Current Console Opening
The same shortcut can still fail on some keyboards, layouts, or control setups.
Try `Ctrl + F1` first, then keyboard-specific fallback checks.Cheats and console
Paralives Cheats and Console Commands
If you want the current cheats answer first, start with `Ctrl + F1`, use Help to view the in-game list, and test money commands only in a spare save.
Current reportsEarly Access
Open The Console First
The strongest current reported first step is `Ctrl + F1`. If that does not work, try `Ctrl + Fn + F1` on function-layer keyboards; some current players and guides also report `Ctrl + Shift + C` as a secondary fallback. Once the console opens, use `Help` to view the in-game list.
- Try `Ctrl + F1` as the main current console shortcut.
- If your keyboard uses function-layer keys, try `Ctrl + Fn + F1` before assuming the shortcut is broken.
- If those fail, treat `Ctrl + Shift + C` as a lower-confidence current fallback to test in the same spare-save mindset.
- Type `Help` in the console to see the current in-game list.
- Use a new or copied save before testing money, time, needs, Parafolks, or progression changes.
- Use the money guide instead if you want to earn Paradimes without commands.
Current Cheats Answer
Use this table if you want the fastest current answer without digging through a full command database first.
| Question | Current best answer | What to do | Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| How do I open the console? | `Ctrl + F1` is the strongest current reported shortcut. | If that fails, try `Ctrl + Fn + F1` for function-layer keyboards, then the lower-confidence `Ctrl + Shift + C` fallback reported by some current sources. | This is a current reported method, not a confirmed official manual entry. |
| How do I see the full list? | Use `Help` inside the console. | Open the console first, then use `Help` before copying a third-party list. | Current evidence supports list access; it does not prove every online list or category grouping is complete. |
| What if I only want money cheats? | Current reported money commands are the most practical shortlist to test first. | Start with a spare save and test one money command at a time. | Money commands are useful, but they still carry save and balance risk. |
| What if commands are not working? | Version, keyboard setup, and command formatting are the first things to check. | Recheck the shortcut, then the exact command spelling, then the source date. | Do not jump to risky file edits or unknown tools. |
Current Money Cheats To Check First
If you only care about Paradimes, current reported guides consistently point to a small money-command shortlist rather than a giant command dump.
- `printmoney` to add a specific amount.
- `setmoney` to change the household balance to an exact amount.
- `piggybank`, `makeitrain`, `jackpot`, and `lottery` as current reported money shortcuts.
- `payday` for a salary-style payout.
- Test one command at a time and stop if the result does not match the guide you are using.
How Strong Is The Current Cheat Evidence?
Use this when you need to separate what looks current from what is still shaky.
In-Console `Help`
External lists can go stale faster than the in-game console view.
Use `Help` before trusting a copied third-party command table.Money Cheats
Money changes can distort balance, goals, bills, or other save behavior.
Test money commands only in a new or copied save.NPC Or Edge-Case Commands
Some commands may depend on what character is selected or may not behave the same on NPCs.
Treat NPC targeting as unresolved unless your current save proves it.Official Documentation
Current cheat info still depends on dated third-party guides and player reports.
Keep the source date in mind before trusting a list from launch week.Low-Risk Testing Order
This is the safest way to test current reported cheats without turning the page into a blind command dump.
Open The Console
Try `Ctrl + F1` first, then keyboard-specific fallback checks if your setup handles function keys differently.
Use `Help` Before You Paste Commands
Check the current in-game list first so you can compare it against any guide you copied.
Start With A Spare Save
Use a new save or copied save before testing money, needs, time, age, or character-changing commands.
Test One Command At A Time
Run one command, confirm the result, then decide whether to continue.
Stop On Mismatches
If a command does not match the guide or the result looks wrong, stop instead of chaining more commands.
Commands Not Working?
Check the common friction points before you assume the whole guide is wrong.
Retry The Console Opening Step
If `Ctrl + F1` does not work, try `Ctrl + Fn + F1` on function-layer keyboards, then treat `Ctrl + Shift + C` as a lower-confidence current fallback.
Use `Help` Inside The Console
If the console opens, compare the in-game list against the guide you are using before blaming the command.
Recheck Spelling And Parameters
Current reports can differ on spaces, numbers, or selected-character scope.
Check The Date On The Guide
Launch-week cheat lists can age quickly during Early Access.
Avoid Risky Fixes
Do not edit files, disable security tools, or install unknown utilities just to make a cheat work.
Cheats And Console Questions
How do I open the console?
The strongest current reported shortcut is `Ctrl + F1`. If that does not work on your keyboard, try `Ctrl + Fn + F1` for function-layer keyboards. Some current players and guides also report `Ctrl + Shift + C`, but treat that as a secondary fallback rather than the main answer.
How do I see the full cheat list?
Use `Help` inside the console. That is the best current way to see the in-game list before copying a third-party command table.
What are the main money cheats right now?
Current reported money commands include `printmoney`, `setmoney`, `piggybank`, `makeitrain`, `jackpot`, `lottery`, and `payday`. Treat them as a current shortlist, not a forever-complete official database.
Is there a cheat menu?
Current player discussions focus more on the command console and `Help` list than on a separate stable cheat menu. Treat cheat-menu claims as lower-confidence than console-based commands.
Do console commands work on NPCs?
That still looks unresolved. Current community questions suggest selected-character commands may not behave the same on non-player characters, so do not assume NPC targeting works without safe testing.
Do cheats disable achievements or break saves?
Current official confirmation is not recorded here, so the safest assumption is still to test cheats in a spare save.