The Talos Principle

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The Talos Principle Cheat Codes

Grouped by type and platform, each one labelled reported working or tested.

There are 11 cheat codes for The Talos Principle across PC (Microsoft Windows). Each code below lists the exact button combination or console command, what it does, and whether using it disables achievements.

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Fast Forward Time

Accelerates in-game time, useful with recorder puzzles

Press NUM_0 (numpad zero) once cheats are enabled

PC Reported working
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Added in the PublicBeta patch; requires cheats enabled

Full Cheat List Menu

Opens the in-game cheat menu listing every cheat and mechanic unlock

Press F3 while in a menu (not the main menu) after enabling cheats

PC Reported working
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Requires cheats enabled

Instant Puzzle Solve

Solves the current sigil arranger puzzle instantly

With cheats enabled, right-click the on-screen reset button

PC Reported working
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Trivializes puzzle completion

Instant Sigil or Star

Instantly collect the sigil or star you are looking at

With cheats enabled, look at a signpost and press both mouse buttons together while hovering over a sigil or star

PC Reported working
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Trivializes puzzle completion

Console commands

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Enable Developer Cheats

Unlocks every cheat below, the F3 cheat menu and cheat hotkeys

Open the console with ~ and type the command exactly

PC Reported working
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Disables achievements while active; type cht_bEnableCheats = 0 to switch off

Fly Mode

Fly around the map

Open the console and type the command exactly

PC Reported working
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Requires cheats enabled; blocks achievements

God Mode

Become invincible

Type the command in the console, or press G once cheats are enabled

PC Reported working
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Requires cheats enabled; blocks achievements

Hide the Cheat HUD

Hides the on-screen cheat indicator

Type the command in the console

PC Reported working
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Cosmetic only

Invisibility

Enemies and turrets cannot detect you

Type the command in the console, or press I once cheats are enabled

PC Reported working
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Requires cheats enabled

No-Clip Ghost Mode

Fly around and pass through walls

Type the command in the console, or press Z once cheats are enabled

PC Reported working
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Requires cheats enabled

Turbo Walk Speed

Massively increased walking speed

Type the command in the console, or press J once cheats are enabled

PC Reported working
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Requires cheats enabled

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How many cheats does The Talos Principle have?
This page lists 11 for The Talos Principle: 4 cheat codes and 7 console commands.
How do you enter cheats in The Talos Principle?
Press NUM_0 (numpad zero) once cheats are enabled. A few codes use a different method, shown beside each one.
Do cheats disable achievements in The Talos Principle?
3 of the 11 codes here carry a warning about achievements or trophies. The note reads: "Disables achievements while active; type cht_bEnableCheats = 0 to switch off."
Which platforms are these The Talos Principle cheats for?
The codes on this page are listed for PC (11 codes). Where the game came out on other systems, the codes may differ there.
Are these The Talos Principle cheats still working?
All 11 are marked "Reported working": each comes from a documented source, and none has been run by us yet. A code we test gets a dated "Tested" badge.