Paralives is now in Early Access, and like any good life sim, it comes with a robust cheat console. Whether you want to flood your household with Paradimes, skip the grind of skill-building, or just fix a stuck Para, there’s a command for that.
Here’s everything you need to know about using cheats in Paralives, organized by category so you can find what you need fast.
A quick note: Paralives is still in active development. Some cheats are developer tools that may be removed or changed before the full release. The commands below are the ones most useful for regular players.
⚠️ Heads up: Cheats are unofficial tools in an Early Access game. They can break saves or cause bugs. Back up your save first — use at your own risk.
How to Open the Cheat Console
The method varies slightly depending on your platform:
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Windows | Ctrl + F1 or Ctrl + Shift + C |
| macOS | Command + Fn (or Globe + F1) |
A text box will appear on the right side of your screen. Type your command and press Enter to activate it. Cheats are not case-sensitive, so SETMONEY and setmoney both work.
Pro tip: Type HELP in the console to see the full list of available commands directly in-game.
Money Cheats (The Most Popular Category)
Paradimes are the lifeblood of any Paralives household. These commands let you adjust your funds instantly.
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
PIGGYBANK | Adds 1,000 Paradimes |
MAKEITRAIN | Adds 10,000 Paradimes |
JACKPOT | Adds 50,000 Paradimes |
LOTTERY | Adds a random amount between 1 and 100,000 |
PAYDAY | Adds an amount equal to your selected Para’s salary |
PRINTMONEY [X] | Adds a specific amount (e.g., PRINTMONEY 5000) |
SETMONEY [X] | Sets your balance to an exact amount (replaces current funds) |
CLEARBILLS | Removes all pending bills |
The key difference: PRINTMONEY adds on top of what you have. SETMONEY replaces your entire balance. Use SETMONEY carefully.
Example: SETMONEY 100000 → Your household now has exactly 100,000 Paradimes.
Needs & Wants Cheats
Tired of your Para being hungry, exhausted, and miserable? These commands fix that.
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
RELIEFALLNEEDS | Fills all needs for the selected Para |
RELIEFALLNEEDSOFALLCHARACTERS | Fills all needs for every Para in the household |
RELIEFNEED [need] | Fills one specific need (e.g., RELIEFNEED Hunger) |
CHANGENEED [need] [X] | Adjusts a need by a specific amount (use + or -) |
DECAYNEED [need] [X] | Lowers a specific need |
SETNEED [need] [X] | Sets a need to an exact value |
COMPLETECURRENTWANTS | Instantly completes all active wants for the selected Para |
CLEARWANTCOOLDOWNS | Removes cooldowns so new wants appear immediately |
Common need names: Hunger, Hygiene, Sleep, Bathroom, Energy, Social.
Skill & Personality Cheats
Skip the grind or experiment with different builds.
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
SETSKILLLEVEL [skill] [X] | Sets a skill to a specific level (e.g., SETSKILLLEVEL Fitness 5) |
LEVELUPSKILL [skill] | Levels up one skill by one point |
LEARNALLSKINS [category] | Unlocks all items in a category (e.g., LEARNALLSKINS Recipes) |
LEVELUPPERSONALITY | Raises the selected Para’s personality level |
RESETPERSONALITY | Resets personality to level 1 (removes upgrades) |
Time & Age Cheats
Control the clock or manipulate your Para’s life stage.
Time commands:
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
SETHOUR [X] | Sets the time (e.g., SETHOUR 5 = 5 AM) |
ADVANCEHOUR | Skips forward 1 hour |
ADVANCEDAY | Skips forward 24 hours |
SKIPTO5MINUTESBEFOREWORK | Jumps to just before your Para’s shift starts |
NOONSUN / DUSKSUN / DAWNSUN | Moves the sun to that position |
Age commands:
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
SETAGE [X] | Sets the Para’s age to a number |
PRINTAGE | Shows the Para’s exact age |
NEXTLIFESTAGE | Advances one life stage |
PREVIOUSLIFESTAGE | Goes back one life stage |
KILLCHARACTER | Kills the selected Para |
REVIVEALLSELECTEDCHARACTERS | Revives selected Paras |
Pregnancy & Family Cheats
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
GETPREGNANT [1-3] | Makes the selected Para pregnant (number = babies) |
GIVEBIRTH | Triggers birth immediately |
MAKEBABIES | Creates a baby between two selected Paras |
PREGNANTSTATUS | Shows pregnancy progress |
Note: Some sources report inconsistent behavior with pregnancy cheats depending on the patch. If GETPREGNANT doesn’t work, try MAKEBABIES with two Paras selected.
Character & Household Cheats
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
EDITCHARACTER | Opens Paramaker to fully edit your Para (face, body, traits, etc.) |
SHOWSTATUSEFFECTS | Lists all active status effects |
CLEARSTATUSEFFECTS | Removes all status effects from selected Para |
CLEARSTATUSEFFECTSONALLCHARACTERS | Removes status effects from everyone |
SHOWCHARACTERRELATIONSHIPS | Lists all relationships and labels |
ADDSELECTEDCHARACTERSTOHOUSEHOLD | Adds an NPC to your household |
CLEARALLONSELECTEDCHARACTERS | Resets needs, wants, emotions, and memories for selected Paras |
GAINSTORYCARD | Grants a Story Card |
Important: EDITCHARACTER is currently the only way to change your Para’s facial features, body shape, or personality traits after starting the game. Without it, you can only change outfits.
Utility & Fix-It Cheats
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
EXTINGUISHALLFIRES | Puts out every fire in the game |
UNSTUCK | Fixes a stuck Para |
UNSTUCKALL | Moves all Paras to valid positions |
FIXOUTAGE | Resolves a power outage |
REPAIRALLITEMS | Repairs all broken objects on the lot |
CLEANALLITEMS | Cleans all dirty objects |
UNSPOILALLITEM | Unspoil any rotten food |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to enable cheats first?
No. Unlike some games, Paralives has no “enable cheats” toggle. The console is always accessible.
Why isn’t my cheat working?
Check for typos and make sure you pressed Enter after typing. Some commands require a number or skill name after the command itself.
Can I use cheats more than once?
Yes, all money and need cheats can be used repeatedly without limit.
Will cheats disable achievements?
Paralives does not currently have an achievement system in Early Access, so there’s no penalty for cheating.
Are there relationship cheats?
Not in the traditional sense. SHOWCHARACTERRELATIONSHIPS displays relationship data, and GAINSTORYCARD can influence relationship progression, but there’s no direct “set relationship level” command currently documented.
A Final Word of Caution
Paralives is in Early Access. The developers have stated that many cheats were originally built as internal debugging tools and may be removed, hidden, or changed before the full release. The commands listed here are the ones that have been confirmed by multiple sources and are most likely to remain useful for players.
If a cheat stops working after an update, type HELP in the console to see what’s currently available.
Cheat Use Disclaimer
Use cheats at your own risk. Paralives is in Early Access, and cheat commands are unofficial developer tools that may change, break, or be removed without notice. Activating cheats can alter your save file, disable intended game progression, or cause unexpected bugs. Always back up your save before experimenting. The author and this guide are not responsible for any lost progress, corrupted saves, or gameplay issues resulting from cheat use. Cheat responsibly — and only in saves you’re willing to risk.