Paralives: Complete Console Commands & Cheat Codes List
Whether you want to build a mansion without worrying about funds, max out your Para's needs instantly, or experiment with life stages and relationships, Paralives includes a robust built-in console that lets you control nearly every aspect of the game. Unlike many life sims, there is no separate cheat activation step — the console is ready to use from the moment you launch. This guide covers all console commands organized by category so you can find exactly what you need.
How to Open the Console in Paralives
Accessing the command window takes seconds and works at any time during gameplay.
- Press Ctrl + F1 or Ctrl + Shift + C on your keyboard.
- A Cheat Commands overlay appears on the right side of the screen.
- Type or paste your chosen command into the text field at the bottom.
- Press Enter to execute.
Important notes:
- Commands are not case-sensitive and do not require a forward slash (/).
- You can click any previously entered command in the console history to run it again instantly.
- Type HELP (or CHEATLIST) at any time to see the full in-game list of available commands.
Money Cheats
These are the most commonly used commands for removing financial restrictions.
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| setmoney X | Sets your household balance to exactly X Paradimes |
| printmoney X | Adds X Paradimes to your current household balance |
| payday | Adds the selected Para's salary amount to the household balance |
| piggybank | Adds 1,000 Paradimes instantly |
| makeitrain | Adds 10,000 Paradimes instantly |
| jackpot | Adds 50,000 Paradimes instantly |
| lottery | Adds a random amount between 1 and 100,000 Paradimes |
| clearbills | Removes all pending bills for the current lot |
| clearselectedcharactersbills | Clears bills for the selected Para only |
| generatebill | Creates a new bill for the chosen household |
Need Cheats
Control hunger, hygiene, energy, and every other need without waiting.
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| reliefallneeds | Fills all needs for the selected Para to maximum |
| reliefallneedsofallcharacters | Fills all needs for every Para in the household |
| reliefneed [NEED] | Fills one specific need (e.g., reliefneed hunger) |
| changeneed [NEED] X | Increases a need by X points (use + or -) |
| setneed [NEED] X | Sets a specific need to exactly X value |
| decayneed [NEED] X | Decreases a specific need by X points |
| showneeds | Displays all needs and their current values |
Character & Skill Cheats
Level up skills, manipulate personality, and manage relationships instantly.
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| levelupskill [SKILL] | Increases one skill by one level (e.g., levelupskill science) |
| setskilllevel [SKILL] X | Sets a skill to level X (range 1–12) |
| learnallskins [CATEGORY] | Teaches all items in a category (e.g., learnallskins recipes) |
| leveluppersonality | Increases personality level by one |
| resetpersonality | Resets personality to level 1 |
| gainstorycard | Gives you a new Story Card to choose from |
| editcharacter | Opens the Paramaker for the current household |
| addselectedcharacterstohousehold | Adds the selected NPC Para to your household |
| kickcurrenthouseholdintonewhousehold | Moves the selected Para into a brand new household |
| showcharacterrelationships | Lists all relationships and labels for the selected Para |
| clearstatuseffects | Removes all status effects (emotions, viruses, etc.) |
| clearwantcooldowns | Removes emotion cooldowns so new wants appear immediately |
| completecurrentwants | Instantly completes all active wants for the selected Para |
| clearallonselectedcharacters | Clears all needs, wants, memories, emotions, and bills |
Age & Life Stage Cheats
Control aging, growth spurts, and even life and death.
