Cheats & codes
BioShock Cheat Codes
Grouped by type and platform, each one labelled reported working or tested.
There are 15 cheat codes for BioShock across PC (Microsoft Windows). Each code below lists the exact button combination or console command, what it does, and whether using it disables achievements.
Cheat codes
15Big Bucks
Gives you $500 in cash
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
No warning
Flight Mode
Lets you fly around the level
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
Needs the unpatched game, patched versions use User.ini instead, and the cheat stops when a new area loads or a cutscene plays
Full Health
Instantly refills your health bar to the maximum
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
No warning
God Mode
Makes you invincible so enemies cannot damage you
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, for example F10=god, then press that key during gameplay
Needs the unpatched game, patched versions use User.ini instead, and the cheat stops when a new area loads or a cutscene plays
Kill All Enemies
Kills every enemy on the current level
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
No warning
Max ADAM
Gives you 9999 ADAM
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
No warning
No Clipping
Lets you fly and pass through walls and floors, and also makes you invincible
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
Needs the unpatched game, patched versions use User.ini instead, and the cheat stops when a new area loads or a cutscene plays
Plasmid and Tonic Unlocker
Runs a text file of GEP plasmid and tonic lines, for example GEP Telekinesis, to grant new powers
Create a text file named Plasmid.txt with GEP lines in it, place it in the Release folder, bind a key to exec Plasmid.txt in defuser.ini, press the key in game, then visit a Gene Bank
Pre-patch method, uses the defuser.ini key bind system
Refill EVE
Fully refills your EVE meter
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
No warning
Set Gravity
Changes gravity using the number you type, with 0.0 giving zero gravity
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code plus a number to a key, then press that key during gameplay
No warning
Set Jump Height
Changes how high you can jump using the number you type
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code plus a number to a key, then press that key during gameplay
No warning
Slow Motion
Puts the game into slow motion
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
The cheat stops when a new area loads or a cutscene plays
Suicide
Instantly kills your character and sends you to the nearest Vita-Chamber
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
No warning
Teleport
Teleports you to the point your crosshair is aimed at
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
The cheat stops when a new area loads or a cutscene plays
Walk
Turns off the fly and ghost cheats so you walk normally again
Edit defuser.ini in the game folder and bind the code to a key, then press that key during gameplay
No warning
Tools for BioShock cheats
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