbies support up to four players, with multiple game modes that shuffle objectives and scoring rules. Short round times and instant respawns keep the pace high, making it easy to jump into quick rematches or longer tournaments with friends who enjoy outsmarting each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does screencheating actually work when everyone is invisible?

You have to glance at your opponents' screen sections to figure out where they are based on the landmarks and color-coded zones visible in their view, then aim at that spot on your own screen. Since weapons are one-hit kills, whoever spots and shoots first wins the duel.

Can we play local split-screen, or is it online only?

Screencheat supports both local split-screen and online multiplayer for up to four players, so you can compete with friends on the same couch or connect remotely.

Do different game modes change how you score or win?

Yes, Screencheat includes multiple game modes that shuffle objectives and scoring rules beyond straight deathmatches, giving you different ways to compete across rounds.

How long do rounds last, and can we quickly rematch?

Rounds are short with instant respawns, so matches move fast and you can easily queue up quick rematches or string together longer tournament sessions.