Struggling to keep your beaver colony alive in Timberborn?


Timberborn

Timberborn

Release Date: September 15, 2021

Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie


Between droughts, floods, and resource management, things can spiral fast. That’s where Timberborn console commands and cheats come in—they give you full control over your settlement.

TL;DR – Timberborn Cheats
  • Open console: Alt + Shift + Z
  • Debug mode: Alt + Shift + X
  • Best cheat: Add 1000 science
  • Extras: Instant build, spawn tools, time control

How to Open the Timberborn Developer Console

Timberborn uses a different system than most PC games—no tilde key here.

  • Alt + Shift + Z → Opens developer console
  • Alt + Shift + X → Opens debug panel
Worth Knowing: The console shows available commands on the left—just click them to activate.

Best Timberborn Console Commands

Here are the most useful commands to control your colony and speed up gameplay:

CommandEffect
Add 1000 scienceAdds research points instantly
Jump to next seasonSkips current season
Jump to next daytimeAdvances time of day
Speed x30 / x99Accelerates gameplay
Water simulation: ResetResets water behavior
Soil moisture: ResetRestores soil conditions

Population & Chaos Commands

These commands are powerful—and dangerous:

  • Kill 30% of population
  • Kill all characters instantly
  • Kill selected beaver
  • Kill all except selected
Warning: These are mainly for testing or chaos runs—not normal gameplay.

Camera & Visual Commands

If you want better control or cinematic shots:

  • Camera FOV +/-
  • Free camera mode
  • Move camera up/down
  • Toggle models (terrain, water, buildings)

Perfect for screenshots or content creation.


Advanced Debug Features

Debug mode unlocks additional tools beyond console commands:

Spawn Tools

Create beavers, water, and structures instantly.

Instant Build

Finish any construction immediately.

Delete Tools

Remove any object freely.


When Should You Use Cheats?

Using cheats can be helpful in specific situations:

  • Learning mechanics
  • Testing builds
  • Escaping difficult scenarios
  • Creating content
Pro Tip: Avoid cheats on your main save if you want the full survival experience.

Final Thoughts

Timberborn console commands give you complete control—from speeding up time to reshaping the world.

Use them wisely… or go full chaos mode and wipe out your entire colony.

Your beavers, your rules.