The Forest Cheats: Codes for PC
- Title screen Type developermodeon (no spaces or Enter) before loading a save to unlock the console.
- In-game console Press F1 to open the console, type a command, and press Enter.
Codes last checked on against the sources listed at the bottom of this page. Covers PC.
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Debug and testing
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock console | PCdevelopermodeon | Unlocks the developer console; press F1 in-game to open it |
| Permanent death mode | PCrawmeatmode | Permanent death: your save file is deleted when you die |
| Turn off cheats | PCmeatmode | Turns off every cheat you've activated |
God mode and health
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| God mode on | PCgodmode on | Become invincible and stop hunger, thirst and sleep needs |
| God mode off | PCgodmode off | Turn god mode back off |
| Unlimited stamina | PCenergyhack on | Gives yourself unlimited stamina and energy |
| Fast run | PCspeedyrun on | Run much faster than normal |
| Walk underwater | PCinvisible on | Walk through water without swimming or camera effects |
Building
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Indestructible buildings | PCironforest | Makes your buildings indestructible |
| Free building | PCbuildhack on | Build instantly with no resource cost |
| Creative building mode | PCbuildermode on | Turn on creative-style building and turn off enemies |
| Finish blueprints | PCbuildallghosts | Finish every placed blueprint at once |
| Reset holes | PCwoodpaste | Resets holes left by the hole cutter or crane |
| Trees regrow | PCregrowmode | 10% of felled trees regrow overnight if the stump is still there |
World and fun
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cannibals in caves only | PCveganmode | Cannibals and mutants only spawn in caves |
| Cannibals at night only | PCvegetarianmode | Cannibals and mutants only spawn at night |
| Kill all enemies | PCkillallenemies | Kill every cannibal and mutant currently spawned |
| Disable enemies | PCenemies off | Stop cannibals and mutants from spawning |
| Light caves | PCcavelight on | Light caves as if it were day |
| All items | PCaddallitems | Add one of every non-story item to your inventory |
| Teleport | PCgoto [location] | Teleport to a named location or coordinates |
How to enter cheats
Title screen codes
- Go to the game's title screen before loading or starting a save.
- Type the code exactly, with no spaces, and no need to press Enter.
- Load or start your game; the effect is active.
Console commands
- Type developermodeon at the title screen first to unlock the console.
- Load or start a game, then press F1 to open the console.
- Type the command and press Enter to run it.
FAQ
Do The Forest cheats disable achievements?
Yes. Turning on developer mode disables Steam achievements for that save.
How do you open the console in The Forest?
Type developermodeon at the title screen, then press F1 in-game to open the console.
How do I turn off a cheat in The Forest?
Enter the same command again with off instead of on, or use meatmode to turn off every active cheat at once.
What does rawmeatmode do in The Forest?
It makes death permanent: your save file is deleted the next time you die, so only use it if you mean it.