Sims Cheats (Not Sims 2): Complete Guide for Sims 3 & 4

Assuming you mean The Sims 3 or The Sims 4 (since you specified "not 2"), here are the essential cheats for both games.

Opening the Cheat Console

• PC: Ctrl + Shift + C
• Mac: Command + Shift + C
• Console (PS4/5, Xbox One/Series): Press all four shoulder buttons simultaneously (L1+R1+L2+R2 / LB+RB+LT+RT)

Type cheats → Press Enter.

First: Enable Testing Cheats (Unlocks Most Others)

• Sims 4: testingcheats true
• Sims 3: testingcheatsenabled true

Sims 4 Key Cheats

• motherlode – +50,000 Simoleons
• kaching / rosebud – +1,000 Simoleons
• freeRealEstate on – All lots free (use in world view)
• fillmotive motive_<need> – Fill specific need (Hunger, Bladder, Energy, Fun, Social, Hygiene)
• sims.give_satisfaction_points 5000 – Reward Store points
• cas.fulleditmode – Full CAS edit (Shift+click Sim → "Modify in CAS")

Sims 3 Key Cheats

• motherlode / kaching – Money
• testingcheatsenabled true → Shift-click objects/Sims for: Trigger Age Transition, Edit in CAS, Make Happy, Add to Family, Delete.
• buydebug on – Access debug items (spawners, tomb objects, hidden decor).

Sims 1 Cheats (For Completeness)

rosebud (repeat with ; for millions), move_objects on.

Warnings

• Cheats disable Achievements/Trophies on console.
• Overuse breaks game balance and long-term fun.
• Backup saves before heavy cheating.

For expansion-specific cheats (Get to Work, Seasons, etc.), check The Sims Wiki or Carl's Sims Guides.