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| setage X | Sets the selected Para's age to X |
| printage | Displays the exact age of the selected Para |
| nextlifestage | Ages the Para up one life stage |
| previouslifestage | Reverts the Para down one life stage |
| nextgrowthspurt | Advances to the next growth spurt (for applicable stages) |
| previousgrowthspurt | Reverts to the previous growth spurt |
| killcharacter | Kills the selected Para instantly |
| reviveallselectedcharacters | Revives all selected Paras |
Pregnancy Cheats
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| getpregnant X | Makes the selected Para pregnant with X babies (1 to 3) |
| givebirth | Forces the selected Para to give birth immediately |
| makebabies | Has two selected Paras create a baby together |
| pregnantstatus | Shows pregnancy duration and progress |
Occupation & School Cheats
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| upgradeoccupations | Gives an occupation upgrade point to the selected Para |
| endworkday | Ends the workday and awards salary normally |
| addvacationday | Adds a vacation day to the selected Para's occupation |
| clearalloccupations | Makes the selected Para quit all jobs |
| addstriketooccupations | Adds a strike to the selected Para's occupation |
| clearstrikes | Removes all strikes from occupations |
| lowergrade [CLASS] | Lowers the grade for a specific class |
| skiptofiveminutesbeforework | Advances time to 5 minutes before work starts |
Time & Weather Cheats
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| advanceday | Advances time by 24 hours |
| advancehour | Advances time by 1 hour |
| sethour X | Sets the time to hour X |
| dawnsun | Moves sun to dawn position |
| noonsun | Moves sun to midday position |
| afternoonsun | Moves sun to afternoon position |
| dusksun | Moves sun to dusk position |
| midnightsun | Moves sun to midnight position |
| clearsun | Resets sun to its proper position based on time |
Fire, Object & Lot Cheats
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| extinguishallfires | Puts out every fire in the game |
| extinguishselectedcharactersonfire | Extinguishes fire on selected Paras only |
| setitemonfire | Sets the selected item on fire |
| setselectedcharactersonfire | Sets selected Paras on fire |
| repairallitems | Removes the broken state from all items |
| unspoilallitems | Removes the spoiled state from all food |
| cleanallitems | Cleans all dirty items on the lot |
| fixoutage | Fixes a power outage |
| causeoutage | Causes a power outage |
| spawnallitems | Spawns every item on the lot (may crash the game) |
Debug, Utility & Performance Commands
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| unstuck | Resets the selected Para's position on the navmesh |
| unstuckall | Resets all Paras' positions |
| clear | Clears the console window |
| help | Shows the full list of cheats |
| aliases | Shows all command aliases |
| save | Saves the game manually |
| zipsavefile | Zips the current save and places it on your desktop |
| quittomainmenu | Returns to main menu without saving |
| ragequit | Closes the game to desktop immediately |
| fps | Displays current FPS |
| capfps X | Caps FPS at X value |
| fullscreen | Switches to fullscreen mode |
| windowed | Switches to windowed mode |
| setresolution XxY | Changes resolution (e.g., setresolution 1920x1080) |
Easter Egg Commands
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
| eightball | Gives a random Magic Eight Ball result |
| cat | Displays an image of a cat |
| bear | Creates ASCII art of a bear |
| hotel | Displays the word Trivago in the console |
| randomizealldeformations | Randomizes a Para without slider limits |
| spin X% | Spins a win/loss wheel with X% win chance |
| okslackbot | Gives Slackbot a shoutout |
Quick Reference Cheat Sheet
| Goal | Command |
|---|---|
| Infinite money | setmoney 999999 |
| Fill all needs | reliefallneeds |
| Max a skill | setskilllevel science 12 |
| Age up instantly | nextlifestage |
| Get pregnant | getpregnant 1 |
| Fix broken items | repairallitems |
| Put out fires | extinguishallfires |
| Unstick a Para | unstuck |
| Skip to before work | skiptofiveminutesbeforework |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is my command not working?
Make sure you typed the command correctly. While Paralives commands are not case-sensitive, they must be spelled exactly. Also confirm you pressed Enter after typing. If a command requires a variable (like setmoney 5000), include a space between the command and the number.
Do I need to enable cheats first?
No. Unlike The Sims, Paralives does not require an initial enable cheat command. Simply press Ctrl + F1 or Ctrl + Shift + C and start typing.
Will using cheats disable achievements?
There are no external achievements or trophies in Paralives. Using console commands carries no penalty and is intended as a built-in feature for player freedom and debugging.
Can I use these commands on any platform?
These commands are confirmed for the PC version. Console versions may not have the command console accessible.
What is the difference between setmoney and printmoney?
setmoney overwrites your current balance to the exact number you specify. printmoney adds that amount on top of what you already have. Use setmoney to set a specific total, and printmoney to give yourself a bonus.
Can I break my save with these commands?
Most commands are safe. However, commands like spawnallitems can crash the game, and toggleedittown is explicitly marked as unstable by the developers. Always save before experimenting with risky commands.
How do I find a Para's GUID?
Select the Para you want to inspect, then type showcurrentcharacterguid into the console. The unique identifier will appear in the command window.
Are there more hidden commands?
Yes. The developers have stated the internal cheat list contains roughly 300 commands, many of which are development tools not intended for players. The commands listed here are the ones confirmed safe and useful for regular gameplay.
Final Tips
Get the most out of Paralives with these quick recommendations:
- Use setmoney early if you want to focus on building without financial constraints.
- reliefallneeds is your best friend for screenshot sessions or when you want Paras to focus on activities instead of basic needs.
- save before using risky commands like spawnallitems or toggleedittown.
- levelupskill + setskilllevel combined lets you create a master Para instantly.
- zipsavefile is perfect for backing up your progress before major experiments.
