Summary
- Life simulation games like The Sims 4 and Medieval Dynasty offer diverse experiences and the ability to manipulate fate with cheats.
- Medieval Dynasty cheats include invincibility, unlimited stamina, and instant building, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- The Sims 3 cheats enable players to instantly grant money, free real estate, and happy Sims, making gameplay more enjoyable.
Life sims have a knack for pulling players into their virtual worlds, where they can build, shape, and experience life in ways the real world doesn’t always allow. From the endless possibilities in The Sims 4, where one can navigate complex careers and relationships, to the medieval struggles of Medieval Dynasty, where survival is key, these games offer a diverse range of experiences.
But what sets some of the best life sims apart is the power they give players to manipulate their fate. Whether it’s amassing wealth or skipping a few days of hard work, cheats unlock a whole new level of fun. With a simple cheat code, the struggle is optional, and the chaos is just a button press away, making the enjoyment of bending the rules very real.
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7 Medieval Dynasty
Enables Invincibility, Unlimited Stamina, And Instant Building
Medieval Dynasty
- Released
- December 17, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Strategy
Medieval Dynasty offers an immensely enjoyable experience of life in a feudal village, where players start with nothing but a dream and a forest clearing. As a survival-town-builder hybrid, it combines farming, crafting, hunting, and even town management, all wrapped in a realistic medieval setting.
Cheats in Medieval Dynasty are enabled through the Customize Game menu when starting a new game. These settings work across PC, Xbox, and PS5. >any can be toggled instantly, while others only apply at the start of a new season. Here are some good options to experiment with:
- Unlimited HP: Enables invincibility.
- Unlimited Stamina: Removes stamina consumption.
- No Hunger/Thirst: Disables food and water requirements.
- Fast Building & Crafting: Complete construction and item-making instantly.
- XP, Technology & Reputation Multipliers: Boost progression speed.
- Disable Poisoning & Temperature Effects: Avoid environmental penalties.
6 The Sims 3
Instantly Grants Money, Free Real Estate, And Happy Sims
The Sims 3
- Released
- June 2, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Maxis
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
The Sims 3 is often hailed as the pinnacle of the series, offering players a richly detailed open world where every Sim can lead a distinct life, free of loading screens. The game’s complexity, paired with its accessible UI, ensures that players can dive into the chaos of life simulation, whether they're managing a household, building relationships, or advancing careers.
To enable cheats, press CTRL+SHIFT+C during gameplay to open the cheat console. From there, players can use the following codes for a variety of awesome in-game effects:
- motherlode: Add $50,000 to household funds.
- Kaching: Add $1,000 to household funds.
- Free real estate: Purchase any lot for free.
- Set career [x/y]: Set a Sim’s career to level [y].
- Make happy: Make all household members happy.
- Shazaam: Gain 2,500 lifetime happiness points.
5 The Sims 4
Adds Money, Builds For Free, And Unlocks Restricted Areas
The Sims 4
- Released
- September 2, 2014
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Maxis
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
The Sims 4 continues the legacy of its iconic franchise with deeper emotional systems, robust customization, and an ever-growing library of expansion packs. While it trades the open-world approach of The Sims 3 for segmented neighborhoods, it introduces more nuanced gameplay elements. Players can manage everything from careers to relationships with intricate detail, especially with the help of handy cheat codes.
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Cheats are activated by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command console. For advanced cheats, enter "testingCheats true" in the console first to unlock shift-click interactions on Sims, objects, or terrain. Players have plenty of solid cheats to try after enabling, including:
- kaching/rosebud: Grants 1,000 Simoleons.
- Motherlode: Instantly adds 50,000 Simoleons.
- Money [amount]: Sets household funds to an exact figure.
- FreeRealEstate on: Makes all lots free in map view.
- Bb.enablefreebuild: Allows building on restricted lots like career venues.
