diff --git a/src/core/settings.h b/src/core/settings.h
index 9a9904829..5723ffe8f 100644
--- a/src/core/settings.h
+++ b/src/core/settings.h
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ struct Settings
   bool load_devices_from_save_states : 1 = false;
   bool apply_compatibility_settings : 1 = true;
   bool apply_game_settings : 1 = true;
-  bool enable_cheats : 1 = true;
+  bool enable_cheats : 1 = false;
   bool disable_all_enhancements : 1 = false;
   bool enable_discord_presence : 1 = false;