GameDoes Codenames have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Codenames's Steam page declares no anti-cheat. Steam has required kernel-level anti-cheat to be declared since October 2024, but older games may not have updated their store pages, so this isn't a guarantee.
From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 28, 2026.
What the store page says you sign up for
| Third-party account | CGE Account (can be linked to your Steam account) |
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FAQ
Does Codenames have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Codenames's Steam page declares no anti-cheat. Steam has required kernel-level anti-cheat to be declared since October 2024, but older games may not have updated their store pages, so this isn't a guarantee.
Does Codenames require a third-party account?
Yes. The Steam page says Codenames requires a CGE Account, which can be linked to your Steam account.
Does Codenames use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Codenames's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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