4 InZOI
Unlocks Money, Resets Glitched Characters, And Freely Places Objects
InZOI
- Released
- March 28, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Krafton
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Genre(s)
- Life Simulation
A fresh contender in the life simulation genre, InZOI is poised to challenge The Sims with its hyper-realistic characters and open-ended world-building. From customizing lifelike avatars to freely manipulating the environment and narratives, InZOI encourages elaborate storytelling and sandbox creativity, all within a sleek interface.
To activate cheats in InZOI, open the Psicat Guide by clicking the cat icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Then, look at the bottom-left corner of the guide interface to find specific cheat options. Here are some helpful cheats available so far:
- Use Money Cheat: Instantly adds 100,000 Meow to the current household’s funds. Can be pressed multiple times.
- Emergency Rescue: Fixes frozen or glitched characters by selecting them and relocating them to a safe spot.
- Free Object Placement: In Build Mode, hold ALT while placing furniture to bypass grid restrictions and position objects freely.
More cheat commands are expected in upcoming updates in May 2025, including expanded gameplay modifiers.
3 Crusader Kings 3
Grants Gold, Perks, And Reveals Or Ends Schemes
Crusader Kings 3
- Released
- September 1, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teens: Drug Reference, Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Paradox Interactive
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Grand Strategy
With its layered storytelling, complex characters, and unpredictable events, Crusader Kings 3 blurs the line between life sim and historical drama. Beyond empire-building and warfare, the game is about forging dynasties, arranging political marriages, raising heirs, dealing with courtly intrigue, and surviving the chaos of medieval life. While it’s often labeled a grand strategy title, it doubles as a surprisingly in-depth life simulator.
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To use cheats in Crusader Kings 3, debug mode must be enabled first. Once in-game, open the console using either the ` (backtick), ~ (tilde), or Shift + Alt + C** keys. Type in cheat commands and press Enter. Some notable cheats to try out include:
- gold [amount]: Grants gold instantly.
- Gain_all_perks [character ID]: Unlocks all lifestyle perks.
- Know_schemes: Reveals all plots against the player.
- End_schemes: Cancels all ongoing schemes.
- Instabuild: Instantly completes construction in owned domains.
- Add_perk [perk ID] [character ID]: Adds a specific perk to any character.
2 Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Skip Time And Manipulate Turnip Prices For Wealth
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Released
- March 20, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Everyone / Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Genre(s)
- Simulation
One of Nintendo’s most beloved life sims, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, lets players build their dream island life at a peaceful, cozy pace. From fishing and bug catching to home decorating and terraforming, it offers a charming blend of creativity, community, and collection.
While the game lacks traditional cheat codes, two major exploits — Time Travel and the Stalk Market Trick — allow players to skip the wait and rack up rewards. These workarounds allow faster progression and a shortcut to island prosperity.
- Time Travel for Redd’s Art: Adjust the Switch's Date & Time settings (disable internet sync) to move forward one day at a time. Redd’s inventory resets daily, allowing rapid art collection for the museum.
- Stalk Market Exploit: Visit a friend’s island with high turnip prices. Then, Time Travel back to Sunday on your own system to rebuy turnips from Daisy Mae. Return to the friend’s island and sell. Repeat for unlimited Bells
1 Stardew Valley
Adds Gold, Full Energy, Heals, And Extra Inventory
Stardew Valley
- Released
- February 26, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
- Developer(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Simulation
Few games have captured the charm of rural life quite like Stardew Valley. Players inherit a rundown farm and slowly transform it into a thriving homestead while forming bonds with quirky townsfolk, exploring caves, and even finding love. Its pixel-art aesthetic and relaxing gameplay loop have helped it become a staple in the life sim genre, beloved by both casual and hardcore players alike.
Cheats in Stardew Valley aren't built-in, so they must be manually enabled by editing the game’s save file. Once enabled, use these debug commands in the chat for an even better gameplay:
- /debug energize: Full energy.
- /debug heal: Fully heal.
- /debug money: Add gold.
- /debug invincible: Enable invincibility.
- /debug backpack: Add inventory slots.
- /debug skullkey: Gain Skull Key.
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