To get cheats running again, you typically need to manually bind commands to specific keys in the game's configuration files rather than using a live console.

C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\BioshockHD\Bioshock\User.ini .

The most common mistake is editing the wrong file. You need to edit (or just User if file extensions are hidden), which is usually found in your user profile, not the Steam installation folder.

Open the file with and use Ctrl+F to find an unused key (like F10 or NumPad9 ). Guide :: BioShock INI Tweaks (Cheats) - Steam Community

If you can't see the AppData folder, go to the "View" tab in File Explorer and check the Hidden items box. 2. Properly Bind the Keys

If your BioShock cheats aren't working on PC, it’s likely because the modern versions of the game (especially the editions and those running through the 2K Launcher ) have disabled the traditional developer console.