Ostranauts cheats
Money, conditions, item spawns, and cheat tables: with the risk warning attached to every method.
Every method on this page can break saves and is considered cheating. Make a backup copy of your save before experimenting. The F3 console is developer tooling, not a supported feature.
The console path.
No external tools; everything happens in the F3 console.
Give money
addcond <Name> StatUSD <amount>: for example addcond Joshu StatUSD 500. Community reports say the displayed balance refreshes after a buy or sell.
Spawn items
spawn <ItemID> drops an item into your inventory or on the ground. Item IDs use the game's naming scheme; see the item index.
Change conditions
getcond <Name> <Condition> reads a value; addcond writes one. Conditions include health, fatigue, traits, and money.
Debug hotkeys
Run unlockdebug once, then use the BackQuote overlay, C to spawn an NPC, K for random ship damage, and Q/E to rotate the camera.
Full syntax and the complete command list: console commands.
External tables, version-sensitive.
Community tables exist for Ostranauts, mainly on fearlessrevolution. Typical options:
- • Condition editing such as
StatFatigueHealRate - • Light emission flags (
IsCrewHeadLamp, hand lamps) - • Money and stat value scanners
These tables must match the exact game version. After a patch, wait for the table author to update: a stale table can crash the game or corrupt a save.
The risky route.
For complex changes, players edit save data directly. This is the most fragile method: one schema mismatch can corrupt a career.
If you go this way: close the game, copy the whole save folder, make one change, test, and keep the backup until the next play session confirms nothing broke.
Common questions
Is using console commands cheating?
Officially the F3 console is developer tooling, and the game treats it as such. Using it can break saves and marks your run as modified in spirit. Backup saves first.
How do I give myself money?
Community-verified: open the console with F3 and run addcond <Name> StatUSD <amount>, e.g. addcond Joshu StatUSD 500. The balance may refresh after a buy/sell action.
Does a Cheat Engine table work with Ostranauts?
Community tables exist (notably on fearlessrevolution) with options for conditions like StatFatigueHealRate and light emission flags. They are version-sensitive: after a game update, wait for the table to be updated.
Can I edit my save file directly?
Save editing is possible through the game data and modding tooling, but it is the riskiest route. Prefer the console for simple changes; keep a copy of the save either way.
Do cheats break achievements?
There is no official statement; treat any save modified by console or trainer as ineligible for a clean playthrough. Use a separate save for experiments.