Kenshi Console Commands: Is There a Console? Cheats and Mods

November 11, 2026 · Cheat Codes, Open World

Quick answer: Kenshi console commands do not exist: the base game has no documented built-in console. Players use mods (a cheat mod on Nexus Mods), Cheat Engine, save editing or the in-game editor instead. Back up your saves before trying any of them.

Kenshi console commands are not part of the game. There is no official command list and no documented console that opens with a key. Anything you read that lists commands such as give money for Kenshi should be treated as unverified.

What Kenshi does have are community routes: cheat mods, Cheat Engine, save edits and the editor. This page was checked against a Steam Community discussion, Nexus Mods listings and community guides, so it stays short and lists only documented routes.

Does Kenshi have a console?

No console is documented. In a Steam Community thread, a player answers that there are no console commands in Kenshi, but that Cheat Engine can be used for a few things. The thread dates from 2013 to 2018, so it is old, and no newer source contradicted it.

What players use instead of Kenshi console commands

Method	What it does
Cheat mod from Nexus Mods	Adds cheats such as giving yourself money. A mirror of one cheat mod lists a 50K money option, among others.
Cheat Menu mod (needs RE_Kenshi)	An in-game menu that can also edit money. Its page marks it as a work in progress.
Cheat Engine	Edits values in memory. A 2016 reply says Kenshi crashed Cheat Engine after an update, so it may not work.
Editing the save file	A guide describes finding the player money value in the save and changing it by hand. Back up first.
Built-in editor and custom module	A player describes making a custom start with a character that has high stats. It is a development tool, not a cheat menu.

Kenshi cheat mods

A cheat mod is the closest thing to console commands. Search the Kenshi page on Nexus Mods for “cheat” and read the requirements before installing. Some need extra tools such as RE_Kenshi or KenshiLib, and compatibility depends on your game version.

Check the date of the last update and the comments on the mod page.
Install one mod at a time, so you know which one causes a problem.
Keep a vanilla save, because mods can leave a save that does not load without them.

How to get money in Kenshi without a console

If you only want more cash, the options above are the verified routes: a cheat mod with a money option, or an edit of the money value in a save. One guide suggests about 50,000,000 is more than enough for the whole game and warns against going much higher.

That warning matters. Large values can overflow or cause odd behavior. Pick a number you can actually spend.

Using the Kenshi editor for a custom start

The editor, often called the Forgotten Construction Set or FCS, lets you make a custom module. One Steam player described making a new start type with a character whose stats are all set to 100. They noted this does not make you completely invincible.

It takes more setup than a console would, but it works without editing memory, and it is a normal route for modders.

Other open-world games that do have consoles

If you want typed commands in a similar sandbox, these games have documented ones. See Bannerlord cheats and console commands, Mount and Blade Warband console commands, Kingdom Come Deliverance console commands and Outward console commands. For more titles, see all game cheat codes.

Kenshi cheats not working

Cheat Engine crashes the game: a 2016 reply reports this after an update. Try a mod or a save edit instead.
A mod does not load: check that it matches your game version and that required tools like RE_Kenshi are installed.
Save will not load after a mod: remove the mod and use a backup save.
Typed commands do nothing: Kenshi has no documented console, so there is nothing to type into.

FAQ

Does Kenshi have console commands?

No console is documented. A Steam Community thread says there are no console commands, but Cheat Engine can be used for a few things. Cheat mods and save edits are the common alternatives.

How do I open the console in Kenshi?

No console key is documented for Kenshi, so there is nothing to open. Use a cheat mod, a save edit or the editor instead.

How do I cheat money in Kenshi?

Use a cheat mod with a money option from Nexus Mods, or edit the money value in a save file. Back up your save first, and avoid extreme values, since one guide suggests 50,000,000 is plenty.

Is there a Kenshi cheat menu?

A Cheat Menu mod exists that requires RE_Kenshi and can edit money. Its page marks it as a work in progress, so check version compatibility before installing.

Does Cheat Engine work in Kenshi?

It may. An old thread says it works for a few things, but a 2016 reply reports Kenshi crashed Cheat Engine after an update. Results depend on your game version.

Another game worth a look is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 console commands.

Sources

Steam Community – Kenshi discussion on console commands and cheats
Nexus Mods – Kenshi cheat mods
Steam Community – Kenshi cheat discussions and workshop pages