Stranded Deep Console Commands for PC
- PC Press \ (or ~) to open the developer console, type a command and press Enter.
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Movement
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Fly mode | PCdev.god | Toggles fly mode; sources disagree on whether it also blocks damage, and you can be hurt by the fall when you switch it off |
World and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Item spawn menu | PCdev.console true | Opens the full developer menu for spawning items |
| Set time of day | PCdev.time <0-24> | Sets the hour in 24-hour format (0 is midnight); an hour earlier than now does not move you to the next day |
| Show FPS | PCfps true | Shows a frames-per-second counter on screen |
| List commands | PChelp list | Lists every console command the game accepts |
| Command help | PChelp <command> | Shows the help text for one command |
Utility
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Clear console | PCclear | Clears the console |
| Graphics settings | PCoptions list | Lists the current graphics settings |
| System info | PCsystem | Shows system details such as OS and graphics card |
| View log | PCdev.log.view | Shows the developer log in the console |
| Dump log | PCdev.log.dump | Saves the developer log as Log.txt on your desktop |
| Clear log | PCdev.log.clear | Clears the developer log |
| Fog lighting | PCdev.components.camera.reflections <true|false> | Toggles lighting settings related to fog |
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How to enter cheats in Stranded Deep
PC
- Load your save.
- Press \ (or ~) to open the developer console.
- Type the command and press Enter.
- Press the same key again to close the console.
How to enable developer mode in Stranded Deep
- Load your save and press \ to open the console.
- Type dev.console true and press Enter.
- Press \ again to open the extended developer console.
- Pick an item from the list and click Create Prefab to spawn it.
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- PS4 and Xbox One ScreenRant says the console versions have no cheat codes. The closest option there is typing a custom seed on the Cartographer screen, which changes where items and landmasses spawn. ScreenRant: Stranded Deep: Every Cheat Code (& How to Use Them)
- Builds before late 2020 Steam forum posts from April 2020 use devtools.testing.console true and devtools.god. A November 2020 reply in the same thread says the command was shortened to dev.console true. Steam Community: Stranded Deep discussion on console commands
- AZERTY keyboards The Stranded Deep Wiki says that on an AZERTY layout the console key is the last key on the right, just above Return, rather than backslash. Stranded Deep Wiki: Developer Console
- Saves and stability ScreenRant warns that some commands can cause bugs or crash the game, so keep a copy of your save before you experiment. ScreenRant: Stranded Deep: Every Cheat Code (& How to Use Them)
FAQ
How do you open the console in Stranded Deep?
Press the backslash (\) key, or tilde (~) on some layouts, then type a command and press Enter.
Is there a god mode command in Stranded Deep?
There's dev.god, which the Stranded Deep Wiki describes as a fly mode. Sources disagree on whether it also stops damage.
How do you spawn items in Stranded Deep?
Type dev.console true, press \ again to open the extended menu, pick an item and click Create Prefab.
Can you change the time of day in Stranded Deep?
Yes. dev.time followed by an hour from 0 to 24 sets the time of day.
Do console commands work on PS4/PS5?
No. The developer console is PC only.
Why aren't devtools.testing.console and devtools.god listed?
Those are older forms from 2020 forum posts; a later reply says the command became dev.console true. The guides cited here list no other gameplay commands, so only the current syntax is shown.