Top 22 Little-Known Sims 4 Cheats that Transform Gameplay
We all know about the classic Sims 4 "motherlode" cheat to instantly get 50,000 simoleons, but did you know there are advanced cheat codes that let you customize your household funds to any amount you want? What about Sims 4 cheat codes that give infinite food, remove the plumbob above your sim’s head, or freeze your character in Create-A-Sim (CAS)? Below is a comprehensive list of the most useful, but lesser-known, Sims 4 cheats that will dramatically enhance your gameplay experience.
How to Enter Sims 4 Cheat Codes
To open the cheat console in The Sims 4, press CTRL + SHIFT + C (or CMD + SHIFT + C on Mac). Before using most Sims 4 cheats and debug codes, enter the master developer cheat:
testingcheats true
You can quickly re-enter any previous cheat code using the ↑ and ↓ arrow keys in the console.
1. money [amount]
Set your Sims 4 household funds to any exact amount. This money cheat works both ways: you can add simoleons or reduce your household account even to zero (money 0). This is ideal for custom gameplay challenges and realistic playthroughs.
2. FreeRealEstate on
Move into any lot for free, including luxury mansions. This house cheat is especially handy when populating your sims world with families or story characters. To turn it off, type FreeRealEstate off.
3. bb.moveobjects
Use the Sims 4 Move Objects cheat to freely place or stack items anywhere, bypassing the grid. Essential both for creative builders and for importing builds from The Sims 4 Gallery that use custom object placement.
4. bb.showhiddenobjects and bb.showliveeditobjects
Unlock debug objects with these build mode cheats for unlimited hidden and live edit items.
5. cas.fulleditmode
Allows you to edit absolutely everything in Create-a-Sim mode, including personality traits, appearance, and parameters that are normally unavailable for editing on already created sims.
6. sims.modify_career_outfit_in_cas
Instantly open CAS to change a sim’s career outfit. There are additional methods for work outfit customization, which you can find in our dedicated Sims 4 guide.
7. bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement
Get all career reward objects in build mode, even if your sims haven’t unlocked them in their careers.
8. bb.enablefreebuild
Gives you the ability to edit community lots and build with infinite money, even if a household is already living on the lot.
9. seasons.set_season [0/1/2/3]
Switch the Sims 4 season instantly: 0 = Summer, 1 = Fall, 2 = Winter, 3 = Spring.
10. headlineeffects off
Hide the plumbob and headline effects above sims' heads for cleaner screenshots. Use headlineeffects on to restore them. For permanent removal methods, see our Sims 4 plumbob guide.
11. casclockspeed 0
Freezes the character in their current pose or animation in CAS mode. Perfect for screenshots. To unfreeze, enter casclockspeed 1.
12. cas.unlockbytag
Unlocks all locked items in Create-a-Sim mode.
13. objects.consumables_infinite_toggle
Make all consumable items (food, potions, drinks, etc.) in your sim’s inventory infinite with this powerful Sims 4 cheat.
14. sims.give_satisfaction_points [number]
Add any amount of satisfaction points for trait and reward purchases. For example, sims.give_satisfaction_points 10000.
15. household.autopay_bills true
Enable automatic bill payment. Turn off with household.autopay_bills false.
16. resetsim [first name last name]
Fix a stuck sim instantly by resetting them. Make sure to spell your sim’s name exactly.
17. fps on
Shows the current frames per second (FPS) on your screen. Hide with fps off.
18. help
See a list of all available Sims 4 cheat codes directly in the console.
19. sims.remove_all_buffs
Wipes all moodlets, instantly fixing bad moods or emotional states.
20. sims.add_buff [buff name]
Add specific traits or even trigger death types to a sim for storytelling. Example Sims 4 death cheats:
- Starvation: sims.add_buff Buff_Motives_Hunger_Starving
- Embarrassment: sims.add_buff Buff_Mortified
- Hysteria: sims.add_buff Buff_Hysterical
- Exhaustion (elders): sims.add_buff buff_Death_ElderExhaustion_Warning
- Anger: sims.add_buff Buff_Enraged
- Electrocution: sims.add_buff Buff_Death_Electrocution_Warning
- Make ghost (visually): sims.add_buff Ghostly
21. Death.toggle false
Make all sims immortal, disable death completely. Use Death.toggle true to restore normal mortality.
22. relationship.introduce_sim_to_all_others
Quickly introduce your active sim to every neighbor in the area.
Bonus: Get Birthday Cake Without Baking
Sims constantly age up, so sometimes you need a birthday cake fast. Here’s a cheat for instant cake in The Sims 4:
1) Open the cheat console (CTRL + SHIFT + C)
2) Type testingcheats true
3) Enter bb.showhiddenobjects
4) Go to Build/Buy mode
5) Search for "cake"
6) Place the required birthday cake object
Important: Avoid aging up sims using CAS, as this can corrupt your save files. See our Sims 4 save file care guide for more information.
