Ostranauts console commands
Every verified F3 console command in one searchable list: conditions, item spawns, crew, ship damage, teleports, and debug hotkeys. Syntax included, saves not included.
Console commands can break your saves and are considered cheating. Backup your save files before using any command. The console is developer tooling, not a supported gameplay feature. Use at your own risk.
How arguments work
These three rules fix most "command failed" errors.
- Arguments are separated by spaces. Every individual input is one argument.
- Arguments that contain spaces must be wrapped in
quotation marks. - Character names use underscores instead of spaces:
Joshu_Lastname, notJoshu Lastname.
| Command | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| help | Lists available commands and what they do. | help |
| echo | Repeats the given text; tests the console resolver itself. | echo hello world |
| crewsim | Shows how long the crew simulation has been running. Does not work in the main menu. | crewsim |
| addcond | Adds a condition to a character or object (condowner), e.g. health, money, or status. | addcond Joshu IsHuman 1.0 |
| getcond | Lists a condition’s current value on a character or object. | getcond Joshu IsHuman |
| spawn | Spawns a given loot item into the player’s inventory, or onto the ground next to the player. | spawn ItmAICargo01 |
| unlockdebug | Unlocks special debug hotkeys and enables the debug overlay (BackQuote key). | unlockdebug |
| bugform | Shows a link to the bug submission form. | bugform |
| clear | Clears the console log. An optional number clears only that many recent lines. | clear 5 |
| verify | Verifies the game’s JSON data files. | verify |
| kill | Kills a given character; adds the Death condition to the matching name. | kill Joshu_Lastname |
| addcrew | Adds a randomly selected crew member to the current ship; optional number adds more. | addcrew 3 |
| addnpc | Adds a randomly selected NPC to the current ship; optional number adds more. | addnpc 3 |
| damageship | Applies random damage to all tiles on the current ship; number sets the max amount. | damageship 0.3 |
| breakinship | Runs the standard derelict break-in pass on the current ship. | breakinship 0.3 |
| oxygen | Adds oxygen to every person on the current ship; number sets the amount. | oxygen 1.5 |
| meteor | Hits the ship with a meteor; optional number spawns multiple. | meteor 4 |
| lookup | Looks up ships and plots; follow with the keyword ships or plots. | lookup ships |
| toggle | Toggles game settings such as ambient occlusion options. | toggle aoshow |
| ship | Spawns in and teleports to a specific ship. | ship Volatile Aero |
| rel | Sets social relationships between humans. | rel condition elvis_presley |
| summon | Summons an existing NPC from another ship to the current ship. | summon elvis_presley |
| skywalk | Teleports the player to a named ship ID, e.g. a station. | skywalk OKLG |
| plot | Fast-forwards a named plot, spawning quest givers and passing flags. | plot Messenger |
| meatstate | Spoiler: checks or changes the meat state from 0 (inert) to 5 (hell). | meatstate 2 |
After unlockdebug
Community-verified hotkeys that become available once debug mode is unlocked.
F3Opens the console while in-game.
BackQuote `Toggles the debug overlay.
CSpawns an NPC at the cursor position.
KDamages the ship randomly (debug).
Q / ERotates the camera (debug).
Common console questions
How do I open the console in Ostranauts?
Press F3 while in-game. The console accepts the commands above; press the same key to close it.
Why does my command fail?
The console tells you with color-coded messages. The usual causes: spaces inside an argument (wrap it in quotes), character names using spaces instead of underscores, or a typo in the condition or item ID.
Can I give myself money?
Community-verified: use addcond <Name> StatUSD <amount>, for example addcond Joshu StatUSD 500. Note the balance may only refresh after a buy/sell or UI update.
Will console commands break achievements or my save?
Treat the console as developer tooling: it can break saves and is considered cheating. Always back up your save files first.
Where does this list come from?
The command table is sourced from the official wiki.gg Debug reference and Steam community threads, cross-checked on 2026-08-07. Game updates can change commands. Report stale entries and we will re-verify.