In October 2001, Grand Theft Auto III transformed the video game landscape forever. It took gaming out of the top-down perspective and dropped players straight onto the gritty, rain-slicked streets of Liberty City in full 3D.

For many of us, GTA 3 was also our very first introduction to the pure exhilaration of PC cheat codes. There were no console commands to open, no mods to install, and no microtransactions. You simply memorized the phrases, typed them frantically on your keyboard mid-chase, and watched the laws of physics and law enforcement shatter.

Whether you're looking to arm Claude with heavy artillery, spawn an unstoppable Rhino tank, or turn Liberty City into a total pedestrian riot, here is the definitive collection of GTA 3 PC cheat codes that still work flawlessly today.

The Essentials

Surviving 6-star police chases across Portland, Staunton, and Shoreside Vale requires quick reflexes and the right codes.

• GESUNDHEIT: Restores Claude to full 100% health.
• TORTOISE (or TURTOISE): Grants full 100% body armor.
• IFIWEREARICHMAN: Gives you $250,000 instantly to fund your crime spree.
• NOPOLICEPLEASE: Clears your entire wanted level immediately.
• MOREPOLICEPLEASE: Increases your wanted level by two stars for when you want a real challenge.

Weapons & Combat

Liberty City is ruthless. Equip Claude with everything he needs to survive gang shootouts and military roadblocks.

• GUNSGUNSGUNS: Grants all weapons in the game with maximum ammunition (pistol, Uzi, shotgun, AK-47, M16, sniper rifle, rocket launcher, flamethrower, and grenades).
• NASTYLIMBSCHEAT: Enables enhanced gore mode with detachable limbs. While enabled by default in standard PC editions, this code restores full dismemberment on censored regional releases.

Spawning & Vehicle Physics

Why steal regular sedans when you can drive military tanks, turn your car invisible, or fly over the Callahan Bridge?

• GIVEUSATANK: Spawns a military Rhino Tank directly in front of you. Unstoppable, indestructible, and devastating.
• BANGBANGBANG: Blows up every vehicle in your immediate vicinity. The ultimate emergency escape button.
• CHITTYCHITTYBB: Grants flying vehicle physics. Build up speed in any car and take to the skies like the Dodo.
• ANICESETOFWHEELS: Turns your vehicle invisible, leaving only the tires and headlights visible.
• CORNERSLIKEMAD: Significantly improves vehicle handling, grip, and turning sensitivity.

Pedestrian Chaos & Riots

If you want to turn the sidewalks of Liberty City into an anarchic warzone, these codes unleash absolute mayhem. (Note: Riot cheats cannot be toggled off without reloading a save file).

• ITSALLGOINGMAAAD: Pedestrians go crazy and start brawling with each other.
• WEAPONSFORALL: Equips every pedestrian in the city with random firearms and explosive weapons.
• NOBODYLIKESME: Turns every civilian and gangster on the street permanently hostile toward Claude.

Time & Gameplay Modifiers

Manipulate the flow of time and alter your character's appearance.

• MADWEATHER: Speeds up the in-game clock and cycle.
• TIMEFLIESWHENYOU: Increases general gameplay and movement speed.
• BOOOOORING: Slows down gameplay for cinematic, bullet-time action.
• ILIKEDRESSINGUP: Randomly changes Claude's skin/outfit to a different character model.

Weather Control

Set the gritty atmosphere of Liberty City to match your mood.

• SKINCANCERFORME: Clear skies and sunny weather.
• ILIKESCOTLAND: Overcast and cloudy skies.
• ILOVESCOTLAND: Heavy rain and stormy weather.
• PEASOUP: Thick Liberty City fog.

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