SimCity 4 Cheats: All Codes for PC
- PC Press Ctrl+X to open the cheat box, type a code and press Enter.
Codes last checked on against the sources listed at the bottom of this page. Covers PC, all versions.
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Money and resources
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add money | PCweaknesspays | Add 1,000 Simoleons to your city treasury |
| Unlock all rewards | PCyou don't deserve it | Make every city reward available, whether you've earned it or not |
| Remove power requirement | PCfightthepower | Buildings no longer need to be connected to the power grid |
| Remove water requirement | PChowdryiam | Buildings no longer need a water connection |
City and display
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rename city | PCwhererufrom [name] | Change the current city's name to the text you type after it |
| Rename mayor | PChellomynameis [name] | Change your mayor name to the text you type after it |
| Set time | PCwhattimeizit [hour] | Set the time of day on the 24-hour clock |
| Toggle clock | PCstopwatch | Pause or resume the 24-hour day/night clock |
| Zoom level | PCsizeof [amount] | Set the camera's magnification level |
| Hide zone coloring | PCzoneria | Hide the colored overlay on undeveloped zoned tiles |
| Toggle problem icons | PCtastyzots | Show or hide the pop-up problem icons over buildings |
Fun extras
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Game of Life | PCGOL | Starts a Game of Life easter egg with a green tint over the city; press Esc to exit |
| Llama advisors | PCDollyLlama | Turns your advisors into llamas; enter it again to change them back |
| Animation recorder | PCrecorder | Opens the built-in animation recording tool |
How to enter cheats
PC
- Load a city and press Ctrl+X to open the cheat box (try Ctrl+Alt+Shift+X if that doesn't work).
- Type the code exactly as shown, adding a name or number if the code needs one.
- Press Enter to run it.
FAQ
How do you open the cheat box in SimCity 4?
Press Ctrl+X while playing a city. Some versions need Ctrl+Alt+Shift+X instead.
Is there a money cheat in SimCity 4?
Yes. weaknesspays adds 1,000 Simoleons to your treasury each time you enter it.
Does SimCity 4 have a cheat that removes power or water needs?
Yes. fightthepower removes the power requirement for buildings, and howdryiam removes the water requirement.
What does the GOL cheat do in SimCity 4?
It starts a Game of Life easter egg mode with a green tint over your city. Press Esc to leave it.
Do SimCity 4 cheats disable achievements?
SimCity 4 predates Steam achievements, so the game itself doesn't track or disable any.