Factorio Cheats: Console Commands for PC
- PC Press ~ or / to open the console. Type /cheat all for quick cheats, or /c followed by a Lua command for anything else.
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Cheat mode
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Enable cheat mode | PC/cheat all | Turns on cheat mode: unlocked recipes, infinite crafting, and no build restrictions |
| Disable cheat mode | PC/cheat off | Turns cheat mode back off |
Items and research
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add item | PC/c game.player.insert{name="item-name", count=100} | Add the named item and amount to your inventory |
| Research everything | PC/c game.player.force.research_all_technologies() | Instantly research every technology for your force |
| Toggle player cheat mode | PC/c game.player.cheat_mode=true | Gives free, instant crafting for your character specifically |
Speed and movement
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Set game speed | PC/c game.speed=2 | Change the game's simulation speed; 1 is normal |
| Teleport player | PC/c game.player.teleport({X, Y}) | Move your character to the given map coordinates |
| Set mining speed | PC/c game.player.force.manual_mining_speed_modifier=1000 | Multiply your force's manual mining speed |
| Set crafting speed | PC/c game.player.force.manual_crafting_speed_modifier=1000 | Multiply your force's manual crafting speed |
World and display
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Always day | PC/c game.player.surface.always_day=true | Stop the day/night cycle so it's always daytime on the surface |
| Show evolution factor | PC/evolution | Print the current enemy evolution factor to the console |
| Show game time | PC/time | Print the current in-game time to the console |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Open map editor | PC/editor | Toggle the built-in map editor for the current save |
| Take screenshot | PC/screenshot | Save a screenshot to the game's script-output folder |
How to enter cheats
PC
- Press ~ or / to open the console.
- For a listed slash command, type it exactly as shown and press Enter.
- For a Lua command, type /c followed by the code and press Enter.
FAQ
How do you open the console in Factorio?
Press the grave/tilde key (~) or the forward slash (/) key.
Do Factorio console commands disable achievements?
Only the scripting commands do. /c, /sc, /cheat, and the map editor disable achievements for that save; plain commands like /time or /admin don't.
Is there a cheat mode in Factorio?
Yes. /cheat all turns on unlocked recipes and infinite crafting, and /cheat off turns it back off.
How do you add items to your inventory in Factorio?
Use a Lua command like /c game.player.insert{name="iron-plate", count=100}, replacing the item name and count.
How do you research everything instantly in Factorio?
Run /c game.player.force.research_all_technologies() to unlock every technology for your force.