- Anomalous Coffee Machine 2 cheat sheet: every shortcut on one page for the 2025 sequel.
- Save scumming is the safest trick — back up saves, test words, restore freely.
- Ending-gated words only respond after you clear at least one major ending.
- Word stacking matters: order and repetition change which transformation you get.
- Back up first: malformed save edits can wipe your discovered-word progress.
Anomalous Coffee Machine 2 Cheat Sheet Overview
Anomalous Coffee Machine 2 (Steam, December 2025) keeps the core SCP-294-style loop of the original: type a word into the eerie vending machine, receive a liquid, and watch the subject react. Because the game is short but dense with branching outcomes, a cheat sheet saves you from grinding dozens of full replays just to catalogue words and endings.
Everything below covers single-player shortcuts that stay fully inside your own copy of the game. Note that the developer, HoruBrain, ships ACM2 alongside an adult-content DLC — this guide strictly covers the base game's mechanics and skips that content entirely.
There is no built-in console command list in the public release. Shortcuts rely on save manipulation, save scumming, and word-discovery strategy — not console commands.
| Cheat Method | Difficulty | Risk Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save scumming | Easy | None | Testing words quickly |
| Save-file editing | Medium | Medium | Marking words as discovered |
| Flag manipulation (Cheat Engine) | Hard | Medium | Marking endings as seen |
| Debug launch flags | Unknown | Low | Only works on debug builds |
| Strategy shortcuts | Easy | None | Efficient discovery order |
Quick-Reference Word & Effect Table
Before cheating your way through, know what you're hunting for. These verified baseline inputs carry over from the first game's system and behave predictably in ACM2 sessions.
| Input Word | Output Liquid | Effect Type | Cheat-Sheet Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| coffee | Regular Coffee | Baseline / Safe | ★★★★☆ |
| water | Water | Neutral / Cleansing | ★★★★★ |
| milk | Milk | Color Change | ★★★☆☆ |
| blood | Blood | Body Transformation | ★★★★☆ |
| gold | Liquid Gold | Special Outcome | ★★★★★ |
| rainbow | Rainbow Liquid | Color Change | ★★★★★ |
Before testing risky words, verify "water" works as a stabilizer in your current session state. If it fails to reset the subject, back up your save before continuing.
Step-by-Step: Save Scumming Workflow
Save scumming is the simplest cheat in the game — no tools, no edits, and fully within single-player etiquette. Follow this loop to catalogue words at maximum speed.
Locate the Save Folder
Find the game's save data under the Godot user directory (app_userdata/AnomalousCoffeeMachine or the ACM2 equivalent). Note the exact file name and last-modified timestamp.
Back Up Before Every Word
Copy the save file to a separate folder before feeding any untested word to the machine. Name backups after the word you plan to test.
Test and Record
Feed the word, watch the full reaction scene, and log the effect — a simple spreadsheet works fine.
Restore and Repeat
If the outcome is redundant or pushes you toward an ending you already have, quit and restore the backup. Otherwise, keep the new state.
Batch by Ending Route
Group word tests by which ending route they build toward, so a single session chain fills one route at a time.
Save scumming can never corrupt your file the way manual edits can, and it preserves the natural discovery flow — which matters, because some hidden triggers depend on legitimate play history.
Save-File Editing and Flag Tricks
For players comfortable with deeper modification, direct save editing and flag manipulation can mark words or endings as discovered.
Save-File Word Unlock
- Edit the discovered-words list in the save file to mark entries as found
- Always keep a backup copy before editing
- A malformed entry can reset your progress
Ending Flag Manipulation
- Attach a memory editor to the game process
- Search for flag values tied to endings or session counters
- Set values, then reload the scene to apply
| Trick | How It Works | Caveat |
|---|---|---|
| Word list edit | Manually add entries to the discovered-words array | One typo can break the save |
| Ending flags | Flip seen-ending values in memory | Values shift between patches |
| Debug launch flag | Add --debug to launch options | Public build may not expose overlay |
| Session counter reset | Reset counters to re-trigger events | May block ending-gated words |
HoruBrain actively patches the game, and save formats change between updates. Re-verify your method after every patch — check the official itch.io devlog or the Steam news feed for changes.
Secret Triggers Cheat Table
Some of the best content in the series is hidden behind specific input patterns rather than single words. These community-documented triggers reward persistence.
| Trigger | How to Activate | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Developer name word | Type the developer's handle | Machine acknowledges its creator, unique screen effect |
| Coffee word chain | espresso, latte, mocha in one session, no transformation between | Bonus caffeine-tolerance joke dialogue |
| Repeated identical word | Same word three times in a row | UI glitch, machine comments on persistence, "stabilized" result |
| Contradictory word pairs | Growth-type word immediately followed by shrink-type | Rare unstable hybrid form |
| Ending-gated words | Only respond after one major ending reached | Late-game forms tied to final themes |
If a word gets a dismissive rejection line, don't delete it from your list — write it down. Most rejected words unlock after your first major ending, so keep them queued for the post-clear session.
100% Discovery Checklist
Run through this checklist to confirm your cheat-assisted run is actually complete.
100% Run Milestones:
- Unlock every major ending route
- Catalogue all baseline input words and their effects
- Trigger the repeated-word and contradictory-pair anomalies
- Test ending-gated words after first major ending
- Complete the coffee word chain bonus dialogue
- Back up final save before every experimental word
Q: Is there an official console command list for Anomalous Coffee Machine 2?
No. The public release does not ship an exposed console or cheat menu. All practical shortcuts rely on save scumming, save-file editing, or memory flag manipulation, all intended for single-player use only.
Q: Can save editing get me banned?
Anomalous Coffee Machine 2 is a single-player game, so there is no ban risk. The real danger is corruption — a malformed save can reset your discovered-word progress, which is why every method in this cheat sheet starts with a backup.
Q: Why did the machine reject my word?
Some words are ending-gated: the machine dismisses them until you have reached at least one major ending. Other rejections happen when the session state isn't right — try stabilizing with water first, then retest after clearing an ending.
Q: Does this cheat sheet cover the ACM2 adult DLC?
No. This wiki strictly covers base-game mechanics — word discovery, transformations, endings, and technical shortcuts. The NSFW DLC is only mentioned to acknowledge it exists.