My Friendly Neighborhood Cheats
My Friendly Neighborhood contains a full suite of built-in cheats that transform your playthrough into a sandbox experience. From cosmetic gags like Chipmunk Voices and Long Arms to game-breaking utilities like Invincibility and Infinite Ammo, the cheat system is deeply integrated into the collectible structure of the game.
This guide covers every cheat tape location, the exact effect of each unlocked modifier, how to toggle cheats from the options menu, and safe third-party alternatives for players who want even more control.
How Cheats Work in My Friendly Neighborhood
Cheats are not entered as passwords. Instead, they are collected as physical cheat tapes hidden throughout the campaign. Once you pick up a tape or earn it through difficulty completion, the associated cheat is permanently added to your profile. You can then activate or deactivate it at any time from the Options menu.
There are 15 cheats in total:
- 11 cheat tapes are hidden in the environment across multiple stages.
- 4 cheat tapes are awarded automatically for beating the game on Normal, Survival, Veteran, and the secret Unfriendly difficulty.
Cheats can be used freely without disabling achievements or trophies. In fact, many players intentionally activate Invincibility, Infinite Ammo, and Speedy Gordon to speed-run post-game cleanup and collect remaining achievements.
How to Access and Toggle Cheats
- Collect at least one cheat tape during a playthrough or beat the game once to unlock the difficulty rewards.
- From the main menu or pause screen, open Options.
- Select the Cheats tab.
- Toggle any unlocked cheat ON or OFF. Changes take effect immediately without requiring a restart.
If the Cheats tab is not visible, you have not yet collected a tape or completed a run. Finish one stage and check again.
All Cheat Tape Locations — Complete Walkthrough
The following table lists every collectible cheat tape in chronological order, along with the key item or puzzle required to reach it.
| Tape | Location | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Cheat Tape 1 | Prop Room Entrance | Blue Circle Key |
| Cheat Tape 2 | Sewer Brick Puzzle | Interact with two hidden bricks to open a passage |
| Cheat Tape 3 | Bolt Cutters Stairwell | Bolt Cutters |
| Cheat Tape 4 | TV Studio Desk | Defeat Norman |
| Cheat Tape 5 | CEO's Office Safe | Interact with the desk to reveal a hidden safe behind the portrait |
| Cheat Tape 6 | Stage Four Side Room | Red Diamond Key |
| Cheat Tape 7 | Camera and Grip Gear Room | Activate the garage opener and check under the second opening |
| Cheat Tape 8 | Conference Room or Stage Five Perimeter | Green Triangle Key or revisit via the left electrical door in the sewers |
| Cheat Tape 9 | Greenhouse Worktable | Activate greenhouse switches and pass through the green double gate |
| Cheat Tape 10 | Rooftop Broadcast Switch | Shut down the broadcast and turn left after exiting the lift |
| Cheat Tape 11 | Final Office Camera | Defeat the final boss and ride the elevator to the secluded office |
Difficulty Completion Cheats
After you beat the game for the first time, four additional cheat tapes are added to your collection based on the highest difficulty you have cleared. These are not found in the environment — they are awarded automatically.
| Difficulty | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Normal | Complete the campaign on Normal difficulty |
| Survival | Complete the campaign on Survival difficulty |
| Veteran | Complete the campaign on Veteran difficulty |
| Unfriendly | Complete the campaign on the secret Unfriendly difficulty |
Confirmed Cheat Effects
Below are the verified cheat modifiers and what they change in gameplay. Some are cosmetic, while others fundamentally alter combat and movement.
| Cheat Name | Effect | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chipmunk Voices | Raises the pitch of all character dialogue | Cosmetic |
| Bullet Model Change | Replaces standard projectile visuals with alternate models | Cosmetic |
| Long Arms | Stretches the arm length of Gordon's character model | Cosmetic |
| Jointless Ragdolls | Removes joint constraints from enemy puppet physics | Cosmetic / Physics |
| Speedy Gordon | Increases Gordon's base movement speed significantly | Gameplay |
| Fast Weapons | Greatly increases weapon fire rate | Gameplay |
| Speedy Enemies | Increases the movement and attack speed of all puppets | Gameplay |
| Triple Enemies | Triples the number of active puppets spawned in each room | Gameplay |
| Infinite Ammo | Removes ammo consumption for all weapons | Utility |
| Invincibility | Prevents Gordon from taking any damage | Utility |
The remaining five cheats are tied to the difficulty completion rewards and hidden late-game tapes. Their exact names and effects are unlocked as you progress. Collect every tape to reveal the full roster.
Best Cheat Combinations for Achievement Hunting
Because cheats do not block achievement progress, you can stack multiple modifiers to breeze through post-game challenges. The most popular combinations are:
- Speedrun Setup: Speedy Gordon + Fast Weapons + Infinite Ammo — Covers ground quickly and melts enemies without stopping to reload.
- Invincible Cleanup: Invincibility + Infinite Ammo + Speedy Gordon — Completely removes combat and survival pressure while you hunt for remaining collectibles.
- Chaos Mode: Triple Enemies + Speedy Enemies + Fast Weapons — Turns the game into a frantic arcade shooter for players who want extra challenge after mastering the base game.
WeMod Trainer — External Cheat Options
If you want functionality beyond the built-in cheat tapes, the WeMod trainer offers twelve additional options for the Steam version. These are toggled through the WeMod overlay and do not require collecting any in-game items.
| Trainer Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| Immortal | Prevents all damage to Gordon |
| Invisibility | Enemies cannot detect or target Gordon |
| Unlimited Tape | Infinite repair tape for crafting stations |
| Unlimited Ammo | Infinite ammunition for all weapons |
| Unlimited Grenades | Infinite grenade supply |
| Enemies Can't Grab Player | Disables enemy grab attacks entirely |
| Slow Enemies | Reduces puppet movement and attack speed |
| Free Stations | Removes resource cost from all crafting stations |
| Free Snack Machine | Removes resource cost from snack dispensers |
| Free Grenade Dispenser | Removes resource cost from grenade dispensers |
| Game Speed | Adjusts the global game speed multiplier |
| Set Movement Speed Multiplier | Sets a custom movement speed value for Gordon |
WeMod auto-detects your game version and applies the correct cheat table. Note that some users have reported crashes when entering new areas while certain cheats like Immortal, Unlimited Tape, or Invisibility are active. If you experience instability, disable those options before loading a new stage.
Safety Tips & Best Practices
- Back up your save files before using external trainers. My Friendly Neighborhood stores saves locally. Copy your save folder to a backup location before experimenting with WeMod or other tools.
- Do not stack too many gameplay-altering cheats on a first playthrough. While it is safe to do so, combining Triple Enemies, Speedy Enemies, and Fast Weapons can overwhelm new players and make resource management impossible.
- Use cosmetic cheats for streaming or recording. Chipmunk Voices and Long Arms are excellent for creating entertaining content without breaking game balance.
- Disable WeMod before entering a new area if you crash. The trainer is version-sensitive, and loading screens can conflict with memory hooks. Toggle cheats off during transitions.
- Complete one run on Normal before chasing Unfriendly. The Unfriendly difficulty is hidden and extremely punishing. Unlock the associated cheat tape first so you have modifiers available for future attempts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do cheats disable achievements or trophies?
No. My Friendly Neighborhood is a strictly single-player experience, and the built-in cheat system does not flag your save or block achievement unlocks. You can use Invincibility and Infinite Ammo to earn every trophy.
Can I use cheats on my first playthrough?
Only if you have already collected tapes from a previous save or imported a completed profile. On a fresh save, you must find at least one tape or beat the game once before the Cheats tab appears in the Options menu.
Where is the best place to farm cheat tapes?
There is no farming — each of the 11 collectible tapes is in a fixed location. Follow the location table above in order, and you will collect all of them naturally during a single playthrough. The remaining four are automatic difficulty rewards.
What is the secret Unfriendly difficulty?
Unfriendly is the hardest difficulty setting in the game. It is not visible from the start and must be unlocked by completing the campaign on a lower setting first. Beating Unfriendly grants the final difficulty-based cheat tape.
Can I use built-in cheats and WeMod at the same time?
Technically yes, but it is not recommended. Conflicting modifiers — such as the built-in Speedy Gordon and WeMod's Set Movement Speed Multiplier — can cause physics desync or crashes. Use one system at a time.
Do cheat tapes carry over to New Game Plus?
Yes. Once a cheat tape is collected or a difficulty reward is earned, it is permanently bound to your profile and available across all future playthroughs and save files.
Final Thoughts
My Friendly Neighborhood treats its cheat system as a genuine reward loop rather than an afterthought. By hiding tapes behind puzzles, boss encounters, and difficulty milestones, the game encourages thorough exploration while giving powerful tools back to the player.
Whether you want to turn Gordon into an unstoppable force with Invincibility and Infinite Ammo, create a chaotic puppet massacre with Triple Enemies and Fast Weapons, or simply laugh at Chipmunk Voices and Long Arms, the cheat roster has something for every playstyle. Collect every tape, experiment with combinations, and use the WeMod trainer for fine-tuned control. Just remember to back up your saves and disable conflicting mods before loading new areas